Hogra Other models

The six-cylinder engine of 5,480 cc drives a vehicle 8,780 mm long, 2,450 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 4,800 mm, spread across four wheels. At a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 kg and an unladen weight of 6,330 kg, around 5,670 kg of payload remains for cargo, more than half the gross weight available for freight.

At 12,000 kg the H7 sits at the upper limit of class N2 for trucks up to 12 tonnes. The layout of four wheels on two axles and a displacement of around 5.5 litres matched the standard of the time for long-haul and distribution vehicles, before multi-axle trucks and larger engines became the norm, a simple and rugged design built for ease of repair rather than maximum payload.

For a vehicle this old, the condition of the frame and leaf springs matters most, as corrosion after decades of use is common. The brakes, steering gear and cooling system should be checked for original condition and function, and when sourcing parts for such a rare vehicle, long waits and custom-made replacements should be expected. The cab is also worth a look, since wooden structural elements in vehicles of this age are often damp and weakened.