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Best Engine

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hellbringer, Oct 28, 2007.

only one vote per subject

  1. *

    Longest living (miles on engine) - Caterpillar

    21 vote(s)
    42.9%
  2. *

    Longest living (miles on engine) - Detroit

    13 vote(s)
    26.5%
  3. *

    Longest living (miles on engine) - Cummins

    10 vote(s)
    20.4%
  4. *

    Best MPG - Caterpillar

    7 vote(s)
    14.3%
  5. *

    Best MPG - Detroit

    26 vote(s)
    53.1%
  6. *

    Best MPG - Cummins

    9 vote(s)
    18.4%
  7. *

    Lowest cost to rebuild - Caterpillar

    3 vote(s)
    6.1%
  8. *

    Lowest cost to rebuild - Detroit

    23 vote(s)
    46.9%
  9. *

    Lowest cost to rebuild - Cummins

    16 vote(s)
    32.7%
  10. *

    Coolest Sounding - Caterpillar

    29 vote(s)
    59.2%
  11. *

    Coolest Sounding - Detroit

    7 vote(s)
    14.3%
  12. *

    Coolest Sounding - Cummins

    11 vote(s)
    22.4%

  13. Lowest Maintenance cost - Caterpillar

    7 vote(s)
    14.3%
  14. *

    Lowest Maintenance cost - Detroit

    26 vote(s)
    53.1%
  15. *

    Lowest Maintenance cost - Cummins

    12 vote(s)
    24.5%
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  1. Oct 28, 2007 #1
    Hellbringer

    Hellbringer Bobtail Member

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    hi i am woundering what you guys thin about these engines and whic one is the best in the different subjects

    mike
     
    Hellbringer, Oct 28, 2007
    Hellbringer, Oct 28, 2007
    #1
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  3. Oct 28, 2007 #2
    MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Hey, you forgot Mack engines, such as the model after which I named myself.

    I think they are the longest living, coolest sounding, and have the lowest costs. Or should I say, had the lowest costs...

    I think fuel economy has to go to Detroit though.
     
    MACK E-6, Oct 28, 2007
    MACK E-6, Oct 28, 2007
    #2
  4. Oct 28, 2007 #3
    Etosha

    Etosha World Citizen

    745
    50
    Aug 19, 2007
    Edmonton, AB
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    Boy can I confirm this statement... seems to just go and go after every time I fuel!
     
    Etosha, Oct 28, 2007
    Etosha, Oct 28, 2007
    #3
  5. Oct 28, 2007 #4
    Hellbringer

    Hellbringer Bobtail Member

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    Oct 21, 2007
    Los Angeles
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    yeah i realized after i posted the poll that i forgot mack and international and i dont see how it can be updated

    mike
     
    Hellbringer, Oct 28, 2007
    Hellbringer, Oct 28, 2007
    #4
  7. Oct 28, 2007 #5
    capnhector

    capnhector Light Load Member

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    Oct 27, 2007
    pumpkin truck, somewhere usa
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    you would have to repost and have a mod close this one.
     
    capnhector, Oct 28, 2007
    capnhector, Oct 28, 2007
    #5
  8. Oct 28, 2007 #6
    Hellbringer

    Hellbringer Bobtail Member

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    Oct 21, 2007
    Los Angeles
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    its ok just if you want to vote mack or international just post iy

    thanks mike
     
    Hellbringer, Oct 28, 2007
    Hellbringer, Oct 28, 2007
    #6
  9. Dec 25, 2007 #7
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Excuse me while I :biggrin_25523: :biggrin_25523: :biggrin_25523: :biggrin_25523: at the idea that a Diptroit will last longer in terms of miles than a CAT or a Cummins.

    Please pass what ever it is you are taking. I need some too. :biggrin_25523: :biggrin_25523:
     
    Brickman, Dec 25, 2007
    Brickman, Dec 25, 2007
    #7
    Bean Jr. Thanks this.
  10. Dec 25, 2007 #8
    Johnny99

    Johnny99 Johnny be Good

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    Nov 24, 2007
    Big Sandy Tenn
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    Those old Macks were like the Energizer Bunny, the just kept going and going and going.................and some of the old transmissions were bulletproof.
     
    Johnny99, Dec 25, 2007
    Johnny99, Dec 25, 2007
    #8
  11. Dec 25, 2007 #9
    Truckerjo

    Truckerjo Road Train Member

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    I always say Mack has made the best truck over the CB and usually get hassled... Mack to me is the best truck ever built and its a shame you see little of them on the road... You go where tough trucks are needed such as mining ext.. you will definitely see a Mack....

    Fuel mileage well it would be a toss up between Detroit and a Cummins.. I lean towards the cummins when it comes to fuel mileage...(listed engines)
    Maintenance no doubt should go to Detroit
    Cat if maintained correctly defiantly outlast other listed engines...
     
    Truckerjo, Dec 25, 2007
    Truckerjo, Dec 25, 2007
    #9
  12. Dec 30, 2007 #10
    Colotow

    Colotow Bobtail Member

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    CSC Scania, Iraq
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    brand don't have much to do with it, it's the driver and maintainence. a well maintained detroit will outlast a beaten on cat

    i run wreckers, so my answer is based on what i've driven and what i've towed in and why

    cat- heavy, hard on fuel, hideously expensive to repair. one piece head, likes to lose head gaskets, and injector tips. will trash the whole head. big hp AND torque. will run about forever if taken care of, i work with an O/O that bought his pete new (86) and has over 3mil on it (3 inframes)

    cummins. my personal favorite (460/525 split hp N14) excellent power, smooth, pulls good, got decent mileage if i didn't run at 2100 rpm all day. older ones, like N14's, had 3 heads, only replace the one damaged. will lose injectors, but no engine damage. strong jakes. forgiving when beaten on. will break jake springs if revved too high on jakes, but easy fix.

    detroit ser 60 smallest engine. light, best fuel MPG. has the hp on paper, but nowhere's near the torque, usually 1400-1500 lbft, cat and cummins will normally be around 1650-1850 lbft. most likely to break a rod if over revved, lose injectors, blow turbos. most common engine on the road, so also the most likely to be towed in. i pulled 6 series 60's for every 3 cats and 1 cummins if it was an engine problem.

    cat and cummins both sound good, i like cummins jakes better.
     
    Colotow, Dec 30, 2007
    Colotow, Dec 30, 2007
    #10
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