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lambert:
Long nose artic tractor unit never really catch on in this country?

thermidorthelobster:
I've often wondered that, given they're the default truck in the USA.

I wondered if it was because there's a length limit on trucks over here that's different than in the US, so you get more cargo in if your tractor's shorter and your trailer's longer?

lambert:
I thought that but we've just passed two on the m1 and they had proper massive trailers on the back.

hobbit:
I think it was something to do with the vehicle size and British rules

Evilgoat:
You do see them ocasionally.

The EU style ones seem to be becomming popular there though, SLH were replacing some of their Kenworth trucks with Volvo European ones. I think space is a big thing though, if you conside the extra length when trying to get into a tight loading space not having 7' of engine out front helps :)

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