Very impressive you even had the schwitzer Deutsch in control, how about a golden oldies show, what happened to Steyr, Saurer and even the smelly old Jelcz trucks?! 😊
Learning languages is not that difficult just remember 5 things. 1) Don’t be afraid to talk. You will make mistakes that is for sure and they will laugh at you… 2) That is good laugh because they will help you to say it. Everyone loves when someone makes effort to learn their language so they will help you 3) Learn to ask the questions and basic stuff like numbers, time, directions 4) remember that beer 🍺 is beer even if it is called cerveza, olut, öl or something else. It doesn’t change. 5) Learn the swear words. Then you know what to avoid, but remember that you are allowed to use those. If you hit your finger with a hammer and it hurts then a swear word tells exactly how you feel and others know it too. I speak 5 languages daily and speak 8 languages and learning more…
@verttikoo2052 I think #1 advice is don't be afraid to talk. Even if you know just a few words it's a great ice breaker and they will always be happy to teach you something new. Great tips! 👍
@@chriskunadrive My teacher told me those and She could speak 27 languages. We called Her Madame. She was absolutely brilliant. 🥳 But as you said the don’t be afraid part is the most important because it is for sure you will say something incredibly stupid and funny or embarrassing someday 😱🤣 They will laugh and after that say what went wrong and laugh some more 🤭👍 It is good not bad laugh.
I think the fact that European drivers have so many different personal favorites, while the US mostly agree on one, show that there is a much healthier competitive market when it comes to trucks in Europe compared to the US.
It has more to do with popular culture than competition. The peterbilt is optimus prime. If scania or MB had a popular transformer modeled after it, they would be a lot more famous too.
I'm 58, Debt free, have 10k left on my house, I have no family..... and an introvert... I start Trucking School August 30th, plus reply if you are looking to rent or buy trucks..
I'm not sure you can make a comparison here when American drivers have probably never driven a European truck and vice versa.Having watched Bruce Wilson who has driven both he gives the impression that European trucks are years in front of US trucks when it comes to technology and comfort.I like a truck that steers straight,brakes,has a heater and most importantly has a radio that works.
@@farzana6676je vais vous répondre les camion européens sont minuscules La longueur d’un ensemble articulé c’est à dire un camion et une remorque est limité à 16,50 mètre Alors si tu augmente la longueur du truck tu devras diminuer la longueur de la remorque pour ne pas dépasser les 16.50 mètre et donc transporter moins de marchandises
There is no comparison between US and European trucks! He's asking each driver what their favourite truck is in their country. He's not asking them to compare American against Europen.
If anything, the comparison is that U.S drivers only have one favourite truck, or rather one option. Compared to: European truckers have several options (although for some there’s only one).
@@chriskunadrive It's hard to say, it really comes down to the application/use which determines which type is most favored. All 3 types are very common, cabover trucks are better suited for quite a few of our roads, which in that regard would favor Japanese & European trucks more, though we do also get American cabovers alongside the longnose models. Japanese trucks are usually used for light to medium duty work, while American & European trucks are used for heavy duty work. American trucks are known for reliability & simplicity, while European trucks are known for power & comfort. European trucks are especially popular in our general freight transport industry, while American trucks are especially popular in our logging, heavy duty towing (Wreckers), and heavy haulage industries.
@dallasfrost1996 Does the larger American living space and cabs not make a difference in New Zealand? I would suffocate in those European cab living space
@@farzana6676 Sleeper cab size isn't a big deal here, as most truckers in New Zealand either do day or night shifts (or a combination of both) and are able to return home the same day or early hours of the following morning. For the few truckers that do longhaul deliveries, usually they're able to find a motel/hotel to park up to rest.
Hi there... love your content... I too am a trucker... originally from Romania, but I work in Spain, near Barcelona... my personal favorite truck is Daf... performance wise its not the best... those would be Scania and Volvo, but I like the comfort, both for the driving and for the living of the Daf trucks... the interior is also verry nice... you get the most space out of all of them... even more space then the Scania Top Liner... the fridge is decently large, you also get a second compartment, that is none frigorific for storage... the bed as well, is preaty much the largest one... and the truck itself is verry reliable, similar to Scania in this category... you dont often have engine or other parts malfunctions with Daf... the only downside of Daf is that the truck itself is kind of a slug... the power is not the issue, because some of the more powerfull Daf engine can hit 620 hp... the problem is in the transmission... Daf has a tendency to shift the gears yo early and you often find yourself climbing a hill with an sub nominal gear... and thus the engine is struggling to carry havy loads... this is why I, and other skilled drivers, often swich to manual gear (because you have this option to manually swich the gears, even in an automatic) and deliberatly swich the gears a bit late when going up hills with havy cargos... still apart from that, Daf still remains my favorite truck... it also has some of the best fuel consumption out there... where as Scania and Volvo fuel consumption is a lot higher...
Scania i s preferred by drivers worldwide but by far the biggest truck maker in the world is MB. I have seen a lot of 50 year old short hood 6x6 MB trucks in Africa that are unstoppable. They work under conditions that are unimaginable to US/Canadians. Jungle and Desert (the Sahara is about the size of the whole US) are very hard on the equipment and trucks are always overloaded by a factor of two or more.
Add Australia to the list 150-200 ton avg road train load driven on no roads A lot of inhabitable territory to go through daily equal to the equatorial conditions
@@lelins300 That is why I wonder Australians tend to use puny underpowered US trucks. I'd think for a roadtrain a 750+hp Scania or Volvo would be a better choice than a 520hp US truck.
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 There are a few reasons as to why American trucks are predominantly used for Australian Road-Trains. There are other reasons, these are just the main ones: 1) They're locally built. All the "American" trucks in Australia are designed and built in Australia, specially for Australian/New Zealand conditions. 2) Cab space. American trucks have much larger sleeper cabs, providing more head room & walking space. Perfect place to live in for long hauls. 3) Fuel tank capacity. American trucks by default/factory spec are able to carry twice as much diesel, the outback is large with fuel stations few and far between. 4) Convenience of maintenance. Longnose trucks allow great access to the engine bay while still having the cab area usable. Ideal for the driver to have somewhere to get out of the extreme outback heat.
