Family Quarrel: Volvo FM 410 versus FH 500
lastauto omnibus magazine arranged a comparison test between the Volvo FM 410 and the Volvo FH 500 in 2011. The technical differences between the Swedish siblings are rather marginal. They[…]
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Mercedes Actros 2646 LK Test
Which transmission is best for the Actros in off-road terrain? A twelve-speed transmission by Powershift or the standard 16-speed automatic transmission? We have tested both versions. The Powershift family offers[…]
Scania G 420 Test
The Scania G 420 comes pretty close to being a jack of all trades. With its SCR engine, the truck is tops in payload, comfort, and fuel consumption. It takes[…]
DAF XF 105.510 Test
DAF’s former flagship is facing the test. The DAF XF 105 was produced from 2005 to 2013, and the years have left their tracks on this long-serving concept. The roots[…]
DAF XF with Euro-6 Engines
The DAF XF with Euro-6 engine was introduced a little over a year ago. lastauto omnibus magazine got hold of a vehicle from the demonstration fleet at the time and[…]
Mercedes Antos: Little Actros Brother Hits It Big
In the summer of 2012, lastauto omnibus drove the brand-new Mercedes Antos. It was so new that the headlights were still covered with the stickers generally used to disguise prototypes.[…]
Scania R 730 V8 Topline in Practical Test
A displacement of 1000 cubic inches (16,4 liters), eight cylinders, 730 HP—no other production truck in 2011 had more power than the Scania R 730 V8 Topline. These enticed FERNFAHRER[…]
MAN TGX 18.400 Test
In spring 2011, lastauto omnibus magazine tested a MAN TGX 18.400. It had a D2066 six-cylinder engine and a fairly large XLX driver’s cab. A truck for large fleets? Well,[…]
Volvo FH16 Test – Retro Design with Much Power
The FH 16-750 lined up behind FH16-700 for the test. It was launched in 2012 using the design of the Volvo F16, which had been introduced 25 years ago. Under[…]
Mercedes Axor 1843 Test
At the time of its launch, many observers saw Daimler’s Mercedes Axor as a compromise. The chassis was provided by the Actros, and the driver’s cab, by the Atego. And[…]