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  1. 06-15-2008 08:57 AM #1
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    Default Why are some tractors bigger than others...

    doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:
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  2. 06-15-2008 08:58 AM #2
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  3. 06-15-2008 09:05 AM #3
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    Default Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...

    Quote Originally Posted by tropolisclone
    doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:
    some tractors are bigger than others because some of the other tractors are smaller
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  4. 06-15-2008 09:07 AM #4
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    Default Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...

    Quote Originally Posted by Fredog

    some tractors are bigger than others because some of the other tractors are smaller
    and some are juuuusssssssstttttttt right. :P :wink:
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    Default Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...

    Quote Originally Posted by tropolisclone
    doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:
    Because they have more wheels. DUH.
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  7. 06-15-2008 10:08 AM #7
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    Black trucks are much bigger than White trucks. :?
    It's not an optical allusion...sorry.

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    I run a Volvo 770 (77" sleeper). My company also runs Volvo 670's (67" sleeper). The 2 models have the same wheelbase. I just don't have as much room behind the cab.
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    Quote Originally Posted by roadhog
    Black trucks are much bigger than White trucks. :?
    It's not an optical allusion...sorry.
    And thinking back to the old Eddie Murphy bit...

    Japanese trucks are really small.
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    My truck USED to be smaller than some trucks.... but then I bought an additive called X-10's!!

    Now, well face it..... it IS bigger..... AND wider! :shock:

    And yes.... it DOES make it harder to park! But, I STILL like the challenge of a tight alley dock!! :wink:
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    IF my theory is correct, the John Holmes Peter Pump should turn my International into a Peterbilt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveP
    IF my theory is correct, the John Holmes Peter Pump should turn my International into a Peterbilt.
    No, It will make it bigger not prettier. It's a peter pump, not a miracle worker.
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    Quote Originally Posted by golfhobo
    My truck USED to be smaller than some trucks.... but then I bought an additive called X-10's!!

    Now, well face it..... it IS bigger..... AND wider! :shock:

    And yes.... it DOES make it harder to park! But, I STILL like the challenge of a tight alley dock!! :wink:
    ROFLMAO!!!!!! :P
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    The longer the wheelbase the harder it is to back up. I have a long wheelbase 379. There are some spots I had wished I had a short truck.
    I got it in the spot, just took me a little longer.
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    Default Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...

    Quote Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
    Because they have more wheels. DUH.
    Why are trucks called 18 wheelers?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hitman
    Quote Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
    Because they have more wheels. DUH.
    Why are trucks called 18 wheelers?
    Because you have to be 18 to "wheel", or drive them. DUH. :wink:
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    DUUUUUUUUUUUUH.........Silly me
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    i think the OP is messing with all of you people.

    you knwo what i've always wanted to say to a woman in a bar? "let me slide my king pin into your 5th wheel." something of that nature. of course i'd say it while i'm tanked. so tanked that i wouldn't care if i got slapped and/or kicked in the balls. speaking of being plastered, i haven't been that way since i was home for an entire week due to christmas. that was a great week.
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