Roadrunner Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 From time to time, I see on some photos of big rigs, what appears to be a huge vertical rack of some sort, that covers the entire front end of the truck. What in the world is it for?
The70judgeman Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 It's a "Cattle Catcher" to help save the front-end...just in case. The picture you posted is probably an Australian Road Train.
kilrathy10 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Yep....But I think they call it a "Roo Bar" down there, though....
Pim Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Down here we call them bull bars they are to protect the front end from our wildlife
Roadrunner Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 Makes sense. Thanks, fellas. I've seen some fairly elaborate ones, and had been wondering what the heck they were.
Mackvision Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 JT is correct,in these originated in Austrailia and are indeed called "roo bars" designed for the protection of the radiator/front end components in the event of contact with wildlife especially kangaroos (hence the name) they have only caught on here in the states in the past few years,but are becoming a much more common sight on U.S. trucks...........................................Mark
Madd Trucker Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 in the US Bull Bar Canada Moose Bar Australia Roo bar
Fabrux Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Around these parts I usually see these on trucks hauling wood chips. Same trucks usually have extra lights, too, due to driving on unlit logging roads.
Mike77 Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 That rig has a dual identity...Peterbilt script and flaps on the front of a Kenworth!
Roadrunner Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 That rig has a dual identity...Peterbilt script and flaps on the front of a Kenworth! I hadn't noticed that. Looks like some sort of circus rig to me.
Lucas van H Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 License plates indicate it's a Dutch truck, probably on show at the Truckstar Festival. Never saw it on the road though, not really practical here, since truck and trailer combined can't be longer than 25,25 meters without special license and permits, so I guess it's only used for show. Lucas.
Fabrux Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 In addition to the Dutch license plate. there's also a California plate, plus another one that I can't quite make out. But there's a flag in the background that says "OPEN" on it, so I'm thinking it is in an English speaking country?
Lucas van H Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Open isn't typically English. Here in Holland, it's also open. Gonna do a quick check and I'll let you guys know
Lucas van H Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Okay, it's registered in here in Holland, has been imported and will have it's next checkup on the third of may this year. Not really important, but wanted to let you guys know these rigs are also over here.
highway Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 That rig has a dual identity...Peterbilt script and flaps on the front of a Kenworth! All in the PACCAR Family... Not as bad as my Peterbilt blanket in the bunk of my Freightliner!
Petetrucker07 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 ^hey, that's as bad as my buddy who put Mack mud flaps on his little Isuzu.
Mackvision Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Lol! my buddy was running Pete flaps on his CH-600 Mack,bothered me so bad I bought him a new set of Bulldog flaps!..........................Mark
Petetrucker07 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Just so you know Mark. That buddy with the Isuzu is the one from Virginia.
Casey Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Semi-related...why do many cement mixers have these very basic inverted U-shaped grille guards(?) on the front bumper?: MPC/Ertl/AMT Mack has one, too:
kevjoh Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Known as a "Bull Bars" in Australia, Not as common as they use too be unless you're running in the out back. Now can get the same protection with a reenforced bumper bar . The one in the photo is a total "Overkill" looks kinda' dumb to me !!!! Edited February 2, 2015 by kevjoh
Superpeterbilt Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Semi-related...why do many cement mixers have these very basic inverted U-shaped grille guards(?) on the front bumper?: MPC/Ertl/AMT Mack has one, too: Thats just a Mack thing. Its a tilt hood grill guard. It will stop anything from going through that one spot.
Mackvision Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Casey,Mack has installed radiator/grille guards as an option on trucks since the 1900's meant to protect the radiator/hood from damage primarily on vocational trucks,ie: dumps,mixers,wreckers etc. Here are a couple examples on early Macks, an AK-6 and a later L-series and the ever popular B-Model...................................Mark
Roadrunner Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 Interesting stuff here. I'm learning a few things, and that's always good.
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