You chaps are bloody good drivers, as are most logging truckers. I reckon the cops must've held back the up-traffic for a while to give you a clear run down. Or, so that no other motorist would be sent to heaven if your brakes went visiting elsewhere! A pity we couldn't have stayed with the trip until the logs were delivered to the mill. The view from a truck cab is far more interesting than from a car.
Reminds of the roads I drive everyday. Tauwhareparae rd from Tolaga Bay inwards for 44 km, or the Mata Rd up Tokomaru ways goes in for 35 Km then onto Waitaheia for another 8 then Fosters for 3, Chaffeys for 4 then your there. Yep This is NZ logging at its best , East Coast NZ has got some hair raising roads.
Christ those roads are narrow. For a mo' I thought they were pocket roadtrains like they have in West Australia but around the corners I can see they're truck and dogs. Don't fall off the edge mate!
God !... Hope this is a one way road !!!... Great job, really. Although I hate the log industry corporates that is rapidly killing our world. But these guys are workers and they do know their job ! ... It's craftsmanshi. I understand why they love it.
I've been stuck on some narrow roads like that before. Except mine was busy as hell with numerous switchbacks. Had to get my buddy to get our and walk up the road to stop traffic on the blind turns for me.
i assumed you where from new zealand when i saw the 4 axle trailer and the 8X4 truck, i think i've seen those black trucks driving around where i live lol.
Yikesmy vertigois acting up now! I used to help a mate out and drive the White 2000 up to the dump and he would sleep ( lazy bugger) then we'd bring blue gum and tallowwood down the mountain...those were good days!
I think That's upper ball rd ,heading down to the Patea dam,I work these rds for Fulton hogan,not a bad road ,just sucks when you coming other way and catch a truck on the corner lol
I,m sorry my english is bad ,foxpine,very good videos and photos.your video "carting logs" with a B.S.O. from AC-DC ,You Shook Me All Night Long , is good...
wow very impresive, the road is very dangerous and many ugly turns but we can see professional drivers behind the wheels. I wont take this road; because I certainly end up on one of these trees.
Passing opportunities going begging at 0:38, 0:48 and 1:23 (through the dirt) and again at 4:00. Nothing like the ass-end of a logging truck to make you homesick for NZ
are those trucks 600 hp engines?.also are the engine brakes two stage ,low and high?..thnx great roads challenging,remainds me my country in southamerica...great video
Roads that narrow are not located in the states, not even our abandoned gravel roads for the 1950's climbing from sea level to 7,000 feet are that narrow! what country are you in?
Why isd it that when I cross the centre line by 5 cm on my bike, I'm fined and three points deducted... but I suppose I don't operate under government protection... I just get to be the sucker killed by vehicles on the wrong side of the road and the crap that falls off the back of trucks.
DUDE....love U'r Video....nice big logs....good 2 kill the big trees first....let the little one grow up,and it doesn't take so many 2 make a load....remember this,there is nothing more beautiful than a fresh clear cut....I hate trees....the only good tree is a stump....MAX SAID THAT....I used 2 be a log trucker till spotted owls put me out of business in 1993
You chaps are bloody good drivers, as are most logging truckers. I reckon the cops must've held back the up-traffic for a while to give you a clear run down. Or, so that no other motorist would be sent to heaven if your brakes went visiting elsewhere! A pity we couldn't have stayed with the trip until the logs were delivered to the mill. The view from a truck cab is far more interesting than from a car.
Reminds of the roads I drive everyday.
Tauwhareparae rd from Tolaga Bay inwards for 44 km, or the Mata Rd up Tokomaru ways goes in for 35 Km then onto Waitaheia for another 8 then Fosters for 3, Chaffeys for 4 then your there. Yep This is NZ logging at its best , East Coast NZ has got some hair raising roads.
"Carting logs?" That sounds like a typical British term. As an American, I prefer to say "hauling logs on log trucks."
Hey Barry good stuff,brings back some memories.
Nathan..
P.S. Back in the states again..
Hey great vid. If ya not a fan of the jake brake ....you soon will be after this one ..great sounds
Christ those roads are narrow. For a mo' I thought they were pocket roadtrains like they have in West Australia but around the corners I can see they're truck and dogs. Don't fall off the edge mate!
I like that road. Looks nice and skinny
God !...
Hope this is a one way road !!!...
Great job, really.
Although I hate the log industry corporates that is rapidly killing our world.
