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Volvo 730 or 780?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 6thGodFam, Oct 28, 2017.

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  1. Oct 28, 2017 #1
    6thGodFam

    6thGodFam Bobtail Member

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    I'm looking into buying an 2017 Volvo 730 or 780.. Which one would you get if you had to get one?

    Side note it wont be White.. :D
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2017 #2
    Aradrox

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    I like the way the 780 looks never drove a 730 or 780 just a 670 Wich I like alright
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2017 #3
    Espressolane

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    Same truck for the most part.
    the primary difference being mid roof vs tall roof.
    know a driver, O/O has a 730 and likes it a lot.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2017 #4
    TallJoe

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    730? Is it not designed for hoppers and open decks? I'd take 780 but only if it's white. Specious and beautiful inside. White color means purity and innocence.
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2017 #5
    6thGodFam

    6thGodFam Bobtail Member

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    I have driven the 780/670 which are both great but i enjoyed the 780 a lot more just because of the extra room for myself maybe because im 6'3 :eek:
     
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  8. Oct 28, 2017 #6
    HopeOverMope

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    No brainer for me really, I pull an open deck and would still prefer the condo of the 780. That's just nice OTR living
     
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  9. Oct 28, 2017 #7
    TallJoe

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    The aerodynamics here should not matter as much as to take it over luxury....
     
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  10. Oct 28, 2017 #8
    25(2)+2

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    If you're looking at something where height might be a problem, like tankers, you need to consider that. I drove a 780 for a day, nothing in newer Volvos but that one.

    Takes more to cool or heat a condo, as well.
     
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  11. Oct 28, 2017 #9
    loudtom

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    Another difference is that you can sit at the workstation with the top bunk down on the 780, but not with the 730. Comfortably, anyway.
     
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  12. Oct 28, 2017 #10
    boneebone

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    Why not wait till next month and order a 860?
     
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