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Dreamer

Dreamer

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Found a couple pics posted online of the new VT Volvo 880. The truck has Volvo’s new D16 engine, rated up to 635 hp with 2,250 lbs.-ft. of torque.

This is apparently Volvo's attempt to make a long nose truck, but to me, it looks more like a Freightliner FLD120 or Coronado reworked. Kinda wierd looking, but you know me.. trying to imagine the expediter potential!
 
davekc

davekc

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I like the volvo sleeper part, but have never been a fan of the front ends. It is kinda strange looking.
Davekc
owner
20 years
 
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ATCO

Expert Expediter
>Kinda wierd looking, but you know
>me.. trying to imagine the expediter potential!


Is that why your a Dreamer? Ok, Ok, Yeah that'd sure be an Expeditor with 635 horses! Wowza...
I have to admit the rims on the thing are distinct too... I wish Volvo good luck with it. I however wish they'd put some skirts on it (not a fan of the Coronado for the same reasons - I think)...

-Joe Bohannon
Bakersfield, CA
(New B, Researching)
 
Dreamer

Dreamer

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Nah, I been a dreamer for too many years..LOL.. that's why people told my wife not to marry me.. but that's another story..LOL..


seriously, I read some conjecture that this is Volvo's attempt to get the conventional long nosed truck buyer to buy Volvo.

I know a lot of long haul drivers look at Volvo as a city truck, etc.. and they want that long nose road truck look, as evidenced by the Pete 379, KW 900, Freightliner Classic, etc.. so the theory was, they're trying to get that 'chromed out, long nose, road tractor' look, while still keeping some aerodynamics. Hard to combine a long nose with aerodynamics!
 
LDB

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
Not a bad looking truck except for the stupid hoodside chrome they had to put on to copy the stupid looking Coronado hoodside chrome. With about a 435hp engine and 10sp auto it would be a great unit with a 22' box and tandem drives. I wonder if they'll offer the underbunk toilet/shower combo from the concept truck in it?

Leo
truck 4958

Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.
 
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Glen Rice

Veteran Expediter
I think it looks pretty cool! The best part is I know it's SAFE! You know what they say, some like Caddilacs while others are happy driving Chevys.
 
Tennesseahawk

Tennesseahawk

Veteran Expediter
If I had the money, that would be my next truck. Anyone know what size sleeper comes standard? I've seen em pretty big.
 
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DocRushing

Expert Expediter
The sleeper appears to be 77 inches long.
That's the one introduced on the 770, which became the 780.
It's very comfortable and enjoyable.
It's well designed and well built.
Doc.
 
ATeam

ATeam

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Retired Expediter
Goes to show the ongoing popularity of the long-nose design. It seems market forces brought Volvo to that design, despite the aerodynamic and visibility penalties the long-nose design carry. It does appear that of the long-noses now on the market, Volvo's is more aerodynamic than the rest.

I've read in a few places that the fuel economy difference between the Kenworth W9 and the T-2000 is about 1 MPG. That adds up to a lot of money to pay for the long-nose look.
 
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Weave

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Looking at Volvo's press release on the 880:

http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us/#

Volvo USA claims their long 200" BBC cab offers better aerodynamics and fuel economy than other conventional designs, and easier maintenance. The chrome air intake covers are a little "Captain Zoom" looking IMHO, but they are marketing the 880 towards owner operators who like that sort of thing.

-Weave-
 
davekc

davekc

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Fleet Owner
Go the extra mile and add a lift gate,tag axle,reefer and some large fuel tanks and you will have a high hp "B" unit. Wouldn't be too profitable but might be fun to drive.
Davekc
owner
20 years
 
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ATCO

Expert Expediter
Current Long Noses

For kicks, here are the current long-nose production trucks available: (that I'm aware of)

The Originals;

http://www.peterbilt.com/images/379_On_The_Road.jpg
Peterbilt 379

http://www.kenworth.com/images/lg1.jpg
Kenworth W900L


New Kids;

http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/images/ecard/FL003096-1060738331625-1.jpg
Freightliner Coronado

http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/images/ecard/Ontheroad-3_351x215-1066955390406-1.jpg
Coronado as a straight job... Is this giving anyone ideas???

http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/BD99FA26-F948-4089-A006-46C7068A363A/0/VolvoVT880side92x69.jpg
Additionally you've already seen the Volvo VT 880


My pick has gotta be that W900L, but then again I'm a KW fan...
-Joe Bohannon
Bakersfield, CA
Wannabe
 
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ATCO

Expert Expediter
RE: Current Long Noses

ha ha ok then...
I don't know western stars too well... only a few I've really seen operating here near me. Mostly for Wagoner
Is that a 'Constellation'?

-Joe Bohannon
Bakersfield, CA
Wannabe
 
LDB

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
RE: Current Long Noses

The one I posted is the 4900 LowMax model. It is several inches lower than a standard unit. I think it would be extremely sweet set up as an expediter with the lower stance. Their website, http://www.westernstartrucks.com/P.asp?Loc=Home shows all the models. The sleeper is an 82" and has a really nice table setup when the bed is stowed. It's a beautiful piece of equipment.

Leo
truck 4958

Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.
 
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