VOLVO vs OTHERS

Ok. Here it goes. I was a company driver for a few years and have driven: T2000, freightshakers, Volvo's, 1 eagle.

I would like to become an O/O and am looking to buy the truck. Never had owned a semi-truck. But, was and still do work on the automobiles. So, I'm mechanically inclined.

I really do like the volvo due to its comfort, clean looks, roomy interior for it's size. One piece windshield and door windows. and much more when looking from the driver's view.

I've spoken with few shop mechanics about the volvo's and their quality. the advice that I've been given is to stay away from volvo engines, I have no problem doing that. I've also been told that volvo's have electrical problems with volvo engine and no electrical problems with cummins. True?


I'm planning to haul flatbed, if I can get my hands on 53 foot rental then I will rent it until i can afford to buy 1. So, I'd be looking for 13spd tranny and possible below 3.7 rear. - Any advice?

My over all concern is the lack of info on the volvo truck it self, engine can be cummins. What, if any, are the problems with the volvo truck vs others: paccar, international, freighshaker.
Advice on the truck and why?


I was not able to find sufficient info that will state that volvo is bad truck due to some crazy issues - if known by you and you're the owner of one then please explain.

There are however, some posts within a post about the volvo but, nothing conclusive. So, please, stick to the subject and do not wonder off and/or post anything that is not related to the original post for my sake and the sake of others who are looking for the concrete, reliable information from the owners ops, of the make.


Thank you.

 

Thank you. I've got the 2007 780 with 400st 2006 cummins isx. 13 SPd. 3.55 rear. So far so good. Knd of. My vgt started to leak oil at the VG crank, I have the NTP warranty and going to replace the turbo under the warranty. Egr valve is disco so, no egr issue. Now, I'm thinking about replacing my radiator with the rad for the auto trans and plumb the engine oil into it. If I can get 25*f - 50*f lower temp, that would be great.

 

I would have bought the truck with the Volvo engine if not all of the emission garbage. Engine is quiet, fuel
Efficient, made well. Hp
Can be brought up. Because of the emissions, I will not buy one. They have more problems then there are Volvo shops.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong: def comes with egr-right?
Bigger intake does not do anything to the mpg on the stock engine. I ordered the Donaldson muffler, that pitsburgh power sells, only a lit cheaper. After Installation I'll see what will happen. 400hp can be boosted to 500hp w/stock hardware -electrically. I only have 1650 TQ on the tranny. However, I've been told that I can get up to 2100 TQ if I don't drag race.