The Big Kahuna hits the road

Feb. 1, 2002
As reported in Sydney, Australia, newspaper The Herald Sun, this is currently the world's largest registered road tanker, an 88-wheel monster nicknamed

As reported in Sydney, Australia, newspaper The Herald Sun, this is currently the world's largest registered road tanker, an 88-wheel monster nicknamed The Big Kahuna, built by Tieman Industries in Australia.

The rig has a 152,000-liter (40,158-gallon) capacity. Constructed of aluminum with Liquip fittings, the petroleum transport is 53 meters (174 feet) long and is hauled by a 575-horsepower Kenworth valued at $1.2 million Australian.