@@dallasfrost1996 Fuel capacity is not a problem on European trucks. Did you ever saw super heavy haul trucks from let say MAN? It can pull 250 metric tons, and coz it has 4 axles on very short semi there is no room for fuel tanks betwen axles...it still has 1000 liter tank. It is located behind a cab. So for regular 3 axle semi...you can put 1600 liter tanks easy if you need ir.
I don't know why I watched this. I'm not a truck driver. Never even been in one. But I'm super happy I did. Enjoyed every minute of it. And five languages! That's remarkably impressive. I've got a friend who is Ukrainian and served in the Ukrainian (i.e. Soviet) navy but for the past 30 years has made his living here as a master stone mason. He plays classical piano, he sang in the Ukrainian Navy choir, and he too speaks five languages fluently. One of the nicest guys I've ever known. The two of you are remarkable people. Guess I need to hitch a ride in a Peterbilt and a Scania to find out what big trucks all about. Thanks for a great video!
A buddy is driving trucks in Canada hauling logs, he drove all over Europe before relocating to Canada. To this day he claims Scania are 20 years ahead of American trucks in terms of technology and comfort plus they look more sexy.
I’m surprised by your language skills!!! BTW, I live in Mexico and we have both European and US trucks. People here say Kenworth is the best (we don’t have Peterbuilt,but some are imported used from north of the border) but fanatics of Scania are a growing crowd. Personally I like Scania too.
Naa. I’m not a truckdriver but rode my bicycle all around Europe, several times, and up and down through USA, border to border, 4 times. The difference is notable. In the US, the trucks are struggling both up, and down, the mountains, can’t maneuver in the cities and are just generally taking too much space and the noise is irritating. In Europe they glide quite elegantly through the mountain regions and can navigate tight European city streets, all in comparable nice quiet fashion. Plus, in Europe, the drivers tend to follow the traffic regulations except for a few boneheads.
@@VerdoVeri realy? Mercedes own Detroit Diesel(truck engines) BharatBenz, Freightliner(US Trucks) , FUSO(Japan), Mercedes-Benz-Lkw, RIZON, Setra(Bus), Thomas Built Buses and Western Star(US Trucks) or VW owns Scania, MAN, Neoplan, International(US Trucks) ....
In the philippines, we used Japanese trucks especially Isuzu and Hino for logistics and transport while American truck( espcially International truck, Freightliner and Kenworth) and Chinese truck(Sino, Shacman, and Faw) we used for heavy duty and long distance in Philippine road while European truck have a bad reputation for Filipino truckers.
Thank you for the kind words! Es macht viel Spass verschiedene Sprachen zu sprechen :) Yes, learn Spanish. Here is my free lesson: "Mas tacos y mas cervezas por favor!" :)
Why oh why film vertical?? It is called VVS (vertical Video Syndrome) Watching on my TV, 2/3 of my screes is black.🤪 Horizontal or landscape makes more sense. More watchable!
90% of UA-cam viewers watch on mobile. Most people watch short form videos too. I record with my phone - whenever I get a chance just pull out my phone and record. It would be hard to carry a professional camera everywhere. But I get it - it is annoying when watching on TV
@@chriskunadrive You can record landscape video with a smartphone. You can watch landscape video on a smartphone or mobile devices like a I-pad. Just hold your smartphone horizontal during playback. I record and play back horizontal video's all the time. It is not difficult, just hold your phone horizontal and record your video. No need for any "professional" equipment.
There is a lot more information out there these days that shows that European trucks are 10 to 15 years ahead of their North American counterparts when it comes to Driver comfort,the quietness of the cab,the smoothness of the ride ,etc. The people who have driven on both sides of the Pond,most of us agree that the American truck mainly Peterbilt and Kenworth are real work horses. Personally, I would agree European trucks are ahead of the game when it comes to what I mentioned above. I own a mixed fleet myself and I have a lot of experience owning different highway trucks . In North America currently there is nothing better than Peterbilt and Kenworth in my personal opinion. North American trucks have to do better when it comes to noise insulation, also they have to put up the driver’s cab and sleeper on airbags upfront as well, which is possible because you are already mechanically disconnected from the hood in front of you. We have the same DPF/DEF Emissions problems, but I think in Europe they have less emission’s problems than us because all trucks in Europe are operated under a 48 V system which I think is more reliable overall.
@@farzana6676 Knowledge is power my friend. And you prove with every comment that you have none of it. People are talking about technology and driving comfort, not space. There is no room on European roads for rolling American wheelchairs or old people's homes. Besides, European truckers don't live in their trucks like many American colleagues. They are back home after a few days at the latest. Read and understand.
European trucks are more technologically advanced than those in the USA; unfortunately, American trucks are very behind US standards, there is no ebs asp, esp... there is no separate soft cab suspension. Only in the USA did I notice that the driver buys himself a more comfortable seat, while in Europe there are a lot of cool features already included in the basic configuration... trailer steering axles, laser headlights, air struts are cool, it gives you the feeling of driving like a Rolls-Royce
Those long nose Peterbilt would not be able to get through almost any village, and even many mountain passes would be impossible... There's a reason for cab-over in Europa!
@@farzana6676l’Amérique est un pays jeune tout as été construit pour que ce sois simple en Europe la plupart des villes sont très âgé et non pas été construite en pensant à nos véhicules
I'm a retired Brit HGV driver, I used to do Agency driving, Tesco's, Argos furniture, Local Pallet Network Co. UK. I can not think of a day in that life I would agree, to use a Yank Truck in a built-up area, I've had enough close calls with a Cab-over, and then only because of the blind-spot mirrors, I've driven everything, in the commercial car park, from light vans, to Scania V8(but it was only the 580)I last worked Delivering Perkins Diesel Engines (Caterpillar Engines to you Yanks)So 45tn was a regular load, Am I right America doesn't do those loads ???
America does similar payloads as Europe. 36 270 kg. European trucks do feel more refined in terms of ride, and noise but American trucks have amazing living space in the cab with generous fridge space and room to fit a tv. So European trucks better for driving. American trucks better for living.
