Im going to order new Pete 587 midroof and I need any suggestions or opinions.Thanks

For flatbed? Those specs are more for heavy haul! Your good.

 

Just curious, why a condo for flatbed? I like the flex air set up for rear suspension, saves some weight & maintenance free. But have never had anything else & it is only rated at 36,000 vs 40,000.

 

Midroof is not a CONDO


Midroof http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=2925517&


Condo http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=2725083&



I just picked up 4 new KW's 2 T660s and 2 T800's got 1 of each with the ISX and 1 of each with Cummins , the T800's were for flatbed work and spec is close to yours

 

I believe the new Paccar twins are all coming with air disk std. on the front axle, if it was me I would opt for the air disk on the rear axle also. I would also spec a wide front axle, that's just personal on my end, truck turns better.

Are you doing side skirts or not, if not I would order the chrome cover that goes over the DEF tank, also I am partial to the chrome front bumper over the plastic color coded one.

I do love the look of the midroof 387/587

Stan

 

I agree about the look of the mid roof vs the condo on the 387/587. IMO the sale of 387s to O/Os would have tripled if they would have made a 70 inch mid roof instead of the short sleeper they offered, but I always thought they were decent looking trucks.

As far as specing a new truck goes, I'd leave the factory NAV out because technology doubles every 2 years and these will be antique units in 4 to 6 years but are built into the truck. For driver's trucks I'd also go with the 10 speed ultrashift to save weight, reduce maintenance and repair costs and increase fuel mileage. For my application in heavy haul the 525/18 speed is great but IMO overkill for flatbeds. I'd also be putting APUs on them before they ever left the yard. I know a fleet of 387s with very similar specs - ISX, 10 speed ultrashift/3:55/22.5 lo pro and no APUs that average 7.2mpg for the fleet. These are set at 450hp. Not sure how much difference there is in operating costs when you go to 525.

 

I'm an extended hood person myself. Hauled the e-w Balt-Sea and pulled a covered wagon but had to remove the side kit quite often. Had a 265 in. Pete with a 10 ft spread axle TMO. Got a super smooth ride. Had a 15 over and 3406E 500 HP but ti turned 2200 RPM top. Eaton 40,000 rear axles, 3.70 rears and 22.5 hi profile tires. Topped out at 91 and would cruise all day 80 mph across NE. Used to hammer past Schneiders 62 MPH trucks and make their trailer rock.

On a Tennessee highway: Take notice: when this sign is under water, this road is impassable.

 

Totally missed where he said midroof. Just saw 587 & immediately thought of condo.

I picked up a air filter at F/liner this afternoon & was asking about air disc brakes. The guy said the parts were getting stupidly expensive. Have not checked them out, but while mentioning this for someone to order. Has anyone ran the cost or issues with them over the long term? Only asking as I do not know anything about them one way or another.

 

Are you allways hauling the same trailer?
If so............put a tire measuring system.(with in cab display)

As you will be around or below the 80 000lbs,i would concider a 13L instead off the 15L.
Check which will be the most profitable.(mpg)
More horsepower doesn't mean less fuel.
And a 13L can do that work just as well.

Mark's remark about a APU i would concider for shure.

 

I picked up a air filter at F/liner this afternoon & was asking about air disc brakes. The guy said the parts were getting stupidly expensive. Have not checked them out, but while mentioning this for someone to order. Has anyone ran the cost or issues with them over the long term? Only asking as I do not know anything about them one way or another.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure the parts are expensive, I do have them on my 384, and I would NOT order a new truck without them. Good pedal feel and they will haul you down to a stop RIGHT NOW. Plus there are a LOT less parts to buy should you have a problem.

But to me, I have added insurance that I can stop in a shorter distance if I have to, and this is a biggie for me, NO slack adjuster, SO I don't have to worry about a DOT guy crawling around under my truck that I JUST had brakes put on and tell me there is one or more "out". Just a pet peeve of mine.

In fact I just ordered a new trailer and speced it with air disc's as well.

JMHO,
Stan