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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Lewhoo, Feb 21, 2015.

  1. Lewhoo

    Lewhoo Bobtail Member

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    looking at 2012 W900L with 500 cummings .18 speed 410 rears on 22.5 rubber ..this thing going to get any fuel mileage ,have a 08 Star now with a C15 Cat that killing me .or thoughts on the Paccard motors...i noticing the seems to be a lot of KW with 410 rears . i alway thought they would be to high a gear .
     
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    blessedman Light Load Member

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    I think the gear ratio would kill the fuel economy. 3:55 or 3:36 would probably get better fuel economy.
     
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    Lewhoo Bobtail Member

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    that is what thought .but i seeing a lot of that combo out the for sale . wanted to hear from some people that have or had it
     
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    Cetane+ Road Train Member

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    The specs you quoted are for on off road, and or H H use.
     
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