Regulation prevent the US from having modern trucks, European Truck have more horsepower, more torque and carry much higher loads (50%-70%) more in Scandinavia. They have many more safety features and drives assist systems (but of course electronics has its downsides). Currently, the US is 20 years behind on truck technology. But maybe a potential shift to electric drivetrains could change all of that.
I was more impressed by all the different languages he could speak! 😂🎉 What is prefered is depending on different things. 1. What have you been driving. The big companies choose by price and service-accessability. (Also relations to dealer/salesman can be a factor) Service all over continental Europe is more a strength for Volvo than for Scania, and in some countries certain brands might have a stronger position than others. So a lot of drivers get used to, and learn to like, the models/brands leased or bought by the companies. 2. Bad experience. One episode might ruin the trust for a brand, especially if this was a problem which other people you know, or you have heard about, also experienced. In my country Volvo and Scania has the strongest network of dealers/service-points, and Scania is the biggest brand and sells twice as many trucks as Volvo pr year. Even the big companies are often going to Scania now. Traditionally the big companies have had Volvo, as they are a bit lower priced, and they get even better deals when ordering big. Scania has traditionally been the "one truck owner-drivers" choice, as they have had a reputation for being more economic to own, even if they are a bit up in price when bought. They also hold the value better than the other brands. My experience after driving for many years was that there might be issues with my Scania, but I could always finish the trip and go to the workshop and get things fixed, but my friends/colleagues with Volvo had to get either service on the road/truckstop, or a towtruck. It was of course rare, but the flaws were always smaller on the Scanias than the Volvos. I have also driven Mercedes and MAN, but am not a fan... 😂 And DAF I do not like. 🤣 I could have an Iveco as a dump truck or maybe a Renault, but I will stay with Scania as my favourite.😊
Thank you for watching! Scania seems to be the queen of all trucks worldwide. I agree with your point. In the US most companies (large fleets) buy Freightliner Cascadias (Mercedes Actros). What contry are you from?
for me : Australien & New Zealand s °Kennworth Trucks° are the best !!! ( Scania V8 in northern Europe & for sure Peterbilt in the US ) + the exotic custom US Trucks in Jamaika 🤠
For me as a driver in North America, my weapon of choice is Kenworth. I prefer the design both inside and out. As well, I have never been drawn to the cult type products, ie: Apple and HD. Forr me function trumps form
Explain to me why European trucks don’t get stuck on the road or at railway crossings, in the USA the lowboy always gets stuck, in Europe there are suspension controls, steering axles, you can see everything, they control all the functions, why is the USA so behind in the development of trucks?
@@chriskunadrive Those prob are for testing *Sigh... When we will be able to have those luxurious European truck in the states? It's always been my dream to seen and have European truck roaming in the US
Detta gör en gammal Södertälje bo stolt. Men vad som är imponerande är dina språk kunskaper, helt otroligt och är det något land jag är imponerad över och skulle kunna flytta till är Polen . Språket är förstås ett problem för en Svensk , men det är mitt drömland.
I think it's like 90% viewers watch on mobile. All short form videos are in portrait mode on IG, TikTok, etc. Hardly anyone watches videos on a desktop computer anymore.
@@chriskunadriveI still vastly prefer watching videos horizontally. A much better experience. I thought this video would just be a short non informative Tik Tok video. I would've enjoyed it better on landscape.
I thought it would be up there with Scania. In America Freightliner Cascadia is #1 choice by large fleet companies and its equivalent to Mercedes Actros
8 years on various European trucks, including even Ford. Scania is superior, many colleagues think the same. Comfort, durability, aesthetics. Actually, I enjoy it more than many CEO-class cars. )
Driven them all Europe and north America Scania for sure in Europe north America more difficult nobody makes a bad truck but for reliability comfort fuel economy its gotta be volvo Pete's well built but shit mirrors and headlights turned down 2 brand new 389s and kept a 2013 9900 binder in preference it's noisy draughty uncomfortable old fashioned but I love it 600 cummins 18RR , coincidentally we had a new binder on demo with the scania running gear it was pretty impressive would certainly be tempted by one out of everything I ever driven though one truck still remains my favorite ERF EC Olympic not been built since 1999 but still hundreds running built to make money great handling great brakes reliable and didn't rust out best driveline was cummins M11 405 Eaton twin splitter a real drivers truck
Dzieki! Pozdrawiam Warszawe! Niedawno jadlem z rodzina w restauracji GOŚCINIEC na starowce :) Jezyki to troche szkola, troche mieszkanie w innych krajach. Moze kiedys zrobie o tym filmik. Ale ogolnie jakos latwo mi przychodzi nauka jezykow a fakt ze moge porozmawiac z ludzmi z roznych stron swiata dodaje mi motywacji. Pozdrawiam serdecznie
The perfect truck does not exist, because what one has, the other does not, and vice versa. Scania is a good truck in terms of ergonomics and performance, where there is still plenty of room for improvement. Engineers should ask more experienced drivers to see what they are missing.
The us truckers only say peterbuilt because they never had the opportunity to drive a euro truck 😅 But in a peterbuilt you can live more comfortable tho
@@farzana6676 From what I've seen, US brands could use some Euro input though. Scania and Volvo V8 engines (and transmission) are apparently unmatched and so is the European driving comfort with four corner air suspension.
Oh bye the by The Only Ford truck I've driven in the last 20yrs Broke down M62 @ 21:00 just before it was due to close for roadworks that night, I started my Motor-Mechanic apprenticeship, maintaining Ford D-series/BMC FG in a Fleet-Workshop, So I used to mend "em" and moved on to "bend em" 😂😂😂
some of this is pretty subjective though. can come down to use case. what your doing. if you have to live in the truck or not. ect. for example we have a fleet of Renaults (which are mechanically Volvos anyway) and mercs (the horrible ones with the digital mirrors and twitchy computer) as a day driver I prefer the Renaults. but for tramping they are much too small, and id live with the mercs faults and lunatic computers for the extra space. but outside of them hapen to know for actually living in the truck DAF are pretty solid.. though Id probably buy a scania If I could. just a shame they dont make the fun types of cab anymore. there is a company in holland that will modify new scania to a T-cab. but id prefer a proper XL (the one with the table and seats not just a bigger bed)
the reason that scania is the best because it has a long history of well made truks ,now days volvo,man, scania and daf share most of the parts so they kind of the same but still scania is the lambo of the truks
@@TRUCKERNORBIactually they started back in 1900 and then by 1911 Scania and Vabis merged and created the Scania-Vabis company that lasted until 1969 when Saab and Scania merged to become Saab-Scania that lasted until 1995 when Scania went solo
My best one was a MAN F2000. I once drove a Volvo for a day, it was very good, and a Scania for 3 days, but it was nothing special, like Mercedes and MAN.
