GoPro + Kenworth Roadtrain powered by CAT 3408
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Just some random clips I took with my GoPro Hero 3+ Silver Edition on a trip in my Kenworth road train, powered by a Caterpillar 3408 V8. This trip took me from Melbourne to Perth to Port Hedland to Darwin and back to Melbourne.
A light load of tower crane sections, only about 9 tons a trailer, giving a gross weight of about 50 tons. Normally my gross weight would be about 80 tons or 180,000 lbs
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You can see the trailer cut-in with 2 trailers, you can imagine the cut-in with 3 trailers with a triple roadtrain.
Great video. I used to listen to my 3408 all day. 😊
Id have a hell of a time driving on the opposite side. Nice to see a driver with some good skills and gentle on the horse.
So little smoke, can hardly see oil in it. Shows you take care of the old girl. Thanks for the excellent Video.
Love the sound of that big old cat
This is a first class operator. It’s poetry from the best.
Smooth, progressive driving - very good to see. Truck and drive-train will deliver long, low-cost life. Excellent video
I was gonna say. Very smooth shifting
That's old school for you. Look after the gear.
nothing like a v8 cat even better in a k100 love those trucks amen thanks for the vid
Just seen this big rig coming thru clermont ... 08.02.23 beautiful ride
Just like everyone else says... Love the sound of that big old V8. I hope this is the way you always drive (steady pace and not too much strain on the engine) and not just a show for the camera. Makes you an operator and not just a steering wheel attendant. Great work, and can't wait to see more!
This guy is one of the best going round mate
That engine shot was sweet
My hat is off to the people who drive these machines. Australia has some geographical peculiarities that make it uneconomic to criss-cross the country with railways. These trucks are the red blood cells of the Australian economy. And the sound of that cat grumbling through the gears is mesmerizing.
And (going back to the Stuart Highway in the mid 70s) being overtaken by one of these beasts on corrugated dirt roads with ruts nearly a metre deep full of bulldust and sections of pea gravel which are the reason small vehicles must keep the speed down in the first place... terrifying and exhilarating...
Oh, yeah, add dust storms or rain to the equation.Respect to all truckies.
The trucks of Australia are a work of art ❤❤❤
Great engine sound...like a music;)
Poetry in motion.
That sweet cat sound
Love the sound of an old Cat sweet music
This is for me the one of the best videos, Kenworth Cabover one of the best looking Trucks for ever!!! The V8 sound of this Truck is more than the best musik, in the radio!! Only the good the bad and the ugli from Moricone, is on the same level!!
2:10 welcome to the real Australian outback
honestly mate if i owned a 3408 id never get rid of her you have a true original there ay, im loose on the bourbons right now but this vid kicks ass right when I needed it. grouse man
Beautiful shots and those are impressive drivers. Can't imagine driving that thing.
CAT should’ve patented that whistle😂. Seriously though, it sounds absolutely wonderful.
Love the footage of the motor.
LOVE CATERPILLARS
Very nice video, I like to watch your productions.
Cheers
Wow!
That engine shot!
You can see and hear the power of the engine performing!🚚
Now thats truck driving👍👍👍👍
I remember the day I realized I wanted to be a truck driver in the US. Me and a friend were driving our ford ranger through some backroads after a really bad thunderstorm that dropped tons of water. We came to a stop after seeing this miniature lake that had formed in the road and what appeared to be an oil field semi that looked like it was stuck. We decided to get out and see if the driver needed any help but as we got out we realized this semi truck, that was submerged almost all the way up to the top of the hood in water wasnt stuck at all. It was moving, very slowly but surely. We watched in disbelief as the driver made his way though the dirt road that was completely waterlogged and once he made it to where we were pulled over he rolled down the window took one look at our little ranger and said "Yep, I dont think you guys are gunna make it" Thats when I realized I wanted to be a trucker. These aussie road trains are legendary status.
Expected mad max to come past with the v8 intercepter,, what a great video thanks for sharing it with us from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️👍👍👍👍Brilliant truck
Strangely calming. Thanks.
Savage engine sound. I love the way you put the camera down there.. And a camera at the last trailer. Nice video shared!
