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VNL670 vs 780 ride comfort

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by RichTrucker2020, May 30, 2020.

  1. May 30, 2020 #1
    RichTrucker2020

    RichTrucker2020 Light Load Member

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    So am looking to buy a Volvo just for the ride comfort and road vibration reduction. Is there a difference between the 670 vs 780 in terms of ride comfort? Or is it just can size difference. Thanks
     
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  3. May 30, 2020 #2
    daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    It will be more how you spec it.
    If you want less vibrations get the single screw with the pusher axle that lifts.
     
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  4. May 30, 2020 #3
    RichTrucker2020

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    Am concerned more of vibrations in the steering wheel and chair. Can't do pusher axle as I drive the snowy states in the winter. Is air suspension standard on the front axles?
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2020 #4
    KB3MMX

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    air suspension is definitely not standard and usually the 700 series rides better than the 600 series trucks.
    Pusher axle isn't much difference in snowy states.. unless you plan on doing a bunch of off-road it wouldn't scare me.
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2020 #5
    Atlaw4u

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    Get the longer wheel base which smooths it out a bit. Also, Volvo has an option known as adaptive loading, which is different than a traditional pusher axle. It can fully lift up, which also helps with mileage. It's referred to as adaptive loading and I've heard good reviews even in wintery condition.
    Maybe look at the 860 with the D13 at 500hp with I-shift.
    Check out Provost Motorsports on youtube. He has the D13 with the turbo compounding and reports impressive fuel mileage running fairly heavy loads.
     
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