ELBO 26S31/S38

     Notes: Actually designed by Steyr of Austria, the 26S31/S38 is produced under license by ELBO and used only by the Greeks.  Its primary role is to pull tank-transporter semi-trailers, but it can also tow other types of semi-trailers, and is in fact also used by civilian construction firms for their equipment.  The design is basically similar to most Steyr-designed semi-tractors, with a forward control cab that tips forward for access to the engine and transmission.  Construction is mostly of steel, but there is a load area behind the cab which has wood decking.  The truck has a front-mounted winch with a capacity of 6 tons and another winch behind the cab with a capacity of 20 tons; this winch is primarily used to help load vehicles or cargo onto trailers, or trailers onto the fifth wheel.  The engine used is an IVECO 8280 TCA turbodiesel developing 440 horsepower. The suspension is 6x6, but designed primarily for road use.