In Russia, off-road vehicles are loved, although not everyone can afford such a car. The fact is that many drivers live in cities where you can’t turn around on a frame car. And it uses at least twice as much fuel as a standard passenger car. Constantly driving with a consumption of 20-25 liters is too expensive. So you have to work on gasoline. But all the same, SUV lovers are not afraid of difficulties, they need a real frame "jeep".
Pickup trucks, so popular in the United States, did not take root in Russia. In North America, they have been used as work trucks for over 70 years, the market there is oversaturated with models of all ages and for any budget. You can buy a pickup truck for $1. In Russia, the Gazelles have firmly occupied the niche of cheap trucks. They are also sold with us in different price categories. Pickups also get the role of toys for wealthy drivers. No, they go hunting, fishing, sometimes they carry building materials, but this is episodic.
Only the Gazelle is a truck for work, and a pickup truck is a lifestyle. One of the most brutal models in this body is the Dodge Ram. Even in Russia, these machines come across. Today, thanks to the author of the "Alex Blare Cult Cars" channel, you can learn about the history of pickups and about the Dodge Ram.
Soviet skidding tractor TDT-40
For the needs of loggers, special equipment was required. The best option in the 60s was the TDT-40 skidder....
