Which Model For Oilfield Work

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Jeff1495, Sep 17, 2014.

  1. Jeff1495

    Jeff1495 Bobtail Member

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    Hello let me begin by saying I am not a truck driver. I am looking at buying a few trucks for oilfield work hauling sand. Based on this can you recommend a specific Peterbilt model. Can anyone explain the difference between the 389 and 386 models. I know the obvious hood/front end difference but is there more.

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  3. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    well i know u asked about a pete..and i am a pete or kw fan...but the word is around here a mack is the best truck for oilfield they are super tough. just throwing that out there
     
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  4. TLeaHeart

    TLeaHeart Road Train Member

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    you dont want an otr specked truck, the lease roads will beat them to pieces...

    you want a heavier frame, stronger axles and suspension. Buy from a dealer that knows about oilfield requirements.
     
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  5. Mooose

    Mooose Light Load Member

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    Freightliner SD120
     
  6. 4x4_Welder

    4x4_Welder Medium Load Member

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    OTR trucks get beat to death, Mack CXNs are more maintainable but the bodies get hammered apart by the stiff suspension. KW T800s seems to hold up decently but not a whole lot of fun to work on towards the back of the engine. Volvos are plain out. Peterbilt low air leaf suspensions like to break the leaf in front of the axle if flexed too much too often, I saw that happen on a few potato trucks in southern ID.

    Honestly- Whatever's cheap. I see a lot of old orange and blue trucks running around west Texas, my employer runs a mix of KW T800s, a Peterbilt 367 winch truck and a 388 day cab hauler that is a constant nightmare. The Cat C15s seem to last decently, but once the repairs start they get expensive fast and stay that way. The Cummins ISX engines aren't as smooth, but are simpler. The post-2007 emissions crap doesn't help anything, the EPA has even come out and said that these standards shorten engine life.
     
  7. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Hauling sand locally/OTR? Big difference. If someone is going to be living in there Pete 379 EH is hard to beat. If I were going to get daycab it would be KW800 followed by Mack. Freightliners are out. Junk to start.
     
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  8. dustinbrock

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    Not much will beat a steel western star for patch work but if you want a pete it will depend.

    If the driver has accomodations get a short nose model flat top small bunk. 14 front axle (although I prefer 16k) and your 46 rears. Depending how bad the roads are you could look at over spec ing with double frame and 52k rear suspension. 4 way lockers and absolutely 24.5 rubber. If the loads are far away with alot of highway driving 3:90 gears. If all short infield loads playing in mud go 4:11.

    I don't know if you are buying new or used but if new, over spec your transmission. If you order a 550 cummins that puts out 1850 torque. Get the rtlo 20918B transmission. If you get a 600 cummins ask if they can get you the rtlo 22918B transmission. (Was only available in the volvo 880 625 d16) because when being stuck in mud your transmission takes a bashing.

    That is a alberta oilfield spec truck. I have heard Americans on this forum say that 40k rears are all you need so I don't know, maybe your oilfields are all highway.
     
  9. Mooose

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    Well it doesn't matter the brand name it's all in how you spec it and more importantly the dealer in your area that's going to treat you the best !! Because they all breakdown and they all need repairs and if the brand you buy gives crap service your area it really won't matter about all that chrome and leather!!! Think about it, are you buying for vanity or to make money???
     
  10. dustinbrock

    dustinbrock Road Train Member

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    I agree with part of that. I refuse to buy another international because my local dealer is garbage.

    But I don't agree with brand doesn't matter. I own a heavy spec columbia 2 heavy volvo and I just bought a pete and I can tell you that I bought my volvos cheaper and save fuel and even in the mud I swear by my ishift but I have already snapped 2 shock brackets on my 2014 volvo and I drive it nice and my Columbia's dash flops around and cosmetic stuff can add up quick.
     
  11. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    The key question is where are you running frac sand at?? If you're in S TX there is no need for a super heavy speced Alberta truck. Heavy specs add weight and less payload with frac sand means less money.
     
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