Excellent video
Thanks
That's some fine driving 😊... good job.
We were out in Townsville and Mt Isa... doing machine work for the mines... parts for Kidson Gold Mine, too ... Plenty of old style trucks... fun times 😊
Best trucks in the WORLD! Old kenworth! Wish we had them in U.K.
Hah fuck you bich welcome to Australia
Nice video and beautiful truck, greetings from Colombia
thanks for taking the time to entertain us.
Bloody well done
Beautiful truck.
I love V8 sound.
Thanks for great video.
Regards to France.
Love that engine room!!
Fabulous vid angles and positions mate, sweet truck😊
Thanks 👍
THAT IS SO SWEET TO THE EAR. I COULD PLAY IT ALL DAY. I DROVE A CAT-631D SCRAPER HERE IN AUSTRALIA WITH THE 3408. WAS A BEAST, 450HP. IVE DRIVEN PLENTY OF TRUCKS WITH THE 3406 & CUMMINS
Nothing like a V8 sound and it really sounds like a truck. We got the Scania V8s here in Denmark and they sound great!
Drive like a Boss ! Best regards from Canada... Keep on trucking mate ! Mike
MikeVN680 I am the boss lol....cheers
When you have sign on front with words " Road Train " you are the BOSS;) respect from a trucker also... Cheers... Mike
Great video, I learned to drive a 1979 Ford Ln9000 with a cat v8. It was my uncles truck, he used to haul equipment with it. Unfortunately he passed away in 2009 and the truck was sold. I'll never forget the memories and good times. Keep on truckin' mate!
That was excellent entertainment...thanks for camera behind top of cab. Super good sound.
Good to see you still on the road ,that was fantastic
Thanks
This is super cool!
hi mate I enjoyed so much when I hear that V8 CAT!! this is a best vedeo see ever we can appreciate the beautiful noise this beast please keep this truck in great conditions!! keep in touch here in Norway we have much V8 SCANIA 730hp!! are a great engine but that CAT 3408 no words!! cheers from Norway 👌
Nice filming, your shots are excellent and good lord the sound when the gears are shifted, when you press the accelerator, the beautiful puff of diesel inspired exhaust soot, the engine and exhaust note, the whistle of the turbo ...oooh my. Forgive my rambling, only a dedicated trucker & diesel enthusiast would understand.
Btw your rig despite the at times harsh off tarmac driving conditions is clean, I noticed how relatively clean your trailer tyres were in the initial shots.
props to that! some awesome footage there. loving the v8 cat bubbling up and spooling Mmmmmm
I recognise that roundabout. Sneaking into Deni mate. I’ll keep an eye out for this thing.
Hey !!,, That is what you call serious motoring.. Great Stuff !!..
We get around with 3 or more trailers over here, I only had 2 in the vid
Great! Great views and the sound... incredible! Love it.
Many thanks and best wishes from Europe
Cheers..the new truck engines are a lot quieter than a Caterpillar like this, the 3408 is mainly an earthmoving engine so they didn't have too worry too much about injector rattle and camshaft gear noises etc.
Sounds great love those V8 monsters, 3408 and E9
I grew up learning how to drive truck on this engine best power car v8's with engine retarter instead of Jake's best thing ever
Good job. Well done. Former O/O 1992 Kenworth T-800, USA ☺
Good to see you again on YT Chris!
I've been busy but I've got plenty of footage to upload
gm16v149 Good!!! Can't wait to see some fresh footage!
Greetings from Sardinia! :)
Love all those angles !!
Very cool shots you got of that cat 3408! Sounds great!
Wow, that's what I call good camera work. And music by "3408", ofcourse.
Really enjoyed that, thanks.
Cheers, it didn't take long to set up and everything on the camera is controlled by WiFi connected to my iPhone. .
Wicked vid ..Watch the cab tilt under load @ 2 min ....3408 rock solid ...
A great video with some great shots from various angles. I like the ones from the rear trailer. Look forward to seeing many more of your videos.
I got a few more GoPro clips for upload later
Wow! Amazing video!
great views and sound for the CAT and even the trailer at the back
i have liked Chris
thanks
Sound really cool. Thx for sharing
Great video.Thanks!
