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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by AndaTransport, Feb 7, 2016.

  1. Feb 7, 2016 #1
    AndaTransport

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    I am trying to decided on purchasing a 2012 Peterbilt 386 or a 2011 Kenworth T660, both with a cummins engine. However, I would like to know the mpg of both trucks and also the weight of either of the trucks. Any help is appreciated.
     
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  3. Feb 7, 2016 #2
    RustyBolt

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    Way too many variables to really answer either of those questions. Seriously, wwaaaayyyyyy too many.
     
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  4. Feb 7, 2016 #3
    baha

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    Have seller print out ECM report long form, that will tell you idle time, comp. est. fuel mi. that can be a start to remove trucks you will not look at any more, spending $ before you buy a truck by running dino. and oil report can save you money in the long run?
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2016 #4
    PackRatTDI

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    The 2012 will be an EPA10 SCR engine. The 2011 could be a pre SCR EPA07 engine. The Cummins EPA07 engines seem to be more trouble prone than the SCR engines, especially the DPF and EGR systems. My company had a lot of trouble with them.
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2016 #5
    truckthatpassesyouby

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    If the Broncos win, pick the Kenworth. If the Panthers win, pick the Peterbilt.

    GO BRONCOS!!
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2016 #6
    alien4fish

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    Im takin the Pete.....
    Go Broncos!!!!!
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2016 #7
    Final Drive

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    If you need room for a microwave,
    It's pete for sure. ...
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2016 #8
    rocknroll81

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    On the Kenworth you can check the door weight, tag should be by the door frame. According to a Kenworth dealer that I talked to a few years ago the door weight includes all fluids the driver and 25 gal.of fuel.
     
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  11. Feb 8, 2016 #9
    blairandgretchen

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    That's your best info right there. Might cost you $100 per report, may also save you several thousand.
     
    blairandgretchen, Feb 8, 2016
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