The Era of Kenworth as Kings of the Forest ▶ Kenworth 848, 849, 850 History

many years ago specifically in the decades following the second world war there was a peculiar Trend in which each of the most renowned North American manufacturers dedicated themselves to developing high-capacity trucks but with the goal of being able to easily adapt to any environment although the history of very mythical models is known which left their Mark with their great transport Feats there are others that cemented their own history and managed to transcend to the present day that's why today we present the story of kenward trucks born to conquer the desert the forest and the [Music] Arctic just after the end of the second world war and thanks in part to the great economic proliferation experienced both in the United States and the less affected Allied countries during the conflict major manufacturers of heavy duty Vehicles were able to perceive a new window of opportunities they employed all the knowledge acquired in the development of off-road trucks to take them from the battlefields to the work sites this fact was greatly enhanced by the strengthening of some heavy activities oriented towards intensive resource extraction among which the mining oil and Forestry Industries have clearly stood out interestingly although very contrasting these activities have a close Bond materialized through anonymous heroes in the form of robust trucks capable of operating in both forests and deserts as well as inhospitable mines illustrating this fact is not so complicated as there are multiple stories some of which we have previously discussed on the channel of companies that managed to Stand Out by being able to manufacture some iconic models notably the fever for heavyduty trucks in challenging environments was well capitalized on by Brands like Hayes and Pacific trucks who even enjoyed International reput a and brought their trucks to continents like [Music] Africa however it is impossible to overlook the legacy of iconic Brands like Kenworth who in addition to being responsible for the existence of the acclaimed Kings of the desert were pioneers and a key part in the development of this type of truck thanks to their models 848 8849 and 850 these units destined for important operations and challenging areas were synonymous with robustness and reliability when handling the most demanding tasks as their own designations indicate these models were specifically designed to fulfill very similar purposes so their most basic qualities are practically the same in all this is reflected in their engines as it was possible to acquire any truck from these ranges with engines from cumins to Detroit and caterpillar all with power outputs ranging from 220 to 475 horsepower as well as the legendary water cooled brakes that are common among trucks with similar specifications however it was their small differences that made them more optimal for certain specific tasks so while they were all capable of facing any challenge each became the favorite in its sector during the' 60s and70s for their part the Kenworth 848 had an extremely flexible frame with a length of 8.8 M made from special steel alloy which allowed it to adapt extraordinarily well to terrain conditions this proved ideal for the forest environment as the ability to overcome irregular paths is crucial for the activity making the model a key player in the great feats of log transportation in the mountainous regions of British Columbia Canada it was in this region that the 848 gained its legendary status as its qualities made it a vital part of Transportation operations from the forests to the Sawmills it should be noted that the terrain conditions made it inevitable for these trucks to face dangerous situations especially due to landslides so they even served as rescue and Recovery trucks on multiple occasions unlike the previous model the Kenworth 849 had a more robust rigid frame reaching a length of 9.7 m in order to support even heavier loads the reason was basically that this unit was focused on operating in oil fields and open pit mines characterized by its ability to descend long slopes without overheating mainly due to the aforementioned water cooled brakes the 849 were known as the conquerors of the Arctic although they also had notable participations in the Middle East as during the 1970s these trucks played a crucial role in the development of the prudo bay oil fields in Alaska testing their qualities by facing subzero temperatures and icy roads their work was vital to allow uninterrupted operations in the oil fields especially because they were used for the movement of machinery and essential equipment through these inhospitable terrains if you've reached this point to the video and enjoyed it we would greatly appreciate it if you consider subscribing to the [Music] channel designed to be much more robust and durable than both previous models and to tackle the most demanding tasks the Kenworth 850 had a reinforced chassis capable of supporting much heavier loads this along with the qualities inherited from the other trucks allowed it to transport loads such as Ultra heavy machinery through Rocky and uneven terrain although not with the same ease as both previous models its Feats were mainly achieved in mining environments highlighting its participation in the eati diamond m in Canada where its ability to overcome challenging terrain while facing challenging environmental conditions with extreme temperatures made it a key piece for the operations of every location where it was required thus we can say that the Kenworth 848 849 and 850 are a testament to the robust and reliable engineering that took place in the past Century especially during the post-war period these trucks not only transported enormous loads in challenging environments but also forged their own history and Legacy within three of the most complex and demanding heavy Industries forestry Mining and oil they stood out not only for their durability and reliability but also for their great ability to adapt to any environment to geographical condition tell us did you know about these legendary Kenworth Trucks do you think they have a place within our current heavy duty Fleet would you like to drive one of these in a challenging environment we'll be reading your [Music] comments thank you for watching our video if you liked it and want more similar content please subscribe to our Channel we also invite you to visit our secondary Channel gear unlimited where you'll find a wide variety of topics we appreciate your support and interest keep on trucking and stay tuned for more

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Length: 7min 0sec (420 seconds)

Published: Fri May 31 2024