From Sewer Trucks to Trucks That Walk: Weird Trucks of the World

When you think about all the weird things out there, many topics come to mind. You may think about carnivals or the deep ocean, but what about weird vehicles?

While there are certainly some weird mid-sized cars out there, there might be even more weird trucks. These vehicles are larger, which makes them easier to customize in unconventional ways. Most vehicles have at least 30,000 parts, and there is an infinite number of ways to mess around with them.

If you like to learn about the weirdest things this world has to offer, read on to find out about 5 of the weirdest trucks you’ve ever seen.

1. Japanese Decoration Trucks

When is Japan not on a weird list? Their outrageous decoration trucks are just one of the strange features you can find in this country.

These trucks are known as “dekotora” in Japanese, and the term comes from the English word “decoration.”

It’s especially amazing that this trend has been around since the 1970’s. If you think about the Transformers franchise, it’s not surprising that this trend is so popular.

These trucks are notable for their excessive decorations which include neon lights, ultraviolet lights, bright and shiny metals, and insane paint jobs.

2. The Cybernetic Anthropomorphous Machine

General Electric is known for many things, but few people talk about their walking truck.

Weighing in at 3,000 pounds, this truck features four moving legs. Imagine is sewer cleaning trucks like the ones at Haaker Equipment Company were walking through the streets. It would be like a real-life Star Wars.

3. Terex Corp.’s Titan

The Terex 33-19 “Titan” was assembled in 1973. This massive truck is over 22 feet high and 66 feet long. It’s one of the biggest vehicles in the world.

Thankfully, Terex Corp. allows it to be on display for anyone to enjoy. All you have to do is make your way over to Sparwood, BC, Canada.

4. Gevalia’s Coffee Trucks

In this day and age of food trucks, a coffee truck is no longer a novelty – that is, unless, the coffee truck is shaped like a coffee pot.

This Swedish company not only created these unique trucks, but they did so in the 1950s. Today’s coffee and food trucks could take a note from this old school idea.

5. Ed Lincoln’s Toe Truck

Hopefully, the pun here is clear. The previous owner of Lincoln Towing in Seattle, Washington clearly has a healthy sense of humor.

This truck was made from an old Volkswagen van and features 5 foam toes on top of the cab. Anyone is free to view it at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry.

Weird Trucks and More

The best thing about weird trucks is that they are rare. Because you don’t see these strange vehicles everywhere makes them that much more special.

These weird trucks are completely original designs that people flock to from around the world. In most cases, they are even used as tourist attractions. You can keep them in mind when you plan your next vacation.

If you love reading about strange vehicles, don’t forget to check out our post about 10 of the weirdest cars of all time.

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