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Hogra - een stoere vrachtwagen uit Ravenstein

The N.V. Hogra Automobielfabriek was founded in 1954 by Antonie Willem van Hoek, financed by his business partner Mrs. Gravelaar. The name "Hogra" is a combination of their surnames.

The factory started in the autumn of 1954 in Ravenstein, Noord-Brabant. Van Hoek, with 20 years of experience at N.V. Motorkracht (the Dutch importer of Magirus-Deutz trucks), wanted to start his own truck factory. A reliable chassis was designed for the Dutch market, with components being purchased and assembled.

Originally, Hogras were equipped with Perkins diesel engines, later with more powerful Steyr diesel engines. In 1956, a three-axle truck chassis was added, followed by a tractor chassis in 1957 and a 4x4 chassis for tippers.
Despite efforts, annual production rarely exceeded 100 units. Hogra could not compete with front-steer models, due to financial constraints and Van Hoek's preference for traditional designs. In 1961, Hogra closed after producing only 300 chassis.

This richly illustrated book describes the entire history of the Hogra factory and the various truck types.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Wobbe Reitsma
Formato:	128 pagine, 30.5 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato
Lingua:	olandese
Editore:	Uitgeverij de Alk B.V. (NL, 2021)
ISBN:	9789059612358

Kromhout en Verheul vrachtwagens

In 1867, Daniel Goedkoop Sr. acquired the deteriorating shipyard 't Kromhout in Amsterdam for his son, Daniel Jr. This acquisition forever linked the names Goedkoop and Kromhout. Around 1900, 't Kromhout expanded its focus to produce steam engines and petroleum engines, leading to the establishment of a new engine factory on Motorkade in Amsterdam in 1908.
In 1932, Kromhout entered a licensing agreement with the British engine manufacturer Gardner to produce diesel engines. Initially used in ships and various truck and bus chassis, Kromhout decided in 1934 to manufacture its own truck and bus chassis, equipped with Gardner diesel engines.

During World War II, production was minimal, resuming in 1948, with the peak of Kromhout truck production occurring in the 1950s. However, declining demand led the Kromhout management to cease vehicle production in 1958, shifting focus exclusively to diesel engine manufacturing.

During this transition, Kromhout entered into a partnership with Verheul, a bodybuilder from Waddinxveen. On October 1, 1958, the production of truck and bus chassis was transferred to Verheul.
Between 1935 and 1958, Kromhout produced approximately 2,000 vehicles, including over 800 truck chassis. Verheul, optimistic at the outset, commenced chassis production in late 1958 with modern, self-designed cabins. However, unmet expectations prompted Verheul to cease truck chassis production after just over four years, concluding in 1963, with only 91 chassis built.
This book tells the whole story.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Wobbe Reitsma
Formato:	160 pagine, 30.5 x 21.5 x 1.8 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato
Lingua:	olandese
Editore:	Uitgeverij de Alk B.V. (NL, 2023)
ISBN:	9789059612730