Depends on what I was going to with it. If I was going to run interstate, then I'd be satisfied with a Freightliner Argosy with the 110" sleeper - midroof, of course. I don't need a big motor. 13 O/D and perhaps something around the 450 - 460 range with a set of 3.73s would be sufficient.
Now if I was doing something local, such as end dump, local delivery of whatever, etc., I'd want something with around a 250 - 260 inch wheelbase, because of the way our bridge law works here... it's complicated beyond belief, and it really makes no sense.. if I were running an interstate load through this state with a cabover, I'd still be allowed to gross 80k, but, if I were running local with a state exemption number and a one-state fuel tax sticker, I wouldn't be able to gross the full 80k with such a short tractor.
So, if I were going to get a daycab, I'd probably say Western Star 4964 or International 9900. Being 6'2, legroom is a concern.
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