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Salem Graves Nov 28, 2022 @ 2:10pm
Are 4x2 chassis realistic?
I can't say I've ever seen a truck IRL with such a small chassis, frankly I rarely see day cabs driving around either. So I'm wondering if this chassis type is realistic because I was thinking of buying a cute little volvo 4x2 as my first truck.:kyouclannad:
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_KC76_ Nov 28, 2022 @ 2:16pm 
Yes. A large portion of UPS and Fedex trucks are 4x2's pulling double 28' Pups, as well as many "city" distribution trucks, with 32 foot reefers for restaurants and grocery stores.
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Catratio Nov 28, 2022 @ 2:29pm 
I've been wondering this too. All the AI I've seen in the game uses a 6x2/4 - I honestly can't ever remember seeing a 4x2 AI truck. I bought my first 4x2 after 650 hours and it's the best truck I've owned. Very light and maneuverable, good for filling in the map and it pulls up to 80,000 lbs no problem - maybe even more. I got the Freightliner Cascadia 4x2 with 400 HP. I'm looking forward to seeing IRL how many 4x2s I can spot from now on.
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Reese Nov 28, 2022 @ 3:25pm 
LTL carriers, like FedEx, UPS, XPO, ABF Freight, etc run them, usually with pups. I have seen a handful this month pulling 48-53ft van trailera. Rare but realistic. Also saw a 6x2 chassis with only 1 drive axle(so a long 4x2) a few times with a full size sleeper. Weird.
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_KC76_ Nov 28, 2022 @ 3:30pm 
Originally posted by Reese:
LTL carriers, like FedEx, UPS, XPO, ABF Freight, etc run them, usually with pups. I have seen a handful this month pulling 48-53ft van trailera. Rare but realistic. Also saw a 6x2 chassis with only 1 drive axle(so a long 4x2) a few times with a full size sleeper. Weird.

Kinda unrelated, but I see a lot of people say the 6x2 is for fuel efficiency ..it's not as much for fuel savings as it is weight savings .. An otherwise identical 6x4 and 6x2: the 6x2 weighs less, so can carry more paying freight while staying at 80K Gross weight.
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Cydonian Mystery Nov 28, 2022 @ 4:20pm 
4x2 trucks are very common for local, regional, and LTL (less than truck load) carriers, as others have said. They're becoming more common in my observations, especially short-nosed trucks like the Volvo VNR.

They'll usually pull 28' or 32' trailers; typically reefers servicing fast food chains, strip malls, and smaller grocery stores.
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