Heavy Cargo Pack DLC for ATS - developed and published by SCS Software, is a content expansion that enhances the game by introducing challenging oversized and heavy cargo loads, along with specialized trailers designed to handle them. The Heavy Cargo Pack transforms ATS into a test of skill and precision, moving beyond standard semi-trailers to deliver massive, multi-axle loads across the American road network. It introduces nine unique heavy cargoes, ranging from 55,000 lbs to 123,000 lbs (25 to 56 metric tons), reflecting real-world trucking challenges governed by the U.S. Federal Bridge Gross Weight Formula.

Features Heavy Cargo Pack DLC:

New Cargoes:
  • Nine distinct heavy cargo types, each with unique weights and handling requirements:
    • Crawler Tractor: A rugged piece of construction equipment.
    • Lift Truck Chassis: A heavy industrial component.
    • Lift Truck: A complete forklift unit.
    • Cable Reel: Massive spools for industrial cabling.
    • Milling Machine: Precision machinery for manufacturing.
    • All Terrain Crane: A versatile crane for tough job sites.
    • Scraper: Earth-moving equipment.
    • Transformer: A hefty electrical component.
    • Bulldozer: A powerful construction vehicle.
  • Weights range from 55,000 lbs (25 tons) to 123,000 lbs (56 tons), demanding careful driving and route planning.

Specialized Trailers:
  • Introduces multi-joint trailers with steerable axles, designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards:
    • Jeep: The front section connects to the truck’s fifth wheel, spreading weight.
    • Booster/Spreader (Stinger): Optional rear axle unit to further distribute load weight, enhancing stability.
    • Multiple Pivot Points: Available in various lengths, these trailers pivot at multiple joints, improving maneuverability but complicating reversing.
  • High-tech steering axles help navigate tight turns safely, a nod to real-world heavy haul technology.

Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Increased Difficulty: Heavier loads affect truck handling, requiring stronger engines (e.g., 600+ hp options added in 2017) and careful speed management, especially on inclines.
  • Achievements: Five Steam achievements tied to the DLC:
    • Time for Big Hauling: Deliver your first Heavy Cargo Pack job.
    • Heavy, but Not Bull in a China Shop!: Complete a perfect delivery (no damage, no fines, in-time) over 1,000 miles.
    • Bigger Cargo, Bigger Profit: Earn $100,000 across five consecutive deliveries.
    • I Thought This Should Be Heavy?!: Deliver all nine heavy cargoes.
    • How Heavy Am I?!: Weigh a load of at least 175,000 lbs at a truck scale or weigh station.
  • Realism: Trailers and cargo reflect U.S. regulations, differing from European designs in ETS2, adding authenticity to the American trucking experience.

This DLC update includes (2025):

  • three new cargoes - a Mobile Screener, a Mobile Crusher, and a Mobile Stacke
  • Recommended for: Missouri DLC

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