Awesome great footage
bloody awsome work mate keep the footage coming..
The Cat 3408 has such a great sound. And speaking of Caterpillar engines, is it me, or do the 3406, 3406B and 3406E engines sound a bit different from even the early C15?
Electronic engines always seem to sound a bit quieter than mechanically injected engines.
Amazing footage! Thanks for sharing!
No worries
Awesome video, great the cam on the engine. Plz upload more :-)
Next trip I'll make some more vids. I didn't know at the time, but the turbocharger bearings were nearly worn out.
gm16v149 It's an awesome truck mate, must be an good job
Great, well filmed, edited and interesting vid!
Thou art a man of class and style.
Imagine that side view with 5 trailers 👌🏼
Awesome stuff mate, cant wait to see more
Just luv these trucking videos from UTube. Don't the trailers track real good in this particular one.
Next trip I'll do a bit more with the GoPro.
What a eargasam!!!!
I picked the last turn as Norseman before i saw the sign. Done that corner many many times. Would love to do it in a V8 Kenny though. Great vids as always
Gee great Film work
Love road trains, love Australia... I want to get back there again !!
Save up your francs lol
gm16v149
I have some euros in my pocket already, but my daughter is a bit too young to do the trip and really enjoy it
Camera is a miracle mate! Great vid! Cheers from Oregon!
Yeah, they're great. I actually bought it from Connecticut on eBay, great price and super quick delivery
Great video
And another great video. Keep 'em comin' mate.
Great footage Chris, loved the under cab shot.
Use to be the highlight of the week when I was staying close to the Great Northern Highway in W.A. to hear if correct this very same KW CAT 3408 pass through Meeka,.a classic rig.
I went through there a couple of weeks ago. Mine's the only blue cabover with a 3408. There's a white one that hauls for Nexus that's goes up there more regularly.
That's right I'd also had seen the white COE KW with the 3408,passing through then.
In 1984 at Wudinna S.A, I'd watch a near new TNT COE/KW/3408 Prime mover/single ahead of three more TNT's passing close behind, as it was said they were used as a windjammer in the strong head winds as they across the Nullarbor
Nothing beats that CAT sound, here in Danmark we have the Swedish Scania that come close ( think you have them too) .Super videos you make keep them coming
Scania is no more swedish. It belongs to VW.
Kenworth and Peterbilt belong to Paccar, and Mack belongs to Volvo. Sad.
You don know that most American truck manufacturers are owned by European companies. Mack is owned by Volvo. Freightliner and Western Star are owned by Daimler. International is owned by Navistar which is US based but operates in many countries. Peterbilt, and Kenworth are owned by Seattle based Paccar which also happens to own DAF. Basically they use common components among their different lines, so Freightliner will use Daimler made components in their trucks and Macks uses many Volvo powertrains etc. .
They are pretty good too. But you guys ought to hear engines from Cummins too.
Old Detriot Diesel are badass but Cat 3408 in own class
Yes, please. Let's see a Tesla Semi pull that without burning itself down.
I've commented before with you about Barry Densley when he had his 3408 ~ Great Days when you could spec Kenworth out of Bayswater with what you wanted !!!
Big Country !
Excelent Video!!!!!
Like your truck :-)
Cheers, I've had it for a while.
cool
.... what a awesome video !!! great..... I love it :)))))))
Beautyful sound!!!
Nice video man
Thanks
I like your big rig
Great video m8.
Caterpillar is the Big one!
You make great movies!
Super ! I enjoyed again to see your new video, thanks a lot for sharing ! I hope to see as soon as possible your next video. :-)
Shouldn't be too long to wait, I've just got to get around to it.
nice truck nice sound (y)
Awesome vid. Good use of the GoPro. And that's one long trip!!
Cheers I went Melb - Perth, then Perth to Pt Hedland then Perth to Darwin. So I was up in your area for a while. It's all happening up there, the construction might be slower but mining still seems to be full bore, that was my impression anyway.
super cool...grazie
Seriously cool KittyCat, how many ponies does she meow.
Great stuff, love it.
Cheers mate
hell of an engine in their day awesome torque only thing that would stop them is low water and get them hot
love it