Kalmar Ottawa Yard Mule
Taken at the ATHS' Ohio Vintage Truck Jamboree held a the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio.
This new yard mule was brought to the show by Eagle Mark 4, a company located in nearby Mansfield, Ohio that specializes in these trucks. We went by their place on our way home.
Almost all of these trucks I've seen are white although I've seen a couple painted in some different color. Most come with a single power axle, but some have duel power axles. You'll see them in most warehouse or freight yards. They are known by many different names of which I was most familiar with "Yard Mule". You can see others in my "tags". There is a door right behind the driver which I assume is used for easy access to the brake lines. The guys who drive these things certainly must become expert at parking trailers in tight spaces.
HTT
From Penske's site: "Designed to move semi-trailers within freight yards, yard trucks allow for easy maneuverability to move units faster than a typical tractor and substantially increase operator efficiency.
Because these vehicles accommodate a hydraulic lifting fifth wheel, the operator can lower trailers and disengage the fifth wheel, without getting out of the cab or cranking the landing gear.
Off Road Units: Maximum road speed 25 MPH. All models. Speed requirements in excess of 25MPH require DOT/EPA automotive certified engines.
On Road Units: Road speed of over 33 MPH requires FMVSS 121 and ABS brake systems."
Kalmar Ottawa Yard Mule
Taken at the ATHS' Ohio Vintage Truck Jamboree held a the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio.
This new yard mule was brought to the show by Eagle Mark 4, a company located in nearby Mansfield, Ohio that specializes in these trucks. We went by their place on our way home.
Almost all of these trucks I've seen are white although I've seen a couple painted in some different color. Most come with a single power axle, but some have duel power axles. You'll see them in most warehouse or freight yards. They are known by many different names of which I was most familiar with "Yard Mule". You can see others in my "tags". There is a door right behind the driver which I assume is used for easy access to the brake lines. The guys who drive these things certainly must become expert at parking trailers in tight spaces.
HTT
From Penske's site: "Designed to move semi-trailers within freight yards, yard trucks allow for easy maneuverability to move units faster than a typical tractor and substantially increase operator efficiency.
Because these vehicles accommodate a hydraulic lifting fifth wheel, the operator can lower trailers and disengage the fifth wheel, without getting out of the cab or cranking the landing gear.
Off Road Units: Maximum road speed 25 MPH. All models. Speed requirements in excess of 25MPH require DOT/EPA automotive certified engines.
On Road Units: Road speed of over 33 MPH requires FMVSS 121 and ABS brake systems."