Tri-axle dump truck recommendations?

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  1. dedmunne

    dedmunne Bobtail Member

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    I'm 6'1 300lbs with long legs and was looking for pre-emmisions dump truck recommendations concerning driver comfort for someone my size !

    I'd prefer a WS, Pete or KW but am open to other options too. Thanks for any and all advice!
     
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  3. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    Get what you like. Every day cab is tight unless you get a fat boy kit, which isn’t happening on a dump truck.
     
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    Everyone I know runs a fat boy kit on the Pete and KW dumps
     
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    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    Well that would be the way to go then. I guess I’ve never noticed a fat boy kit on a dump truck.
     
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    Mack.
     
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  7. ESAFO

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    If you're doing alot of construction site work/off road, Mack is tried & true built to last & durable.
    Not the most comfortable or spacious but at the end of the day your getting pd.
    Pete very spacious & comfortable but does not like rugged off road work & parts wont last.
    Very good line of site in Pete due to cab size, Mack seems more blind spots & use your fender mirrors all the time.
    Drove a KW for short period as my truck (Pete) down for repairs & didn't like it at all.
    Drove Mack's for 10yrs went to a Pete for 2yrs now back in a Mack.
    Longer the truck is the Pete's suspension sits lower so tags can get bound up, saying this because I drive a 7 axle dump straight truck so I know 1rst hand.
    In our area I see some WS on the road but know nothing about them to offer any insite.
     
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