Country of Origin: FTF (Floor Truck Fabriek) was a truck manufacturing company located in the Netherlands.
Usage: These were specifically designed for heavy-duty cargo transportation, and the vehicle shown in this image appears to be used for transporting heavy materials like bricks. The wording "HENDRIKS LOBITH" mentioned on the vehicle door likely refers to the name of the company and the city it belonged to.
1. Engine & Power The most distinctive feature of FTF trucks is their engine. They mostly used American-made Detroit Diesel engines.
Specifically, their 'Two-stroke' diesel engines were very famous at the time, and these trucks stood out due to the unique roaring sound emitting from them.
In addition, Cummins engines were also used for some models.
2. The Cab Instead of manufacturing their own cabins, the FTF company modified and used cabins from other companies.
The cabin in the picture you sent is one manufactured by the French company Berliet (later Renault).
They have also used cabins from the British 'Motor Panels' company for some vehicles.
3. Transmission & Axles As they were manufactured specifically for heavy-duty work, they used very strong components:
Gearbox: Mostly Fuller (Manual) or Allison (Automatic) gear systems.
Axles: Rockwell or Kirkstall axles capable of carrying very heavy loads.
4. Specialization Unlike regular lorries/trucks, these vehicles are custom-built specifically for heavy haulage transportation. They were widely used for port-related activities in the Netherlands and for transporting large machinery.
5. Cessation of Production Around the year 1995, the FTF company completely stopped manufacturing trucks, and after that, they focused only on the production of trailers.