290wb vs 300 wb 389

Is that an option or standard?

 

From my understanding its mandatory per peterbilt engineering that anything over 290" or 46k rear ends and you get a frame insert. Ive got a 2018 388 with a 312"wb and a lift axle set 90" forward of the front driver and Ive got a liner from the rear of the frame to the back of the cab. Only optiin was going to a full liner all the way to the front.

 

I personally wouldn't get over 280-290...... 290 would be absolute max for me. I have a 270 389 and love it..

 

Unless you are pulling a tank you'll probably want to avoid a tractor over 280" long. Or you are specing something for extra axles.

Getting a 244" short hood 379 with a 53' triaxle flat deck into some places is a challenge for me. I couldn't imagine another 4-5 feet of truck with a 12 foot split tandem.

 

Yea but your not allowing for the "I gotta look cool factor".
It pays more to make the job harder don't you know.

 

I find it interesting that guys with long wheelbase trucks aren’t the ones I see with the fenders held on by zip ties; the wheels all banged up from curbs; the fairings all busted off the bunk and fuel tanks: I wonder why that is.....
Must be that they have more practice using equipment that size.

I guess all the guys running those super maneuverable trucks are busy counting money, what with all the time they save maneuvering in tight spots.
Counting money- that’s gotta be what they’re doing.