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[buckeyefarmer]

I went out to get my mail the other day, noticed someone had gone off the road at my driveway, up over the bank in my yard, then turned and went down the bank and back on the road. Can't find it on my security cam yet.

 

[PCo farm]

Pushin' his weight limit

 

[California]

Pushin' his weight limit

Great photo!

But a real question, why would the tractor have such a long wheelbase? There's no overall rig length limit in that state?

 

[bcp]

Maybe bridge restrictions.

Bruce

 

[MF243RedTop]

Have no details other than I found the vid on social media... And snapped some screen shots..
Wow .

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[BravoXray]

Great photo!

But a real question, why would the tractor have such a long wheelbase? There's no overall rig length limit in that state?

There are no restrictions on the length of semi tractors, only on trailers. The longer wheelbase trucks ride better, but are a pain to maneuver in tight places. It's mostly a "mine's bigger than yours" trucker thing though. That one looks to be pushing a 300 inch wheelbase.

 

[JPRambo]

When I worked for a hospital we had a 1meg generator delivered. The tractor had the same wheelbase. I asked the driver the same question. He said the fed trailers had 8 feet to the fifth wheel.

 

[aczlan]

My wife (nurse) kept the guy talking and kept the other eager civilian rescuers from cutting him loose out of his seat belt until the EMS got there - after a crash like that you don't want to move a person at all without a backboard let along dump a guy on his head...

Watched a guy get tboned, roll and spin like a top on his roof.
He was not happy that I wouldn't "help him" by cutting his seatbelt, popping it, or letting someone else do that.
His jeep was on its roof still and he looked like he was pushing 350-400#, no was I was going to be able to to help him get out if he wasn't able to bench press himself and it wasn't worth the risk if he had a neck issue...

Aaron Z

 

[duramaxsky]

There are no restrictions on the length of semi tractors, only on trailers. The longer wheelbase trucks ride better, but are a pain to maneuver in tight places. It's mostly a "mine's bigger than yours" trucker thing though. That one looks to be pushing a 300 inch wheelbase.

It's like big stacks. There no advantages except compensation for a small unit somewhere else.

 

[gstrom99]

It's like big stacks. There no advantages except compensation for a small unit somewhere else.

You mean, like these?

 

[Rockbadchild]

It's like big stacks. There no advantages except compensation for a small unit somewhere else.

yeah no offence taking here but I find these saying or stereotype funny and makes no sense. I think customization in general are a waste of money. If Id have a lifted truck it wouldn't be my daily driver it be a hunting truck but that's what they say for people with lifted trucks as well. Then if you drive a Prius they say somethings else (we all know what they say), so I guess the question is what do you have to drive to be a typical guy that don't need to compensate for anything ?

 

[Dftodd]

yeah no offence taking here but I find these saying or stereotype funny and makes no sense. I think customization in general are a waste of money. If Id have a lifted truck it wouldn't be my daily driver it be a hunting truck but that's what they say for people with lifted trucks as well. Then if you drive a Prius they say somethings else (we all know what they say), so I guess the question is what do you have to drive to be a typical guy that don't need to compensate for anything drives ?

Most days I'm commuting in a Buick Encore. It's a little toaster oven crossover. But gets 32mpg or better on the highway.

I have a 42 mile commute to work one way.

Wife drives my truck back and forth to work most of the time. It's a GMC Sierra half ton super crew, leather and loaded. And gets 16mpg. Trucks stock, purchased used with low mileage, and was a lucky find when we were in the market for a newer truck.

Her commute is 10 miles total each day. So a tank of gas lasts 2 weeks in the truck versus 1.5 tanks of gas for me to get back and forth to work. We save about $135 a week by me commuting in the car.

 

[BigBlue1]

yeah no offence taking here but I find these saying or stereotype funny and makes no sense. I think customization in general are a waste of money. If Id have a lifted truck it wouldn't be my daily driver it be a hunting truck but that's what they say for people with lifted trucks as well. Then if you drive a Prius they say somethings else (we all know what they say), so I guess the question is what do you have to drive to be a typical guy that don't need to compensate for anything drives ?

Sorry, that goal is never attainable. Because there will always be someone who dislikes your tastes and criticizes via these types of digs.

 

[Jstpssng]

Sorry, that goal is never attainable. Because there will always be someone who dislikes your tastes and criticizes via these types of digs.

Actually the correct answer would be a Prius... with a 402.
Although hybrids ar no longer socially acceptablei it has to be an EV.
Which would still kick that Prius on takeoff...

 

[bcp]

Never judge a specific car by its name.







Bruce

 

[Jstpssng]

Never judge a specific car by its name.

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Bruce

Because SOMEBODY had to do it!!!

 

[BillP603]

The weight of the hitch alone is sagging this VW

 

[fruitcakesa]

View attachment 799110The weight of the hitch alone is sagging this VW

Yes but it's a Diesel!

 

[Renze]

There are no restrictions on the length of semi tractors, only on trailers. The longer wheelbase trucks ride better, but are a pain to maneuver in tight places. It's mostly a "mine's bigger than yours" trucker thing though. That one looks to be pushing a 300 inch wheelbase.

At a certain length, wheelbase gives no more benefit in ride quality. Independent air suspension front axles do.

The right feeling – how IFS was developed

The assignment was clearly defined: develop a suspension system that would make Volvo’s trucks world leaders in handling and comfort. Realising the target was more of a challenge.

www.volvotrucks.com

 

[Renze]

so I guess the question is what do you have to drive to be a typical guy that don't need to compensate for anything ?

A gray Volvo V70, like me