Looking for input on new truck for hauling dump trailer and lowboy

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  1. NFDDJS

    NFDDJS Light Load Member

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    Looking for input from all of you. I own a construction company, I have dump trailers ect but I am going to buy a new truck for lowboy work and when we don't have moves we will be hauling dump trailers with it. Lowboy work we will be running around 160k or less with the dump trailers we will be running 105k.

    So I am looking for input in the spec of this truck. The driver I will be putting in the truck is a guy in his 60s who treats the equipment great. He pulls it in the shop does his own oil changes ect and really takes care of the trucks so I want to go the extra mile for him to keep him happy. He had back surgery this last winter and has asked that we look into something he doesnt have to shift because it bothers his back. That being said we are going to buy a Western Star 4900SF 40 inch bunk.

    Here is where I am looking for all of your input. Right now we are looking to have it ordered as fallows

    DD16 600hp 1850tq (2050 was a jump in price and almost doubled extended warranty)

    Eaton Ultra Shift Plus (we run Allison in all of out dumps now but dont think the 4700 will be the best for what we want for gearing so that why we are thinking the Eaton, what are your thoughts?)

    16,000lbs fronts

    20,000 lift axle

    46,000lbs rear

    Airliner rear suspension

    So all of you that do this type of work what do you like about your truck and what do you wish it had? Also what rear ends ratios are you running? I know we are not going to be getting 7+ mpg but we would really like to get around 6 mpg.

    Here is a link to the truck the dealer took this spec and added the lift axle and the Ultra shift but the rest of it is the same.

    http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=5903553

    Any input would be great.
     
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  3. Cat sdp

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  4. Exiled

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    I go over 130k with my end dump trailer with three modest Highway spec trucks Sterling MBE4000 rated @370 hp and a Columbia with stock 455hp Detroit engine. Two years with no problem .
    With 12r22.5 in place of the LP
    But I'm thinking to spend extra money for something like this
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