grt222 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 What is the difference in the two? Not a truck guy as far as 1:1 goes. They look almost the same on the box arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 The DM series has an offset cab and the r series has a centralised cab. There is also a difference in chassis rails. The DM is a heavy series, the r series is more highway spec but can be converted to a more heavy duty version. Hope this helps.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Always wondered why they had the offset cab. Why was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Always wondered why they had the offset cab. Why was that?The DM series was designed for short-wheelbase straight trucks and urban-use tractors and had a shorter BBC (Bumper to back of cab) length than the R models, which caused the engine to intrude back into the cab so Mack offset the cab to allow for more room for the driver. With the offset cab, the engine hump protruded back into the passengers footwell but left the drivers position unobstructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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