Retired after 35 years. Scania V8 770hp is the King
I love the V8! So smooth
Nein ,es ist der Volvo!
@@jessgibson4790 lm sorry to burst your bubble but Volvo is the king 780.
Scania and Volvo. Them Swedes make good quality stuff.
Makes me proud. ❤
The amount of languages you speak is very impressive, keep it up.
Thank you. I'd like to add more. Just need more free time lol
Very impressive you even had the schwitzer Deutsch in control, how about a golden oldies show, what happened to Steyr, Saurer and even the smelly old Jelcz trucks?! 😊
Learning languages is not that difficult just remember 5 things.
1) Don’t be afraid to talk. You will make mistakes that is for sure and they will laugh at you…
2) That is good laugh because they will help you to say it. Everyone loves when someone makes effort to learn their language so they will help you
3) Learn to ask the questions and basic stuff like numbers, time, directions
4) remember that beer 🍺 is beer even if it is called cerveza, olut, öl or something else. It doesn’t change.
5) Learn the swear words. Then you know what to avoid, but remember that you are allowed to use those. If you hit your finger with a hammer and it hurts then a swear word tells exactly how you feel and others know it too.
I speak 5 languages daily and speak 8 languages and learning more…
@verttikoo2052 I think #1 advice is don't be afraid to talk. Even if you know just a few words it's a great ice breaker and they will always be happy to teach you something new. Great tips! 👍
@@chriskunadrive My teacher told me those and She could speak 27 languages. We called Her Madame. She was absolutely brilliant. 🥳 But as you said the don’t be afraid part is the most important because it is for sure you will say something incredibly stupid and funny or embarrassing someday 😱🤣 They will laugh and after that say what went wrong and laugh some more 🤭👍 It is good not bad laugh.
I think the fact that European drivers have so many different personal favorites, while the US mostly agree on one, show that there is a much healthier competitive market when it comes to trucks in Europe compared to the US.
@@MarieSallaupHalse that is a very good point!
It has more to do with popular culture than competition. The peterbilt is optimus prime. If scania or MB had a popular transformer modeled after it, they would be a lot more famous too.
@@laracroft938 nope, it has to do with the market. the european truck market is way better in every aspect then the american truck market.
@@laracroft938 Dude are you seriously matching real world trucks with fictional characters? Seriously?
@@commandbrawler9348 This is just false. The room and living space in European trucks suck big time.
Other than Scania being the king, I’m impressed by how many languages you can speak!!
That crown rests with Volvo 780
Thank you I appreciate the kind words. The ability to talk to people from diffrent parts of the world gives me the motivation to learn :)
The Peterbilt looks as though it should be in a museum. So much chrome!
The best truck in the world Scania
@@tonytorres7417 Scania is a sweet truck! 👍
bit overhyped in my opinion.I had Scania before but after driven DAF there is no way going back
I'm 58, Debt free, have 10k left on my house, I have no family..... and an introvert... I start Trucking School August 30th, plus reply if you are looking to rent or buy trucks..
How to prove you ain't a truckdriver 😂😂😂
Scania is terrible
@@stigandrmyrardalur5208 How to prove you're an idiot.
I'm not sure you can make a comparison here when American drivers have probably never driven a European truck and vice versa.Having watched Bruce Wilson who has driven both he gives the impression that European trucks are years in front of US trucks when it comes to technology and comfort.I like a truck that steers straight,brakes,has a heater and most importantly has a radio that works.
European trucks are tiny. The living space is tiny and claustrophobic. They might be good for driving but terrible for living.
@@farzana6676je vais vous répondre les camion européens sont minuscules
La longueur d’un ensemble articulé c’est à dire un camion et une remorque est limité à 16,50 mètre
Alors si tu augmente la longueur du truck tu devras diminuer la longueur de la remorque pour ne pas dépasser les 16.50 mètre et donc transporter moins de marchandises
There is no comparison between US and European trucks! He's asking each driver what their favourite truck is in their country. He's not asking them to compare American against Europen.
If anything, the comparison is that U.S drivers only have one favourite truck, or rather one option.
Compared to:
European truckers have several options (although for some there’s only one).
@@farzana6676 that's simply not true
The battle between Volvo and Scania will never end 😂
I've driven many many trucks in my career as a stand in driver and I would have to agree that scania rules hands down, especially the V8
Here in New Zealand we regularly use both American & European trucks. We even use Japanese trucks as well.
Which ones are the favorite?
@@chriskunadrive It's hard to say, it really comes down to the application/use which determines which type is most favored. All 3 types are very common, cabover trucks are better suited for quite a few of our roads, which in that regard would favor Japanese & European trucks more, though we do also get American cabovers alongside the longnose models.
Japanese trucks are usually used for light to medium duty work, while American & European trucks are used for heavy duty work. American trucks are known for reliability & simplicity, while European trucks are known for power & comfort.
European trucks are especially popular in our general freight transport industry, while American trucks are especially popular in our logging, heavy duty towing (Wreckers), and heavy haulage industries.
@dallasfrost1996 Does the larger American living space and cabs not make a difference in New Zealand? I would suffocate in those European cab living space
@@farzana6676 Sleeper cab size isn't a big deal here, as most truckers in New Zealand either do day or night shifts (or a combination of both) and are able to return home the same day or early hours of the following morning. For the few truckers that do longhaul deliveries, usually they're able to find a motel/hotel to park up to rest.