But these guys are workers and they do know their job ! ... It's craftsmanshi. I understand why they love it.
I've been stuck on some narrow roads like that before. Except mine was busy as hell with numerous switchbacks. Had to get my buddy to get our and walk up the road to stop traffic on the blind turns for me.
Those logs are huge.
Tiny road-great video
Top Video mate, nice work
Love those Rocky Mountain Double trailers...this in Washington or Oregon by any chance????
i assumed you where from new zealand when i saw the 4 axle trailer and the 8X4 truck, i think i've seen those black trucks driving around where i live lol.
Damn! Them's some serious pieces of wood there.
Seriously narrow road too.
Me acorde de las carreteras del sur de México excelente video.
Yikesmy vertigois acting up now!
I used to help a mate out and drive the White 2000 up to the dump and he would sleep ( lazy bugger) then we'd bring blue gum and tallowwood down the mountain...those were good days!
great vid, man!
Wow, really great drivers! Looks verry dangerous... Good luck all time...!!
I think That's upper ball rd ,heading down to the Patea dam,I work these rds for Fulton hogan,not a bad road ,just sucks when you coming other way and catch a truck on the corner lol
I,m sorry my english is bad ,foxpine,very good videos and photos.your video "carting logs" with a B.S.O. from AC-DC ,You Shook Me All Night Long , is good...
wow very impresive, the road is very dangerous and many ugly turns but we can see professional drivers behind the wheels. I wont take this road; because I certainly end up on one of these trees.
Is this canada? it looks very difficult, these guys are brave!
Great video :)
nice ,plz show more !
Passing opportunities going begging at 0:38, 0:48 and 1:23 (through the dirt) and again at 4:00. Nothing like the ass-end of a logging truck to make you homesick for NZ
are those trucks 600 hp engines?.also are the engine brakes two stage ,low and high?..thnx great roads challenging,remainds me my country in southamerica...great video
Really good video, hard work on jake brake and foot brake. What make of truck, engine and power and what gross weight please. Thank you.
That has to be in NewZealand '
It is that's my papa's truck
amazing!!!!!
gostei desse video
just impressive!
poned el video a pantalla completa y que suene el turbo a medias; como banda sonora ACDC; You Shook Me All Night Long; y luego me decis...
COOL! =)
At least this raod is tar sealed, good vid though
they're so big that they drive in the middle of road
is this off highway its a mean vid thnks heaps foxpine
the logging industry are the ones that give them thier jobs (not so common, common sense).
nice wood
which mill are you carting to mate cause that kenny in front of you has some big logs who is this for as well mate
I don't think its Canada,we drive on our own side of the road on corners
It is in the North Island of New Zealand
woah man.. thats seems scarry..
naughty didnt you know using cameras while driving cause 99% of accidents. lol seriously cool video though
Roads that narrow are not located in the states, not even our abandoned gravel roads for the 1950's climbing from sea level to 7,000 feet are that narrow! what country are you in?
Out the back of Patea cuzzy.
Kenworth c15 cat 550 hp and still going strong
He crossed the white line several times.....
way to take them mule trains down guys!!!!!
you could piss the company off and use the trailer brakes till there gone
Why isd it that when I cross the centre line by 5 cm on my bike, I'm fined and three points deducted... but I suppose I don't operate under government protection... I just get to be the sucker killed by vehicles on the wrong side of the road and the crap that falls off the back of trucks.
I would not want to drive that truck on that road
Nice logs! Big wood! Keep this vids coming! Check out mine if ya get a chance.
where abouts is the video shot doesn't happen to be in Tassie does it
mate these are some of the wide ones :p
@nick61uri
Corncobs mate, corncobs. :D
just a narrow back road bro
bajar a puro freno motor.
its in new zealand buddy
Hey bro what does ma sta da la mean me no speaka the italian kuzzy
Na bro paraparas arnt that bad or skinny. Mite be the same area tho.
out the back of Patea
DUDE....love U'r Video....nice big logs....good 2 kill the big trees first....let the little one grow up,and it doesn't take so many 2 make a load....remember this,there is nothing more beautiful than a fresh clear cut....I hate trees....the only good tree is a stump....MAX SAID THAT....I used 2 be a log trucker till spotted owls put me out of business in 1993
boring i was hoping to see the logs come off the truck like final detestation.
Let you know right spelling is Awesome not awsome
mean