Tiny Tractors

Discussion in 'Prime' started by precisionpower, Dec 8, 2013.

  1. precisionpower

    precisionpower Light Load Member

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    Whats the deal with the tiny trucks?

    Looks like theres room to lay down and not much more
     
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  3. Giltner1

    Giltner1 Light Load Member

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    I think they call them light weights.
     
  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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  5. n3ss

    n3ss Heavy Load Member

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    allows them to pull more weight at the expense of comfort/space for the driver, but then they also pay the driver more for using a lightweight (compared to a larger truck)
     
  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    How much more are we talking?
     
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  7. jk72180

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    I'm in one right now it's not as bad as you think. There is 2 cabinets above the bed your under bunk space and with the passenger seat gone I have alto of floor space. Not sure what you plan on doing in here but the condo isn't all that roomy either.
     
  8. InternationalTrucker

    InternationalTrucker Light Load Member

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    What exactly kind if truck are u guys referring to? Do you mind posting a pic or a link?
     
  9. n3ss

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    If i remember right, it's .42 cpm for the lightweight, .37 otherwise.

    from a prime website, these are their 'lightweight' trucks: Peterbilt 384, Freightliner Columbia, and International 9200 models
     
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  10. Quickfarms

    Quickfarms Heavy Load Member

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    When I heard tiny tractor I was thinking yard mule.

    Is the OP talking about these new tractors that have the storage behind the seat or the integrated 36" sleeper.
     
  11. jk72180

    jk72180 Light Load Member

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    I'm in a cascadia the bunk pretty much goes to the seat. They removed the upright cabinets. Would post a pic but not sure how from the phone.
     
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