400 tyres, 250 people and power of….: What is this truck? Know all details here
A Bahubali truck drew attention while travelling through Haryana. On October 30, it successfully crossed the Sirsa branch canal of Narwana over a temporary bridge. The truck’s features captivated passersby and onlookers.
The heavy truck was equipped with 400 tyres. Two trucks with similar features transported boiler parts to the Panipat refinery from Kandla port in Gujarat. Both trucks successfully crossed the temporary bridge, leaving onlookers in awe.
Initially, five trucks were deployed to pull the trailer, but they were unsuccessful in crossing. Later, two additional trucks joined the effort, and eventually, the two trucks managed to cross the temporary bridge. Locals gathered to watch the event, and the members of the truck team were seen applauding after their successful crossing.
Both trucks left Kandla port in October 2023 to deliver boiler parts to the Panipat refinery. The boilers were manufactured in Surat, Gujarat.
Each trailer weighed approximately 800 tonnes, including the boiler, and featured 400 tyres. Around 250 men accompanied the trailers to ensure smooth operations. The two trucks cover 15 to 20 kilometers daily. Each truck generates 500 horsepower, resulting in a combined total of 3500 horsepower used to pull the trailers.