I am looking at these trucks need your help in deciding which one should I buy. I would be running Toronto to Texas pulling reefer.
2005 Volvo ved12 395 12x40 ratio 3.9 11r22.5 13 speed 500k
2006 freightliner Columbia detriot 60 14l or 12.7l 12x40 or 12x46
ratio 3.9 500k
your advice will be appreciated
thanks
Need help with this Volvo or detriot 60
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Zekria99, Dec 8, 2010.
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Go with the 06 Freightliner.
Detroit Diesel's are alot easier to work on, and parts are everywhere. -
Stick with detriot, No volvo motor. mechanics & drivers that i'v known don't like'em & says to stay away from them. good luck
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Very high rear end ratio! Look for something around/under 3.70
And Freight shaker for sure! I have a columbia 14l/470hp-13spd, couldnt be happier -
Freightliner has more dealerships and service centers than any other manufacturer. Easier to get parts and service. 500K is a lot of miles to start out with. Both will most likley need an overhaul with in 2 to 2.5 years if you run 125,000 miles a year. If they make it that long. 700,000 to 800,000 miles are where most engines need rebuilding. If you cant pay it off and save the better part of $20,000 for that rebuild I would find a truck with a lot less miles. -
I was wondering about the ratio 3.9 but how much does fuel mileage is the difference 3.9 and other lower ratios. When compared.
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60-65 m/h because it is governed at 65 in Ontario
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and what trans and tire size is the freightliner, its about specing and driving right to have fuel mileage. most of the detroits like a lower rear end like a 3.90 or 3.70 with a 10 or 13 spd and 11r22.5 tires
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