780 handling vs 670 handling?

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by J.D.W., May 27, 2012.

  1. J.D.W.

    J.D.W. Light Load Member

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    Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering if the 780 has the same nimble, tight turning and handling capabilities as the smaller 670?
     
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  3. catalinaflyer

    catalinaflyer Road Train Member

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    I have never driven a 670 but my 2012 780 does not turn as tight as my 06 780 did. Still good and can turn back into the trailer if not carefull but not as quickly as the 06 would.
     
  4. russellkanning

    russellkanning Medium Load Member

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    It can't be as tight with the longer wheel base right?
     
  5. Mlaz Bogdanci

    Mlaz Bogdanci Light Load Member

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    not as tight as the 670 but pretty darn tight compared to other trucks.but out on the road 780 with air ride steer with a little wind you are all over the road i would not buy a 780 again unless its for a team run.670 just sits on the road much much better
     
  6. dOktOr

    dOktOr Bobtail Member

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    ...longer wb on the 780s...just sayin'...:biggrin_25523:
     
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  7. Mlaz Bogdanci

    Mlaz Bogdanci Light Load Member

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    Still better than 780 thats what i have now and i had 4 670s before ...just sayn'...its not the wheel base its the front air ride suspension that sucks
     
  8. Mlaz Bogdanci

    Mlaz Bogdanci Light Load Member

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  9. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    I cant say this is absolutelly new suspention. Volvo used it in B series buses. and I'm familiar with this suspention working on european buses. made in Ukraine trolleybuses got this kind of suspention too.

    First of all - too many parts and we have to rebuild it every 200 K

    and this suspention works well with ECAS only (+$1500)
     
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