Peterbilt

Peterbilt is a truck manufacturer Paccar the group in the United States. Companies are, inter alia, in Denton (Texas), in Oakland and Newark in the state of California.

The Paccar Group is headquartered in Bellevue (Washington).

History

1939 bought the wood Industrial Theodor Alfred Peterman 's factory Fageol in Oakland and began building quality trucks for the construction industry and the timber industry. The company name " Peterbilt " is derived from his name and the nickname of " Bill -built" of previously built in the factory Fageols. While Henry Ford produced in 1939 hundreds of trucks a day in the year, Peterman concentrated on high quality and built only 14 trucks.

After Peter 's death in 1945 a group of company employees took over the management. 1958 Peterbilt was eventually acquired by the Pacific Car & Foundry ( PACCAR ). Over the years the program of Peterbilt has been successfully developed.

Peterbilt, since its founding in 1939 as a leading manufacturer of high quality heavy-duty trucks in the United States. All Peterbilt are built inside and out with the claim to quality. From 1950 Cabover models were built, although as of 1959, the cabs were tilted about 90 degrees. These truck models 280 and 350 to 1955 had an optical stump - nose, the so-called " Bubblenose ". Below the windshield was at the very high cab, a small, rounded top edge to create more space for the engine. The successor type 352 from 1955 had no " Bubblenose " and was from 1968 with Sleeper Cab Truck a well-known, although it was built in relatively small numbers. The sleeping compartment was very large, however, the continuous high engine tunnel disturbed the trucker.

1960 had to be built for the truck production a new plant in Newark. In the first year have been here more than 800 units, made in the 1960s, a total of 21,000 units.

From 1966 Peterbilt used for the first time for the Type 281, later also for other trucks aluminum as a material that has been riveted together for the big hoods and cabs (see: Rivet example). The windshields were arched four-piece and slightly since 1955, until 1982, they were installed throughout or in two parts.

One of the most famous models was the 1967 -built, highly adaptable 359 Conventional, designed for overland transport and available in two lengths was. The 359-13 had a bumper and bonnet made ​​of glass fiber reinforced plastic, which were made ​​of metal at 359-19. The Peterbilt 359 " Bull Nose " is considered a typical American truck with a powerful engine and lots of chrome parts, which makes it the favorite of North American truckers. The truck could be optionally equipped with engines from Caterpillar, Cummins or Detroit Diesel. Due to the focus on high-performance Struck with low maintenance and longevity Peterbilt 359 Conventional Thanks also claimed its outstanding position in the U.S.. The ultimately lower operating costs, the efficient operation and the low value to compensate for the loss against the competition higher purchase price.

In 1975, Peterbilt of Canada was founded. 1977, the type was replaced by the 359 Peterbilt 379. This was a popular semi truck in the U.S. and could be equipped with up to 600 hp Caterpillar or Cummins engines.

As a consequence, could be built because of the great demand additional locations in Madison (Tennessee ) and 1980 in Denton (Texas ). In the same year a Truck race was held with the participation of Peterbilt tractors for the first time in Atlanta. Of the 33 approved racing trucks up to 580 hp was a Peterbilt with 190 km / h the fastest.

From 1986 Peterbilt brought aerodynamic tractors and hoods on the market.

In early 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy project funding had provided funds totaling $ 39 million for the development of highly efficient motor controls and technologies for Peterbilt Motors. The exhaust emissions, fuel consumption and vehicle safety, the truck should be improved. Partners in the project include technology, Cummins, Eaton, Delphi and Bridgestone.

Peterbilt

Peterbilt 359 with Trailer

Peterbilt 379

A Peterbilt 281, acted ' in the lead role of the villain in the movie Duel by Steven Spielberg (1971).

A Peterbilt 379 is in the movie Transformers (2007 ) the Transformer Optimus Prime in his transformed form dar. In the film Transformers 3 (2011) has this additional another trailer.

Swell

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• 1000 Trucks page 158, 159 Naumann & Göbel -Verlag 2004 ISBN 3-625-10767-8 ~
• Trucks models from around the world, page 137, 222, 242, 311 Parragon Books -Verlag 2003 ISBN 978-1-40547-901-1 ~