Why do so many Americans hate European trucks?

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  1. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Would be perfect if she had a different trailer.
     
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  3. spyder7723

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    The measurement is center of front axle to center of drive axles. Not the last drive axle, but the center of the group. 245 to 260 is common. Mine is 280 inches.

    And it's my money to waste if i want a non aero truck. Why do you give a rats behind what i do with my money?
     
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    Center of front axle to center of rear tandem ....

    I’ve got a 237” day cab...... with a set back front axle...so mid frame is actually longer....

    T-800....
     
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    Thats pretty stretched out for a day cab. many sleeper t800's are 240.
     
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    Canadian max is 244" I think most US trucks are at or under that .
    Mine is 280" also if I remember right
     
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    Yes... heavy spec tractor and it rides nice...

    And optically it looks much longer......:)
     
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    Thank you

    I suppose it is pointless to try to explain to you that we should try to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air?
     
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    Yes....,

    And I’m a tree hugging ex-hippie type....
     
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    I looked at several EU tractors, and a wheelbase of 130 inch is about average. Surprising?
     
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    Reason for edit: typo, I wrote 230, should be 130.
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    Trees love CO2 , they would hug me if they knew how much I make for them
     
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