MAN schematics/diagram

[Barike]

Just wanted to point out a couple points MAN v TATRA

MAN Kat1 etc 4x4 - 8x8 I.m a big fan of them, however they are conventional design beam axle trailing arms coil spring on ladder frame, need 3 - point mounting system of bodies like Unimog etc
Tatra is unique with its swing axle independent suspension, backbone drive-line, triangulated to ladder / boxed frame chassis means, body structures are isolated from torsional stresses and chassis flex common in nearly all trucks besides Tatra & Pinzgauer

It was my understanding that the KAT1 spec level was a rigid non-bending frame... But I'm a newb with this stuff

 

[HumphreyBear]

Been around many years on 8x8 cranes system is German and cost around $200k, with bare cab chassis 8x8x8 $500K

Are saying there are factory options for Tatra to give 8x8x8 capability that has been around for years? The Dutch company I posted has been around for some time, I wasn't implying it was new, just that the rumours of Tatra (and MAN) doing factory rear axle steering on current models have not yet surfaced into a product as far as I can tell. Or are you agreeing that the technology has been around for years but only as an aftermarket option?

Could you explain the pricing you listed - whose pricing on what models?

 

[T815]

It was my understanding that the KAT1 spec level was a rigid non-bending frame... But I'm a newb with this stuff

Well its much stiffer than most but still by design will flex, I was at the UK DVD mil expo and took ride on the offroad course 1st T817 8x8 then the MAN 8x8, absolutely No comparison the Tatra was so much smoother & more capable the the MAN.
Tatra is the only platform I am aware that is fully trianglated hence naturally rigid hence very important issue for military missile systems etc

 

[T815]

Tatra no, they have rear steer on 10x10 & 12x12 but not a full system as on Liebher or Faun 8x8x8.
The suspension is intergrated with the steering as a complete hydraulic system, this system to replace is $200k, MZKT in Belarus offer a 8x8x8 crane type cab & chassis truck, i got a price quote around 5 yrs ago of $490k