Hi there... love your content... I too am a trucker... originally from Romania, but I work in Spain, near Barcelona... my personal favorite truck is Daf... performance wise its not the best... those would be Scania and Volvo, but I like the comfort, both for the driving and for the living of the Daf trucks... the interior is also verry nice... you get the most space out of all of them... even more space then the Scania Top Liner... the fridge is decently large, you also get a second compartment, that is none frigorific for storage... the bed as well, is preaty much the largest one... and the truck itself is verry reliable, similar to Scania in this category... you dont often have engine or other parts malfunctions with Daf... the only downside of Daf is that the truck itself is kind of a slug... the power is not the issue, because some of the more powerfull Daf engine can hit 620 hp... the problem is in the transmission... Daf has a tendency to shift the gears yo early and you often find yourself climbing a hill with an sub nominal gear... and thus the engine is struggling to carry havy loads... this is why I, and other skilled drivers, often swich to manual gear (because you have this option to manually swich the gears, even in an automatic) and deliberatly swich the gears a bit late when going up hills with havy cargos... still apart from that, Daf still remains my favorite truck... it also has some of the best fuel consumption out there... where as Scania and Volvo fuel consumption is a lot higher...
Scania i s preferred by drivers worldwide but by far the biggest truck maker in the world is MB. I have seen a lot of 50 year old short hood 6x6 MB trucks in Africa that are unstoppable. They work under conditions that are unimaginable to US/Canadians. Jungle and Desert (the Sahara is about the size of the whole US) are very hard on the equipment and trucks are always overloaded by a factor of two or more.
I mean yeah except for North America which uses long nose and even Australia which they use both it depends not one is better than the other.
Add Australia to the list
150-200 ton avg road train load
driven on no roads A lot of inhabitable territory to go through daily equal to the equatorial conditions
@@lelins300 That is why I wonder Australians tend to use puny underpowered US trucks. I'd think for a roadtrain a 750+hp Scania or Volvo would be a better choice than a 520hp US truck.
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 There are a few reasons as to why American trucks are predominantly used for Australian Road-Trains. There are other reasons, these are just the main ones:
1) They're locally built. All the "American" trucks in Australia are designed and built in Australia, specially for Australian/New Zealand conditions.
2) Cab space. American trucks have much larger sleeper cabs, providing more head room & walking space. Perfect place to live in for long hauls.
3) Fuel tank capacity. American trucks by default/factory spec are able to carry twice as much diesel, the outback is large with fuel stations few and far between.
4) Convenience of maintenance. Longnose trucks allow great access to the engine bay while still having the cab area usable. Ideal for the driver to have somewhere to get out of the extreme outback heat.
@@dallasfrost1996 Fuel capacity is not a problem on European trucks. Did you ever saw super heavy haul trucks from let say MAN? It can pull 250 metric tons, and coz it has 4 axles on very short semi there is no room for fuel tanks betwen axles...it still has 1000 liter tank. It is located behind a cab. So for regular 3 axle semi...you can put 1600 liter tanks easy if you need ir.
I don't know why I watched this. I'm not a truck driver. Never even been in one. But I'm super happy I did. Enjoyed every minute of it. And five languages! That's remarkably impressive. I've got a friend who is Ukrainian and served in the Ukrainian (i.e. Soviet) navy but for the past 30 years has made his living here as a master stone mason. He plays classical piano, he sang in the Ukrainian Navy choir, and he too speaks five languages fluently. One of the nicest guys I've ever known. The two of you are remarkable people. Guess I need to hitch a ride in a Peterbilt and a Scania to find out what big trucks all about. Thanks for a great video!
Very cool video and also mad respect for speaking so many languages!
Thank you for watching! Hopefully I'll get to make more in other countries 😀
Swedish trucks are the best. Duly noted.
Koeningsegg better start making trucks so there is any compertition.
@@matsv201 It would still be a Swedish truck though.
@@GAIS414 well yea. But volvo and scania getting lazy when no other can messure up
@@matsv201 Obviously not.
Made in Belgium & France😂😂😂😂😂😂
Drove MAN, Volvo and Scania for many years since 2003, but my favorite will always be Scania.
You did saved the best for the last. Dude absolutely nailed it.
Best truck - they dont make one
Legendary statement 🙌 👏 👌
Scania and Volvo is the best trucks in the world!!
i there a difference between Scania and MAN? its from the same Company Traton(VW) like Neoplan, International(US Trucks) and VW Truck
Says the Swede....
Peterbill…50’s tech with a lot of chrome.😂
A buddy is driving trucks in Canada hauling logs, he drove all over Europe before relocating to Canada. To this day he claims Scania are 20 years ahead of American trucks in terms of technology and comfort plus they look more sexy.
That's cool that so many like our Volvo and Scania, that makes me happy as a Swede.
You guys must be doing something right 😀 what's your secret?
My God, the American truck looks like something built in the 1950’s
I don't think it has changed much since the 50s lol
Well, that video made my day! Thank you!😊
And especially, I bow down regarding your exceptional language skills. Wspaniały!
Greetings from Estonia!
@@ollibox pozdrawiam serdecznie 😀
I’m surprised by your language skills!!!
BTW, I live in Mexico and we have both European and US trucks. People here say Kenworth is the best (we don’t have Peterbuilt,but some are imported used from north of the border) but fanatics of Scania are a growing crowd. Personally I like Scania too.
Awesome! Where in Mexico? I love MX :) Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching my videos! Did I mention I love Mexico? lol
It's not a question on best or worst but just that Europe and USA have different needs...
Each driver has their own preference
Nope it is the world vs US lobby, the whole world exept the US using Euro type of trucks
Naa. I’m not a truckdriver but rode my bicycle all around Europe, several times, and up and down through USA, border to border, 4 times. The difference is notable. In the US, the trucks are struggling both up, and down, the mountains, can’t maneuver in the cities and are just generally taking too much space and the noise is irritating. In Europe they glide quite elegantly through the mountain regions and can navigate tight European city streets, all in comparable nice quiet fashion. Plus, in Europe, the drivers tend to follow the traffic regulations except for a few boneheads.
@@VerdoVeri Here in New Zealand we regularly use Both American & European trucks. The same goes for Australia as well.
@@VerdoVeri realy? Mercedes own Detroit Diesel(truck engines) BharatBenz, Freightliner(US Trucks) , FUSO(Japan), Mercedes-Benz-Lkw, RIZON, Setra(Bus), Thomas Built Buses and Western Star(US Trucks) or VW owns Scania, MAN, Neoplan, International(US Trucks) ....
