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tropolisclone 06-15-2008 03:57 PM

Why are some tractors bigger than others...
 
doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:

Mackman 06-15-2008 03:58 PM

:roll: :roll:

Fredog 06-15-2008 04:05 PM

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

WildK9 06-15-2008 04:07 PM

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:

Windwalker 06-15-2008 04:28 PM

Comfort versus maneuverability

Rev.Vassago 06-15-2008 04:33 PM

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.

Roadhog 06-15-2008 05:08 PM

Black trucks are much bigger than White trucks. :?
It's not an optical allusion...sorry.

Malaki86 06-15-2008 05:16 PM

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.

Chasing Daylight 06-15-2008 06:04 PM

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. :)

golfhobo 06-15-2008 06:38 PM

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: :lol:

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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