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What's the difference between Class 7 and 8?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by tallmon, Aug 18, 2017.

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  1. Aug 18, 2017 #1
    tallmon

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    I know that have a difference in GVWR but what would the actual difference in the tractor be? For example, I see some single screw Columbia's that are rated 7 and some that are rated 8. They both are 10 speed with same transmissions and axles.
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2017 #2
    bulldawg trucker

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    The gvwr is the difference. Basically what the weight it can handle including the weight of its self. 7 and 8 are both considered heavy duty but an 8 should be able to haul more.
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2017 #3
    cnsper

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    One digit.

    :D
     
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    Ristow

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    Mine goes to 11....
     
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    Allow Me.

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    class 7...single screw day cab. Class 8 twin screw sleeper. Now you know ! :director:
     
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    Hulld

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    Mine is a single screw with a sleeper Columbia.
    Does that make mine a 7 1/2 ?
     
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    Flashdrive7

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    What's the difference between a rabbit and a hare?
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2017 #8
    ZVar

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    Hair is what is on your head.
    Rabbit is that toy your wife enjoys when you are on the road :)
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2017 #9
    tallmon

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    Does anyone have a serious answer? I know that it's a rating, but what makes the rating?
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2017 #10
    Antinomian

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    From Wiki: Truck Classification

    Class 7 Heavy truck 26,001–33,000 pounds (11,794–14,969 kg) Autocar ACMD, GMC C7500, Ford F-750
    Vehicles in Class 7 and above require a Class-B commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate in the United States.

    Class 8 Heavy truck 33,001 pounds (14,969 kg)+ Autocar ACX, International WorkStar, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680 - Semi-trailer trucks fall into this category.
    Commercial operation of a Class 8 vehicle in the United States requires either a Class-B CDL for non-combination vehicles, or a Class-A CDL for combination vehicles (tractor-trailers).
     
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