modern heavyweights

[Les Freathy]

IT seems to be all quiet here on the front so heres another modern.
The Unipower MH8875 8x8 tractor designed as the replacement for the Scammell Commander. This massive tractor trialled by the British army coupled to a Nicolas TST 70 MD 6/2 multi wheeled semi trailer lost out as we all know to the American built Oshkosh. Built ofall welded structure the trailer featured hydraulic independent suspension and steering on the rear four axles. This trials unit is seen in the middle east