Class 8 Truck

joe2065

Expert Expediter
Can any one tell me about class 8 truck. What is the Wheel base is better to have small wheel base or big. I'm looking at VOLVO VNL64T660 model with 12.7 detroit 10 speed block. what if the truck has dual exhaust is it good or bad does it takes more fuel to run with dual exhaust.Please guide me need these infor thak you in advance
 

Glen Rice

Veteran Expediter
You better go to a truck body company like Hoosier Trucks in Ft. Wayne and get the real poop on what your looking at for your particular application. How big a box are you looking at? Or are you thinking tractor trailer? Need more of what your thinking??
 

Djcoak

Expert Expediter
If it were me and I was spending the money on a 660 why not spend a few extra bucks and get a 770?
 

twodogsdaddy

Expert Expediter
If you're going to pull trailers other than the slight difficulty of getting into tight spaces the longer the wheel base the better the ride...If your going to add a box and make it a straight truck I would talk to a couple of dealers familiar with the setup..a good possibility that you will have to stretch the frame..If that is the case the initial wheelbase should not make much difference. Good Luck
 
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