BEST COMBO FOR ME?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by BIGZILLA, Oct 18, 2015.

  1. BIGZILLA

    BIGZILLA Heavy Load Member

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    I'm all in!! Searching Landolls right now on Truck paper and equipment trader with the help of "Lots of Character" This solves all my deck height problems. drop it on the ground, disassemble and pull the carcass back up! Saves a lot of labor and liability!

    Thank you both. Like I told him..... You guys led me to the water, I'm gonna drink This is the right solution for me. I told you I had an open mind:cool:
     
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  3. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Dont rush into anything, keep on researching. Ill be back with more thoughts later.
     
  4. BIGZILLA

    BIGZILLA Heavy Load Member

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    HMMMMM. CURIOSITY HEIGHTENED!
     
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    truckon Swamp Thing

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    I think @mountaingote is on to the right trailer, a full class 8 with a lift axle might be a good way to go, that way the truck is versatile. Picking the right drivetain in the truck is key, their are guys with way more experience then me in that area. @spyder7723 is one of them. The wrong truck can kill a business quick.
     
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  6. BIGZILLA

    BIGZILLA Heavy Load Member

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    Yeah, I feel you guys are putting me on the right path. No sense in paying 30k for another gooseneck when I can pick up a good used 35-40 ton Landoll, Trail-Eze, etc. for the same price.

    It's scary dropping 70 or 80k cash on a used class 8 and trailer, especially when it's your first, I've been looking at older low mileage 379s and 900's and a couple of Western Stars with cat 3406, C15, or Detroit 60 with 475-600hp because I'm slightly familiar with these engines, but I'm completely clueless about the trannies. Am I still on the right path?
     
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    Closest I get to full drive by wire is a 3406E.

    As far as transmissions, with what you're doing, even an 8LL would work. Really can't go wrong. Of course rear ratio will play into it.

    Post some specs, or links.
     
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    BIGZILLA Heavy Load Member

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    I PMed some links. If I find gold I don't want to post a treasure map. LOL
     
  9. BIGZILLA

    BIGZILLA Heavy Load Member

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    8LL is 8+low+low right? It's got the granny low? air right?
     
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