It's a Cargo Jim...but not as we know it. Biglorryblog is indebted to Sabine Koestler, Gregor Soller and the fine folk at Trucker Magazine in Germany (check out their website via this link) for providing BLB with these pictures and the details from the recent Fenatran Truck Show in Sao Paulo Brazil where Ford is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the South American powerhouse. This massive Super Sleeper six-wheeler Ford Cargo will no doubt appeal to all those BLB readers who recently sent me Ford Cargo material.
You know, for a cab that's 20 years old (and then some) I reckon this looks pretty good, not least with the work that's gone into it. Smoother, more slippery. Yes I like this.
Well it's still a Cargo isn't it? Now click through here to see more exotic Brazilian wagons....
It's called an Agrale and I assume it's a local product. Perhaps BLB readers can tell me a bit more via a posting?
And here's another one. Cab looks a bit like the current Nissan CabStar.
At Fenatran Volkswagen Brazil showcased its latest new 370hp Titan Constellation tractor with an VW-labelled MWM-engine (MWM I'm told belongs to International-Navistar--they plan a 400hp-plus version for the future.) In the meantime there's still no definite news as to when or if we'll see the VW Titan Constellation in Europe---rumour was that it was to be this year, but we'll just have to wait and see. It's about time we had a new tractor in the market anyway!
VW Brazil also sells an updated version of the old G90 cab on its local middleweights---this one runs on bio-diesel...
Mercedes-Benz has major operation in the land of the Samba and this bonneted rigid is built for the local market. And last but not least here's a 50th anniversary Golden Oldie for all you classic Ford lovers.
Agrale is a Brazillian make, based in Caxios do Sul. They produce a range of light/medium weight commercial vehicles including van and passenger chassis. The six wheeler was particularly interesting to me, as I was aware that their goods vehicles only previously went up to 9200kg GVW. The 9200 model (similar to the white fridge van) is powered by an MWM 4.3 Litre engine, driving through an Eaton 'box to a Meritor axle.
The first time I saw a photo of the Ford Cargo was in one of Truck Magazine's famous "scoops". That was in October 1979, making the cab design very nearly 30 years old. Cab designs in The Americas do seem to have a longer design life though. Mack's MR design has been in production for over 30 years, and Ford's C Series managed over 35.
I would be very interested to see the VW Constellation in Europe. The general design and specification of the machine, would appear to make it a natural competitor to Merc's Axor.
Very interesting photos, thanks!........
i'm missing the original square headlights on the main grille..
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Agrale is a Brazilian maker of 4WD Utilities, Trucks,vans , bus chasis , tractors, machinery for agricultural , stationary engines and (in the past) motorbikes.
Tecnology of the engines was purchsed in Hatz more of 35 years ago. In 1983 the owner Mr. francisco (Frank) Stedile , formerly a truck driver asked for a agro utility applying the Agrale Hatz 2 cilynders Diesel. That was teh origin of the Agrale TX 1200.
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