Truck starter noise

[Rubycon]

Anyone notice how trucks make this noise when starting up? Sounds like an air motor.

 

[BoomerD]

I worked on a lot of construction haul trucks that had air starters...sounded like that, and IIRC, some race vehicles also have air starters to diminish weight. Otherwise, if my truck starter sounded like that, I'd be concerned...(and probably stuck somewhere when the dammed thing crapped out!)

 

[Rubycon]

The way some of the dock handlers' trucks look you'd be surprised that they even run. On New Providence Island it's quite the opposite. These guys are like ricers but they're tractors. :Q Train horns are quite popular and they mount them across the hood and gold plate them. Some are musical and are ridiculously loud.