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tropolisclone 06-15-2008 03:57 AM
Why are some tractors bigger than others...
 
doesn't that make backing the trailer in harder??? :shock:

Mackman 06-15-2008 03:58 AM
:roll: :roll:

Fredog 06-15-2008 04:05 AM
Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...
 
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 AM
Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...
 
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 AM
Comfort versus maneuverability

Rev.Vassago 06-15-2008 04:33 AM
Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...
 
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 AM
Black trucks are much bigger than White trucks. :?
It's not an optical allusion...sorry.

Malaki86 06-15-2008 05:16 AM
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 AM
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 AM
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:

DaveP 06-15-2008 08:26 AM
IF my theory is correct, the John Holmes Peter Pump should turn my International into a Peterbilt.

Jumbo 06-15-2008 09:52 AM
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. :D

WildK9 06-15-2008 10:31 AM
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: :lol:

And yes.... it DOES make it harder to park! But, I STILL like the challenge of a tight alley dock!! :wink:
ROFLMAO!!!!!! :P

Mattangcobra 06-15-2008 12:12 PM
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.

hitman 06-15-2008 02:18 PM
Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...
 
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Because they have more wheels. DUH.
Why are trucks called 18 wheelers? :lol:

Rev.Vassago 06-15-2008 02:30 PM
Re: Why are some tractors bigger than others...
 
Originally Posted by hitman
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Because they have more wheels. DUH.
Why are trucks called 18 wheelers? :lol:
Because you have to be 18 to "wheel", or drive them. DUH. :wink:

hitman 06-16-2008 05:10 AM
DUUUUUUUUUUUUH.........Silly me :roll:

Syncrosonix 06-16-2008 05:13 AM
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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