https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/88330188-8321-486f-a5c7-0086f4082af1 Support Our Channel : https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Made in the 1980s, this industrial film shows the history of Oshkosh Trucks and many of the models in production in that decade. Oshkosh Corporation, formerly Oshkosh Truck, is an American industrial company that designs and builds specialty trucks and truck bodies and access equipment. Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the company employs 12,300 people around the world. It is organized in four primary business groups: access equipment, defense, fire and emergency, and commercial. Founded in 1917 as the Wisconsin Duplex Auto Company, the company was created to build a severe-duty four-wheel-drive truck. After the first prototype was built, the company began to develop rapidly. This first four-wheel-drive truck, known today as "Old Betsy", is still owned by Oshkosh Corporation and housed in one of its assembly plants in Oshkosh. The vehicle still runs and is used frequently in demonstrations and parades. The film highlights the legacy and innovation of Oshkosh Corporation, a company founded in 1917 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. From its first four-wheel drive truck, Oshkosh has specialized in building rugged, high-performance vehicles for challenging environments. Today, the company operates one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world, utilizing computer-aided design and precision machinery to ensure exceptional quality at competitive costs. Generations of dedicated employees have upheld a tradition of craftsmanship, making Oshkosh synonymous with durability, efficiency, and reliability. The vehicles produced reflect not only cutting-edge technology but also the deep commitment of the people behind them. 0:00 – Introduction to Oshkosh’s legacy of technological innovation and quality since its founding in 1917. 1:11 – The first Oshkosh four-wheel drive truck marks the start of a line of specialized vehicles designed for tough conditions. 2:52 – Today, Oshkosh trucks are built in a state-of-the-art plant using computer-aided design and advanced machinery, continuing a heritage of craftsmanship and excellence. 3:39 – The vehicles reflect the skill and commitment of the Oshkosh team to deliver the highest quality. 7:16 – Oshkosh trucks are highlighted for their dependability, performance, lower operating costs, and long life, all backed by dedicated manufacturing. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irkga51Nw1Q Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:44:00 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/88330188-8321-486f-a5c7-0086f4082af1 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.