What happened to Hayes trucks?

In 1975, Hayes was sold to a subsidiary of Pacific Car & Foundry of Seattle, manufacturer of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. One year later, the new owner closed the Hayes company permanently. It was the end of the line for Hayes trucks after 56 years in business and for Canadian trucks being built on the west coast.

Who made Hayes trucks?

Hayes Trucks, originally Hayes-Anderson Motor Company Ltd, was founded in 1920 in Vancouver, BC by Douglas Hayes and Mr. W. Anderson. At one point they employed over 600 people and operated three manufacturing plants located along False Creek Flats in Vancouver.

Who built Pacific trucks?

Pacific Truck today arose from a number of different company histories from both sides of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. In Vancouver, three ex-Hayes employees; Mac Billingsley, Vic Barclay and Claude Thick set up their very own truck building shop.

What engine does a Pacific p16 have?

It is equipped with a Caterpillar C15 Diesel Engine with 550 HP, pared with a CLBT 6061 Allison Automatic transmission. Many new components include a new alternator and starter, fan hub, Vulkan coupling drive line, charge air and transmission oil coolers, all new drive lines, compressor valves, and tanks.

Where are Hayes trucks made?

Vancouver
The Hayes Manufacturing Company Limited was a Vancouver-based Canadian manufacturer of heavy trucks known for their durability and a revolving bunk system.

Where is Hayes made?

Hayes Products is an Australian owned business specialising in a wide range of tractor attachments/implements. Our experienced staff enjoy talking you through our range of tried and tested products to make sure you have the best implement for the job.

Are Pacific trucks still made?

In October 1991, the last Pacific truck was built and the manufacturing plant was closed and torn down, with only the parts department left in operation in Vancouver. In 1994, the remnants of the company was sold to Crane Carrier Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

Is the Pacific p16 a real truck?

The P16 is still an iconic truck today. Heavy truck historians still marvel at its power and reliability. Most P-16 had 15-foot bunks and could haul 90 to 150 tons of wood. Over 48 years in operation Pacific built 2308 trucks.

Is the Pacific P16 any good?

Designed for the logging industry, the Pacific P16 is a super heavy off-road truck. It is slow, clunky and massive. It may not break any speed records, but it has the ability to traverse terrain unfit for most other trucks.

Is the Pacific P16 a real truck?

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