Pete , inter, or western

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  1. fredrd

    fredrd Light Load Member

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    Spec ing a new tandem straight job. Who would you go with and why? The Pete and inter have identical Cummins motors.
     
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  3. swaan

    swaan Road Train Member

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    Simple .
    It would be a WS simply because i cant stand those POS isx engines.
    The detroits are doing well .
     
  4. fredrd

    fredrd Light Load Member

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    All 3 offer the ISL Cummins @370 hp. What has been the problem with these motors?
    The western also has a detroit 12 liter vs the cummins 9 liter with the same HP.
     
  5. CasanovaCruiser

    CasanovaCruiser Road Train Member

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    Well the international would likely have the worst resale value if that helps
     
  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't touch an Intertrashional. Junk. Either a Pete or Star would probably be just fine. All comes down to what you want to drive at the end of the day.
     
  7. swaan

    swaan Road Train Member

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    I think detroit is set to release the dd9 in 2017. Should give that little cummins a bit of competition.
     
  8. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Go with a Pete, and get a Detroit.

    Cummins bloodline is cruising at sea in ships. Stead RPM day and night. You aint gonna get that with a local. CAT is too much.
     
  9. swaan

    swaan Road Train Member

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    The guy wants to order a new truck.
    Cant get a detroit in a pete and no more cats since 2011
     
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    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    AW. Weally?

    Ive always thought you can whistle up a truck of all kinds set up just so how you ever like it.

    WHAT in the world happened in 2011. Bear with me Swaan, Ive been out of this since 9-11.
     
  11. fredrd

    fredrd Light Load Member

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    I have an international I got new last year with a Cummins and it has been just fine.
    What I don't like about the Petes is the tiny cab.
    If I go with a western is the Detroit hands down the best option?
     
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