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Here’s another colorful assortment of the lovable trucks that are so ugly, they’re cute—the cabovers. See any of your favorites here?    In our first feature on cab-over-engine trucks a few months ago, Cabovers with Charisma, we pondered the imponderable: How … Continue reading →

Cabover trucks, also known as COE (cab over engine) are not a style you see too frequently these days. This flat-nosed design was very popular “in its day, because of the regulations for length”. The regulations used to be a maximum length of 65 feet, including truck and trailer. This lasted from “1956 to 1976. In 1976, another 10 feet of length was allowed, for a maximum 75-foot allowance”, according to Smart-Trucking. As length regulations have increased, the amount of cabovers has decreased. Now that longer units are allowed on the roads, the main advantage of these trucks, is no longer valid. Overtime, “the large carriers that purchased cabovers, switched over to the conventional style rig, and the bottom rapidly fell out of the market for them in North America”. This led to the eventual halt of all COE manufacturing in North America. However, we are left wondering – were there advantages to the cabover verses our beloved modern rigs? Here’s what we found… Maneuverability - The design of these trucks was incredibly easy to maneuver. When it came to “backing in to loading docks and winding through heavy traffic”, they say, “nothing can compare with a cabover truck”, Smart-Trucking. They have a much smaller axis making the truck “not just easier to drive, but also safer, as drivers are better equipped to react to changing road conditions when necessary”, TruckStops.  For this reason, you will see many COE style trucks in Europe, as drivers must navigate through roads that are both tighter and narrower.                                                                                                                                                               Visibility – Having the cab above the engine “means that visibility is vastly better than the conventional semi-truck. With the driver sitting on top of the truck engine as opposed to behind it, not only is the driver made to deal with fewer blind spots, but they are also granted a better 180 degree view of their surroundings”, TruckStops.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Efficiency – Possibly the least talked about advantage that cabovers attain is their efficiency. Trucks in Europe have “set a new standard in efficiency. While semi-trucks in the United States average a fuel consumption rate of 33l/100km, European Artic trucks average 37l/100km. This is no doubt due in part to their smaller truck size”, TruckStops. Although this outdated style of truck has it’s share of disadvantages, it is up to you if they outweigh the pros. These are some of the common complaints said about cabovers… Inconvenience -  To get to the sleeper bunk, “the driver of the rig must crawl through a hole. The trucker must stand up on the seat of the truck and crawl over the engine, which is positioned between the seats. Anytime the driver wants anything from the bunk, the process is the same…. there is no reaching into the sleeper to grab something when sitting in the driver’s seat”, Smart-Trucking.                                                                                                                                                               Safety – Cabovers are said to be less safe than a long hood rig. This is based on accidents and the fact that the driver has less protection. Although “modern cabovers are built with more structural safety features to protect the driver, the conventional long hood vehicle still fairs better in an accident”, Smart-Trucking. Discomfort – Many drivers of COEs “complained that the ride was pretty rough, mostly due to the shortened wheelbase. Comfort is a big issue, especially for long haul trucking”. Truck manufacturers did try to address the issue of comfort, however, “to increase driver comfort in these trucks, their price increased as well. Their sales as a result, started to dwindle, as a conventional style rig was almost the same price as these flat nose trucks, and they were considerably more comfortable” Smart-Trucking. There are pros and cons for most everything, but some things have many more cons. Are cabovers one of those? Well, it seems that not everyone would answer “yes”. In fact, some companies seem to believe there may still be a place in the market for COEs today. Time will tell. Join the discussion in the comments! Do you think there is still a place in the market for cabovers today? Join our community of Truck Drivers on RoadPro Driver's Lounge Facebook Group.

Here's a feature on cabovers, the funny-looking old trucks we all love so much, with plenty of facts, figures, and photos. I think you will like this....

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Ford first developed Ford H-series cabovers in 1959 when four prototypes were sent into the field to be used by interstate trucking companies. The test vehicles were manufactured to Ford’s specifications by Hendrickson and were dual rear axle, C-series trucks whose cabs were moved forward and above the forward axle. These prototypes also had sleepers…

I am only in my late 20s, but rememeber the yellow Roadway cab over trucks that seemed to be driving all over around SE Michigan..It just kinda hit me...

A collection of great photos uploaded by Overdrive readers of COEs still in use and/or long-retired.

Cab-over-engine trucks were a mainstay of the U.S. truck fleet for decades, but most OEMs stopped making them in the mid-1990s. They maintain their popularity with a small, dedicated group, and trucking shows like MATS offer a great way to see the legendary vehicles in person.

Will cabovers make a comeback or are they a relic of the past? Cabovers are easy to maneuver & cool looking, but are notorious for a litany of problems.

International 9600 eagle cabover

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