Which truck would you get for pulling tanks?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by 19d, May 23, 2017.

  1. 19d

    19d Road Train Member

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    Just for fun and to hear people's opinions. Let's say you could buy any truck you wanted up to like 160k. This truck needs to be a good truck for pulling tanks, like 44,500 or 45k pound loads. What truck would you buy? Wheelbase? Etc... Etc... I don't know a lot about trucks yet guys so I really would love to hear ideas you experienced drivers have. Ya know what works the best and what doesn't. Things I hope to learn by listening to what you have to say every time I read post ya do.
     
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  3. KillingTime

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    One that doesn't make you think you have the right to punch people because your feelings got a boo-boo.

    I hope that's more helpful than a list of specs.

    What?
     
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    Ok, I'll bite. It'd be a Western Star 4900ex daycab. 550 Cat, 13 speed, 3.70 rears. 24.5 low pro wheels, 230" wheelbase.

    Actually, that's real close to what I have already.
     
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    19d Road Train Member

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    What truck makes people wanna punch someone? Maybe I'm reading this wrong or something.
     
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    19d Road Train Member

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    I definitely wouldn't want a truck that made me angry or wanna fight.. I would stay away from these type of trucks guys
     
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    Hi 19d, sounds like a backfire from the last post, uhp, uhp, don't try and remember, or we'll get this thread axed too. Remember, no politics or racial stuff, other than that, the mods seem pretty tolerant. Hope you took some time off, fishing with no bait, that kind of thing, please, does wonders for the attitude. And perhaps I'm being partial, but if you are going to spend a fortune, buy a Kwhopper or Pete. All trucks pretty much do the same thing today, and resale is the key. If you do want a truck that makes you want to punch someone, get a 2 cycle Detroit.:mad:
     
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  8. 19d

    19d Road Train Member

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    Im asking about trucks, has nothing to do with politics or racism.. im lost on this whole thing so far. Is it bad to ask what trucks people like in here
     
  9. 19d

    19d Road Train Member

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    Maybe what truck is your favorite is better
     
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    I wouldn't want that 2 cycle Detroit if it makes ya angry like this.. not for this guy
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    KT was referring to your episode in a truck stop a while back, and you physically hit a driver for driving erratically. I doubt there's another 19d paratrooper here. You do remember that, don't you?
     
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