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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by tkr2hrt, Jun 21, 2007.

  1. tkr2hrt

    tkr2hrt Bobtail Member

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    I like to get your opinion on different tractor trucks

    are the volvo or freightliner or kentworth good I'm more looking for the room space and comfort than anything I know it's a truck but it's also a home away from home as well too
    thank you
     
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  3. jamwadmag

    jamwadmag Road Train Member

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    Volvos have lots of room and are pretty ergonomic, but NOT the best ride!
    Can find diff sizes/models for all the brands. Just need to go out & look ..:biggrin_25526:
     
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  4. Gazoo

    Gazoo Resident Mental Patient

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    I for one love the way my '06 Volvo VN670 rides. BUT, when I buy my own, it will be a Columbia or Century Class.
     
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  5. KVN

    KVN Bobtail Member

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    May you please explain in more details why?
     
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  6. Gazoo

    Gazoo Resident Mental Patient

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    Wow, talk about bringing one back from the dead. To answer your question..price. A good Columbia or Century will always be cheaper to buy than an old beat up Volvo. In fact, this is what I bought:

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    They's cheaper to sell too [​IMG]

    Nice tractor tho
     
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  8. Gazoo

    Gazoo Resident Mental Patient

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    Sell?? I thought you throw these away when you are done with them? :biggrin_2559:
     
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  10. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    With freightliners you do.
     
  11. ziggystyles

    ziggystyles Road Train Member

    Well I have only been in freightliners, and only Centuries. However, when you look at them...take a look at the cab of the truck. The cab is almost as wide as the rest of the tractor. When you look at alot of other trucks, the cab is narrower, hence less cab space / room.

    I don't sleep in my truck even though its a sleeper. I've used the berth once when the Interstate was shut down and I couldnt make it home, and a couple of other times to take a nap when I was driving later than normal. So with that, I cna't really tell you about the sleeper berth accomodations compared to other trucks.
     
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