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gorgeousload:
i use to drive a 6x4 volvo with a detroit 500hp motor running within a 100 mile circle of philadelphia. The roads around here are probably just as crowded as they are in the UK, especially in New Jersey. considering all that, i was still averaging around 7 mpg. later on, I started driving a 4x2 sterling with a 400hp+ cat c12. that truck was giving me over 8 mpg.

Gorgeousload,
What are you grossing on that fuel mileage :question: I may be wrong but I doubt its the UK Max of 96600lbs :question: :open_mouth:
You have confirmed what I have been saying about your 4x2, if NA 3 axle trucks could lift the mid axle like most UK 6x2’s think how much fuel/tyre wear they could save when empty/running light :question:
How much easier would they be to get onto a tight dock if you could lift the mid/tag axle like we can :question:

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Well said Big Truck :smiley:

Even my Boss say’s he wishes the trucks here were as advanced as in the UK :exclamation:
If we had the same set up over here and the same advantages it would make our job a great deal better and save a fortune in fuel. He even has a Scania set as a screen saver on his PC :laughing:

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Pat,
Have you tried to persuade him to “go out on a limb” and import a UK truck to try? What about a COE 6x2 Foden Alpha XL(owned by Paccar) with a 420 ■■■■■■■ ISMe or a 450 Cat C12? At least parts should be OK to get since its a Paccar product :exclamation:
www.foden.com

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He is worried about the supply and cost of parts and the difference in braking systems etc .

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Big Truck wrote:

Have you tried to persuade him to “go out on a limb” and import a UK truck to try?

I’m pretty sure that the only vehicles allowed to be sold in this country are ones meant for U.S. consumption.
As far as the weights of the trucks I was driving, the 6x4 is grossed at 80,000 and I was usually around 45,000 with the outbound loads and around 75,000 for the back hauls. The 4x2 was registered at 48,000 so i would always head back empty. Keep in mind that we drive faster over here so that should offset the extra weight you boys can haul. I’ve also driven a 6x4 that was in every way identical to my 4x2 and the difference in acceration between the two trucks was very noticeable.

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Just got finished reading all these posts, all I can say is…DON’T GET ME STARTED!!! :angry: :imp: :smiling_imp:

So I’ll try to restrain myself, especially as Pat, Big Truck and Munchman are doing a ■■■■ good job saying politely, the same things I would say… but in a far less polite way! :wink: :smiley:

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no cliff, i would enjoy a reply. at first glance, i would say that the american trucks are more comfortable. They are longer and in my experience, 6x4s run much smoother than 4x2s. But I have yet to run into a person that has driven both and preferred the american versions. So if you could, sir. Please, do tell.

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Are you sure you really want my opninion, cos you won’t like it! :laughing:

I am about to head out the door this very minute, but I will be back later, I may stick my two-bobs worth in then…You have been warned! :open_mouth: :laughing: :wink:

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gorgeousload:
no cliff, i would enjoy a reply. at first glance, i would say that the american trucks are more comfortable. They are longer and in my experience, 6x4s run much smoother than 4x2s. But I have yet to run into a person that has driven both and preferred the american versions. So if you could, sir. Please, do tell.

Much more comfortable :question: :question: :question:

Sorry Gorgeous :exclamation: I drive a volvo here, I have driven KW’s Frightliners and most everything else, long wheelbase also, they are all bone shakers compared to the smooth ride of a Scania or Magnum or any other modern euro truck :exclamation: To drive a Scania down a highway with the window up and not hear any noise or feel any bumps is a dream, get over there and try one out. :smiley: