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Why is this truck so big?

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by GOV'T_Trucker, Feb 27, 2016.

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  1. Feb 27, 2016 #1
    GOV'T_Trucker

    GOV'T_Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    This isn't the first one I have seen like this.... The times I have seen them on the internet or in person is always a heavy hauler hence why I am posting it here.. Plus it's being sold in Canada and it is a heavy hauler (they are also selling 2 RGNS, One is a 2-3-2 setup)... Anyhow I am just curious as to why they are so high... Like this green WS truck makes the red Pete look tiny lol.. I think it looks awesome and I it kind of resembles what they look like in the Australia.. Is it cause the engine might be really big and deep that it needs the space?? It looks like it's a heavy truck.. I'm not interested in buying just curious...

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  3. Feb 27, 2016 #2
    Straight Stacks

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    They did as their Momma told em' and ate their vegetables.
     
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  4. Feb 27, 2016 #3
    Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    I know the answer.....as I have a western star very much like it.

    The cab has a 6" lift to accommodate the oversize radiator and still have the hi visibility hood.

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  5. Feb 27, 2016 #4
    passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

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    That way they can play "big" trk. lol
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2016 #5
    GOV'T_Trucker

    GOV'T_Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    Is yours the same at that one, maybe it's just the picture of that one looks beefy maybe it's just because it's parked beside another truck which is a good size comparison...

    I love the look tho.. They look beefy..

    Thanks for the answer @Rontonio
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2016 #6
    Cat sdp

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    And that thing must be a glider ... How else did he get a 625 cat.?
     
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  9. Feb 27, 2016 #7
    RGN

    RGN Road Train Member

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    I didn't know that. I learned something new today.
    T800W probably has a smaller radiator than you have? And there's the T800HH if you want it to look really stupid.
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2016 #8
    Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    No
    The radiator will fit under the set forward hood just fine.
     
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  11. Feb 27, 2016 #9
    johndeere4020

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    Doesn't say what year it is. Might be old enough to be a factory cat.
     
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  12. Feb 27, 2016 #10
    melsno

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    How about tire size? Those dont like like the standard 22 i always see on the road. I am sure with a oversize radiator and upgraded leaf suspension plus huge 600hp+ it needs elbow room.
     
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