One of these things is not like the others....

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn) 03/04/2020 at 21:20 • Filed to: None

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BOMP BOMP! Murica coming through!

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > ttyymmnn 03/04/2020 at 21:27

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Is that somehow more aerodynamic than the other trucks?

Thomas Donohue > ttyymmnn 03/04/2020 at 21:30

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Cold Air Intake?

Bathroom Fan Vent?

Antenna f or Radio Free Europe broadcast???

ttyymmnn > Thomas Donohue 03/04/2020 at 21:32

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Hellfire launcher. 

BaconSandwich is tasty. > ttyymmnn 03/04/2020 at 21:34

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I think you mean Freedom Launcher.

wafflesnfalafel > ttyymmnn 03/04/2020 at 21:42

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The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there’s beer in Texarcana...

punkgoose17 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 03/04/2020 at 21:44

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I think so. I do know engine maintenance is easier.

facw > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 03/04/2020 at 21:52

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I think marginally...

The main reason for the US/Europe split is different regulations regarding max length of trucks. In places that specify tractor+trailer cab over is going to be more popular, while in places (like the US) where max length is based on trailer length, non-cab-over trucks rule.

There are advantages to “American”-style trucks:

Smoother ride due to longer wheel-base

Driver’s area doesn’t have a big hot engine stuffed in it. This is especially important for sleeper cabs, as the engine blocks easy access to the cabin area.

Easier access for maintenance

Again for sleepers, no need to secure everything in the cabin prior to accessing the engine

Of course there are advantages to the cab-over design as well:

Smaller overall truck, so easier to get fit places (especially tight European city centers)

Slightly more maneuverable

Much better visibility

shop-teacher > wafflesnfalafel 03/04/2020 at 22:05

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East bound and down!

ttyymmnn > shop-teacher 03/04/2020 at 22:08

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That’s a great song. And Jerry Reed was one hell of a guitar player. 

shop-teacher > ttyymmnn 03/04/2020 at 22:10

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Agreed on both counts.

ttyymmnn > shop-teacher 03/04/2020 at 22:11

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I’m going to have to pull him up on the Spotify tomorrow.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > facw 03/04/2020 at 22:21

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It seems like the US spec c ould be better in a race series, but might not quite have the turn in to match it s straight line speed from aero

not for canada - australian in disguise > ttyymmnn 03/04/2020 at 22:23

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Funny how all the European trucks in the image (Scania, Iveco, so on) have had countless new variations since that image was taken and yet Peterbilt are still using pretty much the exact same design.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/04/2020 at 23:18

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Somebody once told me that sort of lack of change typically reflected a low  level of reinvestment in manufacturing by the company involved...