SOLVED: si_975 - Podeus - 35 L6

Started by sichel, April 07, 2026, 04:14:56 PM

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sichel

April 07, 2026, 04:14:56 PM
I hope the brakeman takes care!!
For the solution, state the make and model of the truck.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

sichel

#1
April 14, 2026, 01:28:12 PM
An opportunity for experts.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#2
April 14, 2026, 02:13:28 PM
German, naturalish
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sichel

#3
April 14, 2026, 03:09:26 PM
You're absolutely right.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#4
April 15, 2026, 04:31:34 AM
Podeus
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sichel

#5
April 15, 2026, 05:37:36 AM
Well done! That's not exactly a well-known manufacturer... I'll lock this for you so you can find the model.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#6
April 15, 2026, 07:06:42 AM
Indeed, in my collection of 4149 photos of German vehicles, I only have 3 Podeus!

I'd say 35L?
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sichel

#7
April 15, 2026, 12:36:58 PM
In fact, it is a 35 hp version. The only question is how many tonnes of load it could carry; that was part of the model designation. It is, of course, still locked.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#8
April 15, 2026, 03:05:23 PM
5 ton
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marmer

#9
April 15, 2026, 03:14:27 PM
Fun fact: as a young man my father was a tillerman on an aerial ladder fire truck.  Apparently there's quite an art to it; you have to steer and then countersteer quickly when going around corners.

sichel

#10
April 15, 2026, 03:54:39 PM
Quote from: marmer on April 15, 2026, 03:14:27 PMFun fact: as a young man my father was a tillerman on an aerial ladder fire truck.  Apparently there's quite an art to it; you have to steer and then countersteer quickly when going around corners.
It gets really interesting when the power steering works via a 'muscle servo'.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

sichel

#11
April 15, 2026, 03:57:31 PM
Quote from: Bill d isere on April 15, 2026, 03:05:23 PM5 ton
Weighed and deemed too lenient.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#12
April 16, 2026, 04:05:41 AM
3.5 t
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sichel

#13
April 16, 2026, 05:25:50 AM
#8 was too light!!!
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#14
April 16, 2026, 07:11:09 AM
7 ton
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sichel

#15
April 16, 2026, 08:16:22 AM
It was too big a step.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#16
April 16, 2026, 09:17:07 AM
Hmm, between 5 and 7? I'd say 6
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sichel

#17
April 16, 2026, 02:26:41 PM Last Edit: April 16, 2026, 04:28:17 PM by sichel
:idea: You must have been top of the class in basic maths.
That's right, it's a Podeus 35 L6 (meaning 35 hp and a 6-tonne payload – I've no idea what the 'L' stands for)!   So I've no choice but to deduct a point from you.
Attached you'll find a peek under the bonnet, or rather under the bodywork, of the 35 L6.
There's a fascinating video on YouTube about the history of Podeus, though unfortunately it's only in German :-), produced by Wismar TV: "Wismarer Fahrzeugbauer Podeus - Industriegeschichte mit weltweiter Ausstrahlung" (Wismar-based vehicle manufacturer Podeus – industrial history with global appeal"
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

Bill d isere

#18
April 17, 2026, 02:11:23 AM
Thank's
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