US vs UK/EU trucks
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Size of trucks in the EU are regulated: https://epthinktank.eu/2014/04/10/weights-and-dime...
Its also usage. Imagine trying to navigate one of the large American style trucks through your average town centre to deliver to Tesco Express for example...
Its also usage. Imagine trying to navigate one of the large American style trucks through your average town centre to deliver to Tesco Express for example...
Watching one of those heavy recovery programmes from over the pond and when the boss of one of the companies bought a flat front truck some of his drivers refused to drive it . They said it gave them nil crash protection .
As others have said we have restrictions on size in the UK and Europe. Some of the bonnetted EU trucks can only be used with certain shorter trailers on regular UK work .
Scania also do a flat front with an extended accommodation to the rear of the cab , commonly known as a Longline . These also can cause restrictions on trailer size.
As others have said we have restrictions on size in the UK and Europe. Some of the bonnetted EU trucks can only be used with certain shorter trailers on regular UK work .
Scania also do a flat front with an extended accommodation to the rear of the cab , commonly known as a Longline . These also can cause restrictions on trailer size.
Very few cabovers nowadays , they're mainly used by the moving companies maxing out every cubic inch . 99.5 % are conventionals/long nose , far better ride , easier access , and a larger flat or sunken floor bunk area .
Space isn't an issue in North America , generally, however getting around city streets can be problematic at times , not forgetting the turning circle similar to a cruise ship with the front axle set so far forward, plus a 53' trailer in tow . The larger companies have city trucks, which are shorter day cabbed versions for pick ups and drops . Being an owner operator with a "classic" style truck will certainly give you a challenge in the older city streets , imagine tackling central London in one of these , very similar to downtown San Francisco .
Had long nose Volvos for years then swapped to KW W900 in 2013 , trying to manoeuvre the thing in tight spaces was a bloody nightmare as the front end took soo long to react and used more room than was often available , now gladly back in another Volvo which turns on a sixpence/dime . The Volvo has its faults , but at least it goes where you want it to , in comfort .
Space isn't an issue in North America , generally, however getting around city streets can be problematic at times , not forgetting the turning circle similar to a cruise ship with the front axle set so far forward, plus a 53' trailer in tow . The larger companies have city trucks, which are shorter day cabbed versions for pick ups and drops . Being an owner operator with a "classic" style truck will certainly give you a challenge in the older city streets , imagine tackling central London in one of these , very similar to downtown San Francisco .
Had long nose Volvos for years then swapped to KW W900 in 2013 , trying to manoeuvre the thing in tight spaces was a bloody nightmare as the front end took soo long to react and used more room than was often available , now gladly back in another Volvo which turns on a sixpence/dime . The Volvo has its faults , but at least it goes where you want it to , in comfort .
Saw a long nose Scania parked up on the A34 today. Judging by the heavy haulage trailer being about 60' long, I dont think overall length was an issue.
The load looked pretty similar to this.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/452458...
The load looked pretty similar to this.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/452458...
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