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Peterbilt Long Vs. Short Hood??

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by trucknut87, Nov 1, 2013.

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  1. Nov 1, 2013 #21
    25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    One of the companies running Petes, was doing mostly tank and buying C-13 engines formerly in 378 Petes and lately in aero, and have started buying Kenworth instead because of supposedly intractable problems with the new Petes, they wouldn't buy anything but a small Cat before, and now are buying, and having trouble with, the MX.
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2013 #22
    KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Absolutely agree you CAN get a 550 cat in a 387, BUT, and pay attention here, I will bet you a weeks pay that he has the premium length 120" BBC, please educate yourself instead of arguing with me.

    SPECIFICATIONS Aerodynamic
    Model 387 Day Cab 112” and 120” BBC
    Engines Caterpillar C13* Caterpillar C15** Cummins ISX**
    305-470 HP 435-600 HP 385-600 HP
    Transmissions Fuller Manual Fuller Automated
    10, 13, 15, 18 Speed 10, 13 Speed
    Front Axle Rating 12,000 - 14,600 LBS
    Rear Axle Rating - Single 20,000 - 26,000 LBS
    Rear Axle Rating - Tandem 38,000 - 46,000 LBS
    * C13 available on 112” BBC
    ** C15 and ISX available on 120” BBC
    The Peterbilt Model 387 Day Cab combines superior
    fuel efficient styling and performance with the quality
    and value you expect from Peterbilt. For more
    information on the Model 387 Day Cab, contact your
    local Peterbilt dealer, visit www.peterbilt.com or call
    1-800-552-0024.
    PETE-9852 Rev. 2/09 Printed in U.S
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2013 #23
    25(2)+2

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    There is less reason now for the difference between a 388 and a 389, the big one was weight, you need less length and weight to haul a smaller engine. Bulk applications liked to keep weight to a minimum.

    I saw what appeared to be a 386 or probably a 586 hooked to a lowboy, set back axle, split fenders and headlight assembly from a 379, with a DEF tank and Tri-pac tucked under a Uni-built sleeper.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2013 #24
    Cowmobile

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    Ok, you are correct, I misread your original post.
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2013 #25
    KANSAS TRANSIT

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    Cascadias are available with a 113" BBC (short hood) and a 125" (long hood) largest motor available in the 113 Cascadia is a DD13, I have 8 of them. I ALSO have a 384 Pete 115 BBC (short hood) largest motor available in that ruck is C-13 Cat.
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2013 #26
    G3Truks

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    Chicks hate short trucks.....size matters.....back quiet...
     
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  9. Nov 1, 2013 #27
    trucknut87

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    I like the debates, rich in model/engine combos!
     
    trucknut87, Nov 1, 2013
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    popcorn169 Thanks this.
  10. Nov 28, 2013 #28
    mattbnr

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    I would never drive a long nose truck. I did it as a loaner truck and hated it. No visibility, no room, loud, turning sucked, seats were crap, ride was awful. If my company tried to stick me in a long nose again I'd hand them the keys and head home.
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2013 #29
    7.3 cowboy

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    You have never drove a peterbilt American class and low leaf air. I don't get the no visibility part I have no trouble seeing out of mine. Mines quiet in cab and I get around the elevators just as good as the freightshakers and aero trucks
     
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  12. Dec 5, 2013 #30
    ODR

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    I agree with 7.3 cowboy. And it depends on make of truck my 379 long hood turns way better than my brothers W900B. Also I have read on another forum that you can order a Paccar made truck with a wider front axle to give them a better turning radius.
     
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