I dont care if cummin's is cheaper. A caterpillar is well worth there price. I'd Take a Caterpillar anyday over a Cummins.
Whic engine has the best life span
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by TURKER, Aug 31, 2009.
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cost to purchase
dependabilty
cost to operate
fuel economy
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I understand that International owns the cat block, rods and piston design now and will be building EGR engines that are basically cats in disguise.
Google "caterpillar navistar joint venture" to get more details. -
UPS would be a good company to know their fleet results. They have semi's with every brand of engine available. I remember seeing a stack of new International UPS trucks with one of every color engine. All their trucks pull the same exact trailers, hauling the same loads with multiple drivers all paid by the hr. Even the little trucks, some Cummins, Powerstroke, Mercedes ect. Would be interesting
That's why I always call BS on these blanket fuel economy,reliability and cost of ownership statements. Because if all the "internet ballpark facts" were correct and a certain truck/engine combo ALWAYS made the most money with the best reliability ect the others would have been gone a long time ago. Remember Caterpillar didn't stop building engines, they just told the EPA to cram the on-highway rules. ALL of these engine issues with all MFG's, fuel economy, reliability are the fault of the EPA. If Cummins had their way they'd still be selling the N14, Detroit with their Series 60 and Cat's "E" or 6NZ C15's would still be available in the US.oneshot Thanks this. -
I would love to see the results of a UPS or similar fleet in terms of comparable complete cost analyses start to finish. The Swift sorts can keep their results.
As for the EPA, lets send that crew to China or India & let them play by their rules & give us a chance at actually making engines that work as they are suppose to. Can you imagine the engines the mfg's would be kicking out sans the EPA neutering? -
I never drive for fuel economy just one of my flaws never have, if i took any one of probably 20 cats ive driven and loaded 85,000 and took the very same route i would be very lucky to get 5mpg, my isx will do 6.5 mpg and that if it makes any difference, was with a worn out engine.
And ill also say again and again if i was just a driver i would have a cat. -
1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY TRUCK (8,000)
10 Speed T-2
Detroit
HP 430
900,000 miles
o/o trade in
What do you guys think? The truck Drives well.
Think I should buy it then overhaul it? If so whats the going rate on a complete O/H -
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is it still available? how much is the mileage?
thank you
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