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Type: Box tracks
- Period: From '70
- Country: United States
- SKILL: 5
- Model Dim. 34.2 cm
- Box Dim. 440 x 270 x 105 mm
RUBBER TYRES: CHROMED PARTS
The renowned US-based company "Freightliner Trucks," which operates in the industrial vehicle sector and is owned by the automotive giant Daimler, is mainly known for being one of the key manufacturers of trucks used for "on-road" transportation roles. However, it is also important to recognize the versatility and success over time of those freightliners that were dedicated to "heavy duty" jobs. In fact, market demand for "quarry and construction" vehicles saw strong growth in the late 1970s and early 1980s, subsequently impacting the production volumes of the main truck and heavy vehicle manufacturers. Freightliner designers have worked on the most suitable technical solutions to meet the needs of the construction market, namely, reinforced chassis and rear axles for greater payload, tough and sturdy tipping rear decks, and optimized engines and transmissions for demanding loads and steep slopes.