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In the last thirty years, European "prime movers" have grown bigger - like almost everything else - and are usually 26 to 32 tonne tandem axle rigs nowadays, often with a steered rear axle to enhance maneuverability.

The concept became widespread first in Germany in the early 1970s, and was eagerly adopted in The Netherlands too.

Although they are to be found in many other countries by now, they are still rather uncommon in Southern Europe and pretty much unknown in the Americas...

Added by Rob Johnson on 04 April 2018.

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