Flatbed options

Hi guys

Still looking for a big cam 1 through 3 tractor to do regional flatbed work (~250 mi radius)

Just curious about other options... Can an old Mack R model or Superliner still be capable with modern loads? Would I have any issue scaling a 48k load on a 48 ft step deck with one of these old tractors? Maybe with an E6 engine...

I understand the camelback suspension is pretty stiff...Maybe it's worth the tradeoff to have a solid truck?

Bottom line, I'm looking for a good solid mechanical truck....big cam or E6.

If not, i'll settle for an N14.

Thanks.

 

I'm trying to remember which engine was beginning of the mack electronic engines....


I thought the e6 was the last fully mechanical. I'm looking at superliner for sale in Pennsylvania as well.

Daycab but the price is decent.


44k rears....camelback

 

These were the two I was looking at.

1989 MACK R688 For Sale In Joliette, Quebec Canada | TruckPaper.com

1988 MACK SUPERLINER RW613 For Sale In Taylor, Pennsylvania | TruckPaper.com

I figure I can throw a headrack on either and make it work.

Thoughts?

 

I thought it was pretty cool too. Can I make it functional though?

Standard flatbed and stepdeck loads off the load boards....