hossein Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 HiI’m new in this site,Can anyone explain to me short wheelbase is good or bad for a tractor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 You don't want a 300inch plus wheel base in NYC. And you won't be happy with 140 inch in the snows and wind of the Dakotas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-250643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hello!Well I sure would like to know what the pros say here, too! As an engineer the first thing to say would be: Good for what? Short wheelbase could potentially make tighter turns possible. Longer wheelbase would probably make the rig more stable when going straight. Then again - longer frame means more weight you're carrying with you that you have to pay for. That's physics - but there are also regulations, so that also depends on where you're going to use the truck. Anyhow - welcome to the forums, and have a nice dayPaweł Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-250644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hossein Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hello!Well I sure would like to know what the pros say here, too! As an engineer the first thing to say would be: Good for what? Short wheelbase could potentially make tighter turns possible. Longer wheelbase would probably make the rig more stable when going straight. Then again - longer frame means more weight you're carrying with you that you have to pay for. That's physics - but there are also regulations, so that also depends on where you're going to use the truck. Anyhow - welcome to the forums, and have a nice dayPawełThanks.Are you engineer? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-250645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Everything depends on the application.What/where do you plan to run?Short is good for a lot of inner-city type stuff, but the ride can be roughLong will give you a head ache in the city-but a smoother rideLook at a set back front axle for tighter wheel cuts....and air rideBut go back to my first comment 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-250656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Short wb will ride like crap and turn on a dime, long wb will ride better, and turn like crap.....how's that?! LOL. Alot will have to do with weight restrictions for your jurisdictions...... Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-250657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Everybody has their own preferences,personally,if it has a hood 212 " wb min., Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-250658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I made my B from 150 to 206" and WOW.....what a difference. The air ride was just a drop in the bucket over the longer wheelbase. No more "bucky" ride due to short length.To see those really short day cab COE single axles!! They make my head hurt just looking at them sitting still. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-251262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Although all Europe drive them.And sometimes they go bobtailing.I remember the funny story when a friend of mine was going to make a trip to his willage house about 100 km and had no car, only a truck at the moment. Yes, it was 15 years ago. That day was raining and he finally resolved to hook up a trailer to. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-251285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yeah, once I was driving behind an european tractor that was bobtailing. Everytime now and then he was spinning his rear wheels, that was a little scary! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36157-short-wheelbase-good-or-bad/#findComment-251290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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