VNL780 vs ProStar

some drivers love Volvo, and they say better the Volkvo is Volvo, some not. I really like Volvo cab and sleeper, its smooth ride, but I do not to fix wires, SCR system,cpmplicated light unit...

This year I've been surprized with new Mack. All internals are Volvo Powertrainme, but I like MACK cab!!!!

 

The Volvo cab is steel, so it is heavier, if that makes a difference to you. It is also much safer in a severe wreck. I think the 780 is the most liveable cab, short of one of those mega sleepers. If the Volvo has a Volvo engine, then you are limited to Volvo shops for engine repair. A Cummins is serviceable in many more places. The 780 may have an air ride front axle, if so it will be one of the smoothest riding trucks on the road.

 

Yeah.... really truth.

 

How do they handle with that air ride fr axle

 

A friend was driving a long time in a T 660,now he drives in a780'and he is happy with the Volvo,less noises,more smoother driving,bigger cabin,better quality for the Volvo compared with the T 660

 

The air ride front axle handles just fine.

I guess the change in how it feels is sort of like going from a fixed cab to an air ride cab. The sensation of how it leans is a bit different, but not that much.

Mine is rated at 13,200 and with a 530 ISX, 13 speed, and an APU I'm around 12,300-12,400 all the time on the steers with the fifth whell one notch forward of centered over my drives. So I have run 11R24.5's and now went to load range H 16 plies on 24.5 low pros to have the tire weight capacity.

 

I'd go for it. Cab will be bigger and roomier than the prostar you are currently in. Finally it will be more driver friendly and quieter.

KH

 

I drove a 780 for a year in 06' it had the air front axle and when it went into a corner it had way more lean than any othertruck i've driven with that said it was by far the smoothest,quietest and most comfortable truck i've driven.