Freightliner Casacadia tank haulage

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  1. Langlois67

    Langlois67 Bobtail Member

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    Hello
    I am willing to become a broker on 2 axles tank trailer to haul chemical. I am looking for a 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia but I wonder if a DD13 engine with 470 HP, 13 manual speed could be appropriate. If not, what specs must be appropriate please?
    Thanks a lot
     
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  3. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    What rears. Where you going to run?
     
  4. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    Fifth wheel height will be a very important factor in proper weight distribution. If you're planning on leasing on to a company, find out what fifth wheel height they need for their trailers.

    In general, a Cascadia with a 470 HP engine and a 13 speed sounds great. You will probably need a pump and/or an air compressor; these will be driven by a PTO on the input side of the transmission.
     
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  5. whatd

    whatd Bobtail Member

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    I'd add that you can also run an air line off your truck compressor, which would be the least expensive option. I put a Quincy compressor on my pto for about $2500.
     
  6. ChicagoJohn

    ChicagoJohn Road Train Member

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    Unless the truck is specked with larger compressor, he’d want to use a separate compressor. A large compressor for the DD13/15 runs about $3800
     
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