Scania for life.
In the philippines, we used Japanese trucks especially Isuzu and Hino for logistics and transport while American truck( espcially International truck, Freightliner and Kenworth) and Chinese truck(Sino, Shacman, and Faw) we used for heavy duty and long distance in Philippine road while European truck have a bad reputation for Filipino truckers.
Wow, ich bin beeindruckt wieviele Sprachen du sprichst! Das motiviert, mit Spanisch weiter zu machen!! Keep doing what you do, great video!!
Thank you for the kind words! Es macht viel Spass verschiedene Sprachen zu sprechen :) Yes, learn Spanish. Here is my free lesson: "Mas tacos y mas cervezas por favor!" :)
@@chriskunadrive No cervezas para mi! Es mejor 😇! Por cierto, mi nombre también es Christoph 😉
Why oh why film vertical??
It is called VVS (vertical Video Syndrome)
Watching on my TV, 2/3 of my screes is black.🤪
Horizontal or landscape makes more sense. More watchable!
90% of UA-cam viewers watch on mobile. Most people watch short form videos too. I record with my phone - whenever I get a chance just pull out my phone and record. It would be hard to carry a professional camera everywhere. But I get it - it is annoying when watching on TV
@@chriskunadrive You can record landscape video with a smartphone.
You can watch landscape video on a smartphone or mobile devices like a I-pad.
Just hold your smartphone horizontal during playback.
I record and play back horizontal video's all the time.
It is not difficult, just hold your phone horizontal and record your video.
No need for any "professional" equipment.
I love the mic on the wooden spoon. :D Great!
I think you're the only one that noticed lol 😆
There is a lot more information out there these days that shows that European trucks are 10 to 15 years ahead of their North American counterparts when it comes to Driver comfort,the quietness of the cab,the smoothness of the ride ,etc.
The people who have driven on both sides of the Pond,most of us agree that the American truck mainly Peterbilt and Kenworth are real work horses. Personally, I would agree European trucks are ahead of the game when it comes to what I mentioned above.
I own a mixed fleet myself and I have a lot of experience owning different highway trucks . In North America currently there is nothing better than Peterbilt and Kenworth in my personal opinion.
North American trucks have to do better when it comes to noise insulation, also they have to put up the driver’s cab and sleeper on airbags upfront as well, which is possible because you are already mechanically disconnected from the hood in front of you.
We have the same DPF/DEF Emissions problems, but I think in Europe they have less emission’s problems than us because all trucks in Europe are operated under a 48 V system which I think is more reliable overall.
Living space in European trucks suck.
@@farzana6676 Knowledge is power my friend. And you prove with every comment that you have none of it. People are talking about technology and driving comfort, not space. There is no room on European roads for rolling American wheelchairs or old people's homes. Besides, European truckers don't live in their trucks like many American colleagues. They are back home after a few days at the latest. Read and understand.
Chris, you speak impressively many languages, well done!! It's a nice video too ))
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. All the best to you!
European trucks are more technologically advanced than those in the USA; unfortunately, American trucks are very behind US standards, there is no ebs asp, esp... there is no separate soft cab suspension. Only in the USA did I notice that the driver buys himself a more comfortable seat, while in Europe there are a lot of cool features already included in the basic configuration... trailer steering axles, laser headlights, air struts are cool, it gives you the feeling of driving like a Rolls-Royce
11:39 thats a dodge challenger in black
Nice ❤
Yeah, the love American muscle 😀
Those long nose Peterbilt would not be able to get through almost any village, and even many mountain passes would be impossible... There's a reason for cab-over in Europa!
Imagine a quick delivery downtown Barcelona and you're driving a Peterbilt 379 with a 53 foot trailer lol
same for the US fire trucks
America has no such problems. We build our roads for big rigs. Not for horses and bicycles.
@@farzana6676 🙈😂
@@farzana6676l’Amérique est un pays jeune tout as été construit pour que ce sois simple en Europe la plupart des villes sont très âgé et non pas été construite en pensant à nos véhicules
Last driver......love him....wander how he would feel driving some European trucks if hes stuck in that one since 85....but damn how many miles
Bruce Wilson needs to find him and lend him his Scania for a few trips.
I'm a retired Brit HGV driver, I used to do Agency driving, Tesco's, Argos furniture, Local Pallet Network Co. UK. I can not think of a day in that life I would agree, to use a Yank Truck in a built-up area, I've had enough close calls with a Cab-over, and then only because of the blind-spot mirrors, I've driven everything, in the commercial car park, from light vans, to Scania V8(but it was only the 580)I last worked Delivering Perkins Diesel Engines (Caterpillar Engines to you Yanks)So 45tn was a regular load, Am I right America doesn't do those loads ???
America does similar payloads as Europe. 36 270 kg.
European trucks do feel more refined in terms of ride, and noise but American trucks have amazing living space in the cab with generous fridge space and room to fit a tv.
So European trucks better for driving. American trucks better for living.
Might be interesting to take a couple of committed Peterbilt owners to Europe for a week to try the likes of Scania and Volvo on the road ......
Comfort and ultimate reliability- lifecycle costs and resale value the SCANIA is hard to beat .
I like .. No Love trucks that come from the land of the ice and snow from the midnight sun where the hotsprings flow .. 😉👍🏻
In Australia we all brands of TRUCKS, no matter the name or brand, they all have a place somewhere in our trucking industry.
There's Kenworth and Peterbilt in Australia?
@farzana6676 there's KENWORTH, MACK, VOLVO, SCANIA, MERCEDES, DAF, PETERBILT, FORD, BEDFORD, INTERNATIONAL, ETC
@farzana6676 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, UD, DAF, Ford, Oshkosh, you name it we got it, everything has a place in the transport industry.
@JohnAmbachtsheer-h3n Nice bro. Australia is awesome but the government is a bit too restrictive for my liking. Too much of a big brother government.
@farzana6676 yeah they are but our roadtrains are getting bigger and if we don't put these rules in place, more people die.
Wow im Impressed, how many language you speak, very nice.
