Cummins vs. Cat

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by gtn428, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. gtn428

    gtn428 Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys,

    What engine do you perfer...
    A cat c15 550 hp OR a cummins 550 hp????

    Which one cost more?

    thanks,
     
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  3. Otter

    Otter Light Load Member

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    I would take the Caterpillar C15 over the Cummins. The caterpillar costs more and weights more.
     
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  4. 550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    I dont know about costs but parts for CAT have droped a lot. Even N14 vs C15 the parts for the C15 are cheaper now! Dont get me started on isx prices.

    If you are talking new 08+ engines it wont really matter as they both suck. If you are talking 07 and older then no contest CAT hands down!

    Theres good and bad apples in every bunch, frankly there are way more good apples in the CAT bunch then in the cummins bunch.
     
  5. bigkw

    bigkw Bobtail Member

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    CAT all the way, Cat built the world....
     
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  6. rjones56

    rjones56 Heavy Load Member

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    they are all good until one makes me walk...lol
     
  7. SPIKE 64

    SPIKE 64 Light Load Member

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    Another vote for CAT!!
     
  8. gtn428

    gtn428 Bobtail Member

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    great...sounds like cat is the way to go....thanks for the help
     
  9. trips74

    trips74 Medium Load Member

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    yeah these newer 07 or newer cat model motors with the dpf exhaust stuff on there they stink. Im sure the motor itself is fine but tha dpf done ruined them im constantly having issues with the dpf exhaust crap on here. If your not running cali and going for a rebuild I would go older style cat over cummings anyday....
     
  10. travelr

    travelr Bobtail Member

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    who still makes road motors + who dont ??????
     
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