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Best truck for tall guys?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sailguy, Oct 25, 2013.

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  1. Oct 25, 2013 #1
    Sailguy

    Sailguy Light Load Member

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    Curious as to the most comfortable truck for tall people. I trained in a Freightliner Concordia 07. It was hard to get the right balance between the pedals being too close and sitting too high in the seat.
    I'm 6'3". Any particular trucks fit tall guys better? Thanks
     
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  3. Oct 25, 2013 #2
    GITRDUN45

    GITRDUN45 Heavy Load Member

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    Great question as I'm 6ft.2in. and searching for right truck for me.
     
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  4. Oct 25, 2013 #3
    Milktanker

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    I personally like my kw 660. I'm 6'2 and it fits me pretty well
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2013 #4
    GITRDUN45

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    How on MPG? Engine?HP? Thanks
     
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  7. Oct 25, 2013 #5
    Cranky Yankee

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    I am 6' 5" and was ver comfortable in a KW700
    my KW660 the windshield was too low for me to have the seat high enough
    for my 60 year old knees not to hurt
    but any truck I have been in hasn't been enough of a problem to prioritize that in a decision
    of who to drive for
     
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  8. Oct 25, 2013 #6
    TruckDuo

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  9. Oct 25, 2013 #7
    Milktanker

    Milktanker Medium Load Member

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    I was getting 6.8 on paper 09 cummins isx 450 hp with a 9 speed
     
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  10. Oct 25, 2013 #8
    EZ Money

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    The Pete in my sig is about the most room I have had in the driver seat...I am 6ft and like to sit low.
    This truck has a really large cab.

    I will be moving into a 2014 Cascadia next week.....not sure I will enjoy that but the job is better.
     
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  11. Oct 25, 2013 #9
    Sailguy

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    That was my problem too, wind shield too low to get my knees comfortable.

    I know I'll be stuck with what they give me but if I get a choice...
     
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  12. Oct 25, 2013 #10
    blairandgretchen

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    5 foot 11 with my hair all sticking up and comfortable in a 2014 Cascadia, condo. The cab allows you to stand and move to the sleeper without head banging - which would drive me nuts in the old mid-roof.

    Your hip to knee ratio plays a big part.
     
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