Creative Towing

RobertRyan wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

time2roll wrote:
We are a bit sheltered here in the US.

I don't think so. We just have trucks that fit how we use our trucks and regulations just like they have unique trucks to fit their own. Most of what works over there will not work over here and vice versa. There is a lot to choose from here between all of the models from Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, Freoghtliner, Volvo, International, Western Star, Hino(Toyota), UD, Izuzu, Ford, and a few others in the class 6, 7 and 8 truck market.

No the Trucks from Hino UD, Isuzu and Mitsubishi are a VERY RESTRICTED RANGE in the US, we get Kenworth( different to US), Mack, ( Differes again larger engine choice) Volvo ( more European , current US model has disappeared from Australia), International ( being reintroduced), Western Star .but we get ones that you do not get at all the European, IVECO, Scania,Mercedes Benz , MAN ,Volvo( European spec)and DAF

The new Hino XL(specifically for NA markets) truck does not have restricted range here. My company is starting to sell a lot of them. We are also selling more Isuzu and UD trucks now that they offer a crew cab. Although the Ford F650 and F750 offer considerable more power and capability than these cab overs.

All the other makes sell a lot of models not sold in other markets because the needs and regulations of each markets differ. It is not that they are bad trucks because they are very good at what they are designed for, it is just the needs and regulations for US/Canada are different than Euro/Australia.

It is like wildlife. Certain animals are specific to Australia because they adapted to the needs of the environment just like Australian vehicles have. That is why the Euro versions of all the Scania and other trucks do not work here and likewise our trucks will not work over there, however, they are prefect for their own markets.