We need a chassis like this here in North America
38zman 06-03-2010
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38zman 06-03-2010
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Would life be so much better with a chassis like this here fridge micro mobile internet.... and cup holders....

pumper chuck 06-03-2010
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nice indeed.

pumper chuck 06-03-2010
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like those cab lights too.

Ti-so 06-03-2010
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Look at the view compare to a mack (door window)

Many 06-03-2010
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Perhaps it's challenge of economics many are not here.To set up a dealer/factory network may be cost prohibited.Sometimes I believe we are not ready for the better construction/tolerences the europeans have.

On that note,it puzzels me why Volvo has not entered the areana since they are already here.But then again,who owns Mack?


SUPERDOFFER 06-03-2010
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And if you want to buy American ,buy A DAF that is part of the paccar company. they also have cup holdershttp://www.daf.com/EN/Pages/Homepage-DAF-Trucks-NV.aspx

tebequip 06-03-2010
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They used be sold here in the states but not many paid attention and they were heavy at the time.

Scandia left the states about 10 or so years ago I think.

New York still has many of these running around. Great trucks.


murf 06-03-2010
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some of the stuff you get over there we had here, ford(iveco) cargo late 80's here turned into ford cf8000 over there, renault midliner/ volvof7 you had as a mack , think its a lot to do with chassis design and regulations , electrics, brakes etc which make it different

tebequip 06-03-2010
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Your right Murf.

pumpjockey 06-03-2010
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Graft the Volvo Cabover onto the Mack. The steering and clutch are the only mechanical linkages to deal with, everything else is just wires and hoses. It should be a relatively simple task. The shift lever id fitted through a boot in the cab 'floor'.

eugene 06-03-2010
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you can bet volvo has a plan to be the top dog of heavy trucks

38zman 06-04-2010
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All I know is Mack is the only truck chassis with the operator installed sun roof I dont know why they even put a air seat in them I dont know anyone who uses it I know the first time I tried......lol I made the out line for the sun roof.....

These trucks are so much nicer just my opinion


Pump N00b 06-04-2010
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I love my Actros, comfortable, alot of gadgets and built like a german tank.

pumper chuck 06-04-2010
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hey 38 how's the ac ? macks ac suck. its like they dont give a rats -ss if it works or not they have owners sold on longjevity not comfort. 

pumpjockey 06-04-2010
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The AC on a Mack would be fine if the back wall of the cab wasn't so damn hot!!

Concrete Gypsy 06-24-2010
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Some AC is better than no AC in these Texas summers.