MAN schematics/diagram

[T815]

You could relocate air cleaners, remember 815 is hyd' tilt cab, 813 bolted fixed. Here is a cab - chassis ex mil 8x8 VVN (2dr ext cab)

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[T815]

I've read of potential factory developments for 8x8x8 capabilities but never seen anything more than rumours. Perhaps people with European contacts know more. I have no idea about cost, but I did come across this Dutch company a while ago:

http://www.v-s-e.nl/products/steerin...rucks.html?L=1

Its ability to stand up to any significant off-roading would be questionable but the concept of aftermarket low speed contra-steering rear axles is interesting and helps reduce the turning radius significantly. There are some South African research papers on the Internet that were very interesting in this area, I'll see if I can track them down.

Humph.

Been around many years on 8x8 cranes system is German and cost around $200k, with bare cab chassis 8x8x8 $500K

[T815]

Just wanted to point out a couple points MAN v TATRA

MAN Kat1 etc 4x4 - 8x8 I.m a big fan of them, however they are conventional design beam axle trailing arms coil spring on ladder frame, need 3 - point mounting system of bodies like Unimog etc
Tatra is unique with its swing axle independent suspension, backbone drive-line, triangulated to ladder / boxed frame chassis means, body structures are isolated from torsional stresses and chassis flex common in nearly all trucks besides Tatra & Pinzgauer

Final note MAN spares prices make Tatra look like VW beetle range in comparison

[GlobalMonkey]

[QUOTE=Joaquin Suave;1149358]T815, how difficult is it to get replacement / repair parts for the Tatras in the US?


Joaquin and anyone else interested,

I can provide anyone with any replacement/repair parts for any Tatra. Parts are shipped directly to customer.

I can also have any Tatra build to order exactly to customers specs and shipped to North America.

I work directly with the factory and with their main "upfitter".

Cheers, Tomas

[T815]

[QUOTE=GlobalMonkey;1149854]

T815, how difficult is it to get replacement / repair parts for the Tatras in the US?

Ok I'll PM you with a small parts list and see how your price compares with my Czech supliers


Joaquin and anyone else interested,

I can provide anyone with any replacement/repair parts for any Tatra. Parts are shipped directly to customer.

I can also have any Tatra build to order exactly to customers specs and shipped to North America.

I work directly with the factory and with their main "upfitter".

Cheers, Tomas

[Barike]

Just wanted to point out a couple points MAN v TATRA

MAN Kat1 etc 4x4 - 8x8 I.m a big fan of them, however they are conventional design beam axle trailing arms coil spring on ladder frame, need 3 - point mounting system of bodies like Unimog etc
Tatra is unique with its swing axle independent suspension, backbone drive-line, triangulated to ladder / boxed frame chassis means, body structures are isolated from torsional stresses and chassis flex common in nearly all trucks besides Tatra & Pinzgauer

It was my understanding that the KAT1 spec level was a rigid non-bending frame... But I'm a newb with this stuff

[HumphreyBear]

Been around many years on 8x8 cranes system is German and cost around $200k, with bare cab chassis 8x8x8 $500K

Are saying there are factory options for Tatra to give 8x8x8 capability that has been around for years? The Dutch company I posted has been around for some time, I wasn't implying it was new, just that the rumours of Tatra (and MAN) doing factory rear axle steering on current models have not yet surfaced into a product as far as I can tell. Or are you agreeing that the technology has been around for years but only as an aftermarket option?

Could you explain the pricing you listed - whose pricing on what models?

[T815]

It was my understanding that the KAT1 spec level was a rigid non-bending frame... But I'm a newb with this stuff

Well its much stiffer than most but still by design will flex, I was at the UK DVD mil expo and took ride on the offroad course 1st T817 8x8 then the MAN 8x8, absolutely No comparison the Tatra was so much smoother & more capable the the MAN.
Tatra is the only platform I am aware that is fully trianglated hence naturally rigid hence very important issue for military missile systems etc

[T815]

Tatra no, they have rear steer on 10x10 & 12x12 but not a full system as on Liebher or Faun 8x8x8.
The suspension is intergrated with the steering as a complete hydraulic system, this system to replace is $200k, MZKT in Belarus offer a 8x8x8 crane type cab & chassis truck, i got a price quote around 5 yrs ago of $490k