Why do so many Americans hate European trucks?

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  1. Caesar

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    I guess that if you have these kind of tractors build, you will go for the maximum technical load. Special tractor, special trailer, special load. If you have to move a 100 tonne digger or so, you're already over all limits.
     
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    After watching this classic Paccar dashboard, perhaps watching a slightly more modern Paccar dashboard can be interesting as well:

     
  4. Bean Jr.

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    Who cares? You've beaten this dead horse too much.
     
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    I'd rather throw up than look at that dash all day long......
     
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    Here you go Caesar:

    Mind you, I wouldn't do this to mine.
     
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  7. Bean Jr.

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    No! Anything but that video of a phony, copy of a non-existent 3 stick!
     
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    Nice turbo on that thing too.....
     
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    That is very sensible. In Europe trucks must be checked every year. What do you think would happen if someone came with such a monstrosity? Having to let go of your steering wheel to shift??
     
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    Real drivers would hook a arm threw the steering wheel and reach over and shift....


    That guy is a hack....
     
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    I learned how to drive in a 2 stick truck. This guy attached shift levers to air shift valves and mounted them on the floor. It is a regular 13 speed. Not only does he take both hands off the wheel, he takes the transmission out of gear while splitting it up. Embarrassing!
     
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