Volvo NL10 - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

M35A2 · 04-11-2006, 13:21

Here is a picture of a Volvo NL10 tractor unit. This is one of the trucks I used to drive when I was with the United Nations. It was a good truck, but you can't see for yards in front with the big bonnet in the way.

The truck next to it is a Bedford MJ 4 tonner. This is the standard 4 ton truck used by the British Army. They have been used for years and were being sold off in large numbers. Then Gulf 1+2 happened. The Army bought a lot of the trucks back from the dealers and put them into a service extension programme along with the trucks they never sold off. They are still the backbone of the 4 ton fleet. They are a very good truck, quite good on fuel and easy to work on.

Desert Rat · 04-11-2006, 13:31

M35,

If you think the hood on that GM Volvo is hard to manage then try an International 8900 long nose! Better yet an Autocar! I had the distinction of driving a 1963 Autocar in the yard once (note: ONCE!). I never tried it again.

M35A2 · 04-11-2006, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

M35,

If you think the hood on that GM Volvo is hard to manage then try an International 8900 long nose! Better yet an Autocar! I had the distinction of driving a 1963 Autocar in the yard once (note: ONCE!). I never tried it again.

LOL......... Yeah, it probably sounds weird to you guys. But all the trucks I drive are flat nosed. The roads are small compaired to yours in the States.

That was the first tractor unit I drove with a big bonnet. But I eventually got used to it. It prepared me for my REO. (When I get it)

Desert Rat · 04-11-2006, 15:57

We call them cab-overs or cabin-overs, always the first at the scene of a wreck. I drove one for a while but grabbed the first conventional that came my way.

rmgill · 04-11-2006, 17:37

DR, if you think the US cab overs are hairy, you should see some of the older British trucks with their very roomy and open font cabs.

rizzo · 04-11-2006, 17:52

My M810 has a long nose too. Reminds me of my 1988 Freightliner that had a long hood. they are about the same size hood.