HEAVIEST HEAVY?
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WITH a laden weight of 1991 tons and a capacity of 80 cu. yd., a converted Euclid LLD, operated by the Western Contracting Corporation, Sioux City, lows, is claimed to he the biggest truck in the world.
It was designed by Charles W. Jones Engineering Co., Los Angeles, to the requirements of the contractors. The engines, cab and frame from a Euclid LLD were modified to become the tractor portion of the 200-tonner. The two Cummins oil engines were equipped with turbo-superchargers to give 375 b.h.p. each, Known as the Eucnik, the vehicle carries a 46-ft.-long dump truck and is 15/ ft. wide. The 18 wheels carry 18 by 3100 tyres, and the maximum road speed is stated to be 35 m.p.h.
The truck has been in use at the site of the Oahe Darn on the Missouri River in South Dakota.
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