Thank you! I like talking to people so languages make it easier 😀
Amazing video man
SCANIA and Volvo even with Buss!❤
Parádní video a umíte aji Česky ? :D
very impressive being able to speak several languages and fluently
IVECO 190
The most impressive in your vidéo isn’t the best truck but your capacity to speak every languages. Congratulations
Thank you. I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
Holy crap. I'm Dutch but I live in Poland. But I am so freaking impressed with your Polish. How did you learn?
Edit: nvm, it's your home country 😅
Yep! Polski is my mother tongue lol How do you like living in Poland? What city are you at?
Regulation prevent the US from having modern trucks, European Truck have more horsepower, more torque and carry much higher loads (50%-70%) more in Scandinavia. They have many more safety features and drives assist systems (but of course electronics has its downsides). Currently, the US is 20 years behind on truck technology. But maybe a potential shift to electric drivetrains could change all of that.
US trucks are collection of random parts driving in formation... Northern European trucks are properly designed and developed and tested products
MAN is my No.1, but I admit, it's impossible to hate Scania or Volvo.
Love me a flattop 379 Pete
Also the 80's KW cabovers
For EU Scania all the way
I was more impressed by all the different languages he could speak! 😂🎉
What is prefered is depending on different things.
1. What have you been driving.
The big companies choose by price and service-accessability. (Also relations to dealer/salesman can be a factor)
Service all over continental Europe is more a strength for Volvo than for Scania, and in some countries certain brands might have a stronger position than others.
So a lot of drivers get used to, and learn to like, the models/brands leased or bought by the companies.
2. Bad experience.
One episode might ruin the trust for a brand, especially if this was a problem which other people you know, or you have heard about, also experienced.
In my country Volvo and Scania has the strongest network of dealers/service-points, and Scania is the biggest brand and sells twice as many trucks as Volvo pr year.
Even the big companies are often going to Scania now.
Traditionally the big companies have had Volvo, as they are a bit lower priced, and they get even better deals when ordering big.
Scania has traditionally been the "one truck owner-drivers" choice, as they have had a reputation for being more economic to own, even if they are a bit up in price when bought. They also hold the value better than the other brands.
My experience after driving for many years was that there might be issues with my Scania, but I could always finish the trip and go to the workshop and get things fixed, but my friends/colleagues with Volvo had to get either service on the road/truckstop, or a towtruck.
It was of course rare, but the flaws were always smaller on the Scanias than the Volvos.
I have also driven Mercedes and MAN, but am not a fan... 😂
And DAF I do not like. 🤣
I could have an Iveco as a dump truck or maybe a Renault, but I will stay with Scania as my favourite.😊
Thank you for watching! Scania seems to be the queen of all trucks worldwide. I agree with your point. In the US most companies (large fleets) buy Freightliner Cascadias (Mercedes Actros).
What contry are you from?
1. Scania
2. Volvo
3. Merchedes, and Man
4. Other europeans
5. Americans
Filming all of this in portrait must be criminal.
for me : Australien & New Zealand s °Kennworth Trucks° are the best !!! ( Scania V8 in northern Europe & for sure Peterbilt in the US ) + the exotic custom US Trucks in Jamaika 🤠
Ford's truck is based on the VOLVO FH collection. Scania is the best of all.
Ford's truck is not based on the Volvo.
Interesting. It was pretty cool to see the Ford
@@virtueofhate1778 Look at the Volvo FH lights and other design, very much the same.
@@virtueofhate1778 Or maybe the Volvo FM would be a better model for comparison.
@@SPPhotography89 All trucks have similar design elements. F-Max is completely Fords own design and it has nothing to do with Volvo.
For me as a driver in North America, my weapon of choice is Kenworth. I prefer the design both inside and out. As well, I have never been drawn to the cult type products, ie: Apple and HD.
Forr me function trumps form
@@alsteeves2044 I would say it's #2 among drivers. Still made by Paccar just like the Pete
@@chriskunadrive You're kidding me. LMAO
@chriskunadrive Paccar also own Daf!
In South Africa Volvo is King mainly used for heavy haulage. Scania comes 2nd then Mercedes Argosy then MAN
Best use of a wooden spoon outside of the kitchen, awesome vid, stay safe.
Thanks, you too!
Both truck are better than trucks in my country
Where are you?
Explain to me why European trucks don’t get stuck on the road or at railway crossings, in the USA the lowboy always gets stuck, in Europe there are suspension controls, steering axles, you can see everything, they control all the functions, why is the USA so behind in the development of trucks?
So... Do u have a plan to buy Scania R or Volvo FH to drive it in the US?
No but there was a Scania in Chicago a few years ago. I think they shipped it back to Europe
@@chriskunadrive Those prob are for testing
*Sigh... When we will be able to have those luxurious European truck in the states?
It's always been my dream to seen and have European truck roaming in the US
@@chriskunadrive There are Volvo trucks in US though, like Volvo VNL
@@chriskunadrive You should chek out Bruce Wilson he and SCANIA is gonna bring a V8 770 New to the USA for Promoting the tuck.
Is a JOIN VENTURE a yutuber and SCANIA
Great video ,fun to watch!❤️🤍
Thank you 🤗 glad you enjoyed it!
This Merc-Benz is vvvvvveeeerrrryyy vvvvveeeeerrrryyyy different from Freightliner!!!!
Nice. Be safe out there
Detta gör en gammal Södertälje bo stolt. Men vad som är imponerande är dina språk kunskaper, helt otroligt och är det något land jag är imponerad över och skulle kunna flytta till är Polen . Språket är förstås ett problem för en Svensk , men det är mitt drömland.
don't know if they are allowed to import new Scania and Volvos. seen that they can import older ones from Canada like 10-20 years old
I think semi trailers are great whereever
I think you're right. It doesn't matter what make or model - it will bring a smile to a kid's face anywhere in the world.
Vs? Theres no comparison,, 😅
Cheers from Sweden,, 🍻😎👍
Scania is the best truck in the world
Renault truck magnum is very good too
Wow amazing, how many languages do you speak?
Polish, German, Italian, Spanish, and English. Thanks for watching and the kind words!
