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specs for flat bed work

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by ms_dutchess, Jul 26, 2013.

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  1. Jul 26, 2013 #11
    catalinaflyer

    catalinaflyer Road Train Member

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    Still doesn't explain the heavier weight axles. I don't see door slammer fleets spending the extra on 40k drives for absolutely no reason.
     
    catalinaflyer, Jul 26, 2013
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  3. Jul 26, 2013 #12
    Cluck Cluck

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    It is a Canadian truck. That may be part of it, only fleet I know that runs 730's is Foltz outta Detroit Lakes, MN but theirs are Ishifts
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2013 #13
    dhooks

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    If I was springing for a bran d new rig, id look long andhard at a 730 and a fontaine revolution
     
    dhooks, Jul 27, 2013
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  5. Jul 27, 2013 #14
    MJ1657

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    I know nothing about the Volvo numbering system. Is the 730 more of an owner op truck or fleet type?
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2013 #15
    Cluck Cluck

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    430=42" flat top
    630=61" mid roof
    670=61" condo
    730=77" midroof
    780=77" condo
     
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  8. Jul 27, 2013 #16
    Cluck Cluck

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    Most dealerships order OO spec 730 and 780
     
    Cluck Cluck, Jul 27, 2013
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  9. Jul 27, 2013 #17
    MJ1657

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    What is your truck?
     
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  10. Jul 27, 2013 #18
    Cluck Cluck

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    I have a 630
     
    Cluck Cluck, Jul 27, 2013
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  11. Jul 27, 2013 #19
    FLATBED

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    Lot of used EX fleet and O/O trucks from the USA ending up in Ontario Canada lately.
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2013 #20
    ms_dutchess

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    hey guys if my husband was to spec a truck for flat bed work what would they be?
     
    ms_dutchess, Jul 27, 2013
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