Okay, I have to be the nay-sayer, perhaps a city truck needs to be a cab-over-engine for visiblity and shorter wheelbase, more manuverable in tight quarters.
Perhaps aerodynamics are not a priority in a mostly 35 mph environment.
Just putting it out there.
I would like to see the short box trailer on this, or will it be full length?
Most city trucks have an attached box and no fifth wheel, right?
Example, comparable
Cabovers Gain Popularity in Medium-Duty Truck Fleets - Articles - Vehicle Research - Articles - Work Truck
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Although ubiquitous across the globe, the cabover engine (COE) truck — so named because the passenger cabin literally sits on top of the engine compartment — is a relative niche player in the U.S., where conventional cabs own the lion’s share of the Class 4 to 7 medium-duty truck market.
Yet the COE (also called cabover) has become increasingly popular in recent years for a growing number of fleet applications, including urban delivery, lawn maintenance, pest control, and other jobs. In these applications, the cabover’s signature “flat nose” and wide windshield make it easier — and often safer — for drivers to maneuver in tight city and residential areas.
How do cabovers and conventional cabs compare? When choosing between the two types of trucks for specific applications, what should fleet managers consider?
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I am confused about the description of a Class-7 city truck.
Is there such an animal?