Kindly survey Australia and Russia both of them have extreme weather conditions
My dream is to visit every country 😀
Notice, no one mentioned Merc😂
Honestly I did not see too many Mercedes at the truck stops. Renault was popular. I am wondering if Mercedes is more expensive than the other trucks
@@chriskunadrive
Yes, it is. By a mile. Also, their trucks are loaded with electronics
Only Brits call it Merc, right? Never heard it
great video you should do one asking about MPG because this does not exist anywhere
Next time! Thanks for the suggestion
I get it is 2024 - all consume mobile content and all
but srsly landscape video over portrait
overall a great video!
I think it's like 90% viewers watch on mobile. All short form videos are in portrait mode on IG, TikTok, etc. Hardly anyone watches videos on a desktop computer anymore.
@@chriskunadriveI still watch landscape. It's the orientation for a proper video.
@@chriskunadriveI still vastly prefer watching videos horizontally. A much better experience. I thought this video would just be a short non informative Tik Tok video. I would've enjoyed it better on landscape.
But how about Volvo?
It's the #2 in Europe. In the US definitely favorite among foreign drivers.
@@chriskunadrive That's fine
How can I contact you about advertising?
Scania to Europe boyz is what Honda is for Ricers or VW for Balkans.
All faults are just features...
Did I see red Freightliner Cascadia behind you at 6:50 ?
Yes that was a Cascadia
I am surprised that the Mercedes Actros does not play a role here.
I thought it would be up there with Scania. In America Freightliner Cascadia is #1 choice by large fleet companies and its equivalent to Mercedes Actros
US trucks look like they were from 80s era.
Hur många språk talar han? Han är fantastisk.!!!!!?
Jag talar polska, tyska, spanska, italienska och engelska. Jag har inte haft möjlighet att lära mig svenska än. Hälsningar dton Chicago! 😀
8 years on various European trucks, including even Ford. Scania is superior, many colleagues think the same. Comfort, durability, aesthetics. Actually, I enjoy it more than many CEO-class cars. )
Driven them all Europe and north America Scania for sure in Europe north America more difficult nobody makes a bad truck but for reliability comfort fuel economy its gotta be volvo Pete's well built but shit mirrors and headlights turned down 2 brand new 389s and kept a 2013 9900 binder in preference it's noisy draughty uncomfortable old fashioned but I love it 600 cummins 18RR , coincidentally we had a new binder on demo with the scania running gear it was pretty impressive would certainly be tempted by one out of everything I ever driven though one truck still remains my favorite ERF EC Olympic not been built since 1999 but still hundreds running built to make money great handling great brakes reliable and didn't rust out best driveline was cummins M11 405 Eaton twin splitter a real drivers truck
Stary jak Ty sie nauczyłeś tylu języków? Pozdrowienia z Warszawy
Dzieki! Pozdrawiam Warszawe! Niedawno jadlem z rodzina w restauracji GOŚCINIEC na starowce :) Jezyki to troche szkola, troche mieszkanie w innych krajach. Moze kiedys zrobie o tym filmik. Ale ogolnie jakos latwo mi przychodzi nauka jezykow a fakt ze moge porozmawiac z ludzmi z roznych stron swiata dodaje mi motywacji. Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Peterbilt trucks to dubai Hills estate
Scania 143M 500
Wow Mr I'm so impressed you know so many language different of them wow😅
Thank you! 😃
The perfect truck does not exist, because what one has, the other does not, and vice versa. Scania is a good truck in terms of ergonomics and performance, where there is still plenty of room for improvement. Engineers should ask more experienced drivers to see what they are missing.
You need to go to the Netherlands or the UK theres a lot of truck over there.
The best would have a Scania engine and Volvo transmission.
Interesting combination! How about an 18 speed manual transmission in a V8 Scania? 😀
The us truckers only say peterbuilt because they never had the opportunity to drive a euro truck 😅
But in a peterbuilt you can live more comfortable tho
Euro trucks are tiny. No American driver can live in those tiny cabin space.
@@farzana6676 European drivers don't live in their trucks. It's as easy as that
@gerhardma4297 Long distance haulers all sleep in their trucks. Unless you're saying there's no such thing as long distance hauling in Europe?
@@farzana6676 From what I've seen, US brands could use some Euro input though. Scania and Volvo V8 engines (and transmission) are apparently unmatched and so is the European driving comfort with four corner air suspension.
Oh bye the by The Only Ford truck I've driven in the last 20yrs Broke down M62 @ 21:00 just before it was due to close for roadworks that night, I started my Motor-Mechanic apprenticeship, maintaining Ford D-series/BMC FG in a Fleet-Workshop, So I used to mend "em" and moved on to "bend em" 😂😂😂
some of this is pretty subjective though. can come down to use case. what your doing. if you have to live in the truck or not. ect.
for example we have a fleet of Renaults (which are mechanically Volvos anyway) and mercs (the horrible ones with the digital mirrors and twitchy computer) as a day driver I prefer the Renaults. but for tramping they are much too small, and id live with the mercs faults and lunatic computers for the extra space.
but outside of them hapen to know for actually living in the truck DAF are pretty solid.. though Id probably buy a scania If I could. just a shame they dont make the fun types of cab anymore. there is a company in holland that will modify new scania to a T-cab. but id prefer a proper XL (the one with the table and seats not just a bigger bed)
the reason that scania is the best because it has a long history of well made truks ,now days volvo,man, scania and daf share most of the parts so they kind of the same but still scania is the lambo of the truks
Scania and Man are from the same group, but Volvo shares a lot with Renault that surprisingly no one said.
@@p4olo537 yeah but scania use to be his own thing then was saab scania and now they belong to the vw group whit MAN
@@TRUCKERNORBIactually they started back in 1900 and then by 1911 Scania and Vabis merged and created the Scania-Vabis company that lasted until 1969 when Saab and Scania merged to become Saab-Scania that lasted until 1995 when Scania went solo
Europe is a continent! 45+ countries, which ones are you talking about?
what?
My best one was a MAN F2000. I once drove a Volvo for a day, it was very good, and a Scania for 3 days, but it was nothing special, like Mercedes and MAN.
Haha you must be joking both those marques are hill detectors they certainly don't pull like Scania Volvo or Iveco