Afruimwagens: Development, technology and cultural significance of the clearing wagon in a modern and historical context
Afruimwagens literally translated from Dutch as “cleaning carts” or “carts”—are specialized vehicles or carts designed for the efficient transport, removal, or redistribution of materials in agricultural, industrial, and sometimes ceremonial contexts. At first glance, they may appear to be simple utility vehicles, but their construction, adaptability, and history reveal a much deeper story. From early…