differences between US and EU trailer

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  1. 98989

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    and note higher tires

    also low cab dont swing too much


    but i would rather chose something harder for tank trailer
     
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  3. Scania man

    Scania man Road Train Member

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    I drove a freightliner , it's in my picture album, same! Really bad to drive, clutch is unbelievably heavy, view outside is terrible, suspension is horrible, build quality worse! I liked the size of the bed though, couldn't believe how small it is
     
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    The clutches are heavy in US trucks. That is why most drivers float when shifting. The only time I touch the clutch is stopping and starting.

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    Scania man Thanks this.
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    is there different 5th wheel heights in US?


    here we have 3basic and few specific heights

    -95cm -37inch
    -105cm -41inch
    -115cm -45inch

    tipper tractors

    -120-125cm -47-49inch

    front wheel drive tractors can have 5th heel up to 58inch or 148cm

    strong 6x4 trucks for oversize loads and tipper trailers can have 59inch
     
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    also look like we will get even lower standard than 95

    because total height must be 4m and we have 5cm of tolerance volume trucks are usually 408-409cm

    so we already have trailers with 4cm thick neck (1.5inch)

    so we will get tires 315/45 140mm 5th wheel ( 12+128 ) low trailer neck 3m of interior height and this will be in law ....

    i find video showing actros with those tires -lowest for now)

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaqomKImheo[/ame]
     
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    Sounds like us. The hight varies by application. It looks like we have the same range.

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    The one I drove was 1999, are they still heavy? How are they in heavy traffic starting and stopping alot? Here they are lighter or as light as a car,
     
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    Your leg gets a workout... Lol

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  11. Scania man

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    I'd love to see a low ride US truck
     
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