What 7.5 tonne day cab is most comfortable for a tall driver

NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE)
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I last drove a 7.5t truck about 15 years ago. Iveco, I think. It was hired so probably a year or two older than 2010. It was a day cab and the run from Inverness to Scunthorpe and back was torture because of the cramped driving position. I’m 6’4" and c.17 stones.

I’m considering buying a used (up to 10 year old) truck and would be interested to hear from taller drivers which day cab gives the most comfortable seating position.

I know that a sleeper cab would give more scope for moving the seat back and reclining it, but sleepers are rare at 7.5t, especially on a short wheelbase, which is what I want.

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These gave the best headroom:

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I don’t tend to see so many of these nowadays.

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And plenty of scope to move the seat back.

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Carryfast will be along soon to prove everyone is wrong and he is right.

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Only in his own delusional mind.

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None unless it has a bunk be hind the seat
I’m only 5 10 and found LF’s and euro cargos cramped
My XG has loads of room

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What about the MAN day cab? Some google results suggest they are a bit bigger.

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When I started driving in cargos, I ensured there was enough room for me in the cab by loading all the freight in the back…
Seriously though, are 7.5 tonners that much smaller nowadays?

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Haven’t driven them for years

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I’m no fan of 7.5 tonners but I do remember the Volvo FL4 was roomy and comfortable to drive.

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The MAN’s are more roomy, and you can slide the seat back further. DAF is cramped.

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I do wonder how you got from Inverness to Scunthorpe and back with a day cab, where did you sleep?

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I will go and have a look at a MAN next week. Failing that it’ll have to be a sleeper.

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Hotel on the Humber shore.