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First Mack....

Discussion in 'Mack Forum' started by JJMac0108, Mar 18, 2015.

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  1. Mar 18, 2015 #1
    JJMac0108

    JJMac0108 Light Load Member

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    Hey all,

    I am moving over to a flatbed company next week and they are putting me in an 07 Mack. Was in info overload and didn't catch the model but it looks similar to a Columbia as far as body shape. I know it's a Cummins with a 10 speed. Just looking for a comparison as far as driving characteristics compared to what I've driven so far ('10 Columbia, '12 ish Cascadia, 07 Eagle 9200; all highway cabs). When I go in to start training, I will get a better spec rundown on it for more info. Most just wondering about steering characteristics. (The Columbia turned like a barge, the Eagle turns on a dime.)
     
    JJMac0108, Mar 18, 2015
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  3. Mar 18, 2015 #2
    pmcfee

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    Probably a Mack Vision. I have always found Macks to have a boxy feel inside the cab, but once you get used to them, they aren't bad. The ones I have driven tend to have squeaky suspension for some reason, but they have decent turning radius and pretty good ride.
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2015 #3
    JJMac0108

    JJMac0108 Light Load Member

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    Any major mechanical things to know about? Like all the Eagles in the fleet I'm in now drink more oil then diesel. Anything like that?
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2015 #4
    Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    you say it has a cummins with a 10 speed so as far as engine related stuff it will be the same as any other truck speced with the same drive train.

    i like my 2000 they have a decent turning radius and ride. if its a mid roof watch your head going to the front cab from the sleeper till you get used to it.
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2015 #5
    JJMac0108

    JJMac0108 Light Load Member

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    I've never had a Cummins so I don't know anything about em. The freight shakers were Mercedes and my eagle is a Cat...
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2015 #6
    FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

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    use to be you were not a REAL TRUCKER until you drive a MACK :) the newer models handle very well compared to the older ones and most likely have had or can have the steering stops adjusted to allow for tighter turning radius
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2015 #7
    JJMac0108

    JJMac0108 Light Load Member

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    Given that my nick name has been J.J. Mac most of my life, I have needed to drive one since I started.
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2015 #8
    315wheelbase

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    Sorry you won't be driving a B-81 Mack,,great truck , put a lot of miles on one B-81SX with a quadraplex trans and air steering
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2015 #9
    pmcfee

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    Used to drive an R-Mack years ago. Never could figure out the need for the third, blue brake button.
     
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  12. Mar 18, 2015 #10
    Freightshaker613

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    Air steering??? Man that sounds cool...keep in mind I was born in 1986
     
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