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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Bigrigmayo93, Nov 30, 2016.

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  1. Nov 30, 2016 #1
    Bigrigmayo93

    Bigrigmayo93 Light Load Member

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    Looking to buy a kw t600. Just not sure on the engine. As usual I know CATs have more power but worse mpg. I'm leaning more towards cummins. Not sure which model or year is best to look for. So anyone with experience on these trucks & engines wanna give some advice I will really appreciate it.

    I haul containers in the Midwest. Out of the Chicagoland area. Usually local but also do some regional runs. (in, wi, ia, mi) 300 mi radius max one way. But home every day.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2016 #2
    Truenorthexpress

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    I just put our t600 for sale if you are still looking. We are in Mn, so not that far from you. Email me at truenorthexpress@gmail.com if you want info.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2016 #3
    Diesel Dave

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    Is this a repost ? Could of sworn I seen this same post some where in here recently.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2016 #4
    Bigrigmayo93

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    Not too sure if someone else has posted a similar post. I'm actually new to this forum
     
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    77fib77

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    Why not a freightliner with a detriot. Cheaper to rebuild.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2016 #6
    Army91W

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    No matter what truck you buy, you're going to have to put a few bucks into it within 30-90 days.
    Find something that's in good shape and hope for the best.

    I've never worked with this dealership but they sell a lot of trucks that do the cross border freight in south Texas. They have quite a few T600, Freightliners, etc. duratrucks.com
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2016 #7
    Ridgeline

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    I suggest you learn how to buy a truck first, then figure out which one to buy.
     
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  10. Dec 1, 2016 #8
    Bigrigmayo93

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    You mean like show up with cash & buy it? lol. Those type of dumb ### comments won't help me at all. If you never owned one of those trucks then your advice won't help me. Read the post over. I need advice on the engines that come in those trucks.
     
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  11. Dec 2, 2016 #10
    Trubb43

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    Heard them cats can get pricy
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2016 #10
    ExOTR

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    It comes down to year more than anything else. If your pulling containers local mpg is going to suck whatever engine you pick, and when you stretch out go slow to conserve. I'm personally a Cat fanboy, but it really comes down to year model. You want to avoid anything that is 1st gen dpf or def. maybe someone with current dpf CAT will chime in, but with Cummins the DPF system has to be recalibrated by a dealer anytime you clean or replace it, or it will throw codes and derate. @ the Fort Worth Cummins shop it was normally a 72hr turnaround just due to how busy the shop was, worth factoring in to your business plan.
     
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