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Downsped Mack spec for flatbed?

Discussion in 'Mack Forum' started by basedinMN_, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. Nov 10, 2020 #1
    basedinMN_

    basedinMN_ Medium Load Member

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    Local city work, 75-80k, 69mph, flatbed, some mud and gravel and definitely snow but not many hills.

    Fleetwide fuel economy was 7.3 mpg last quarter on summer fuel, with 51% deadhead (turn and burn). I want to do better. We have a couple Macks with RAR's in the high 3's like the rest of the fleet. I'm wondering if a more downsped setup would stand up to the type of work we do. Like I said, city/traffic, construction sites, snow, etc. and heavy steel loads but nothing over 80k..

    Anyone recommend a Mack setup and reasonable MPG target for this type of work?
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2020 #2
    larry2903

    larry2903 Heavy Load Member

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    I think a down sped truck may cost you economy in your application, more stop and go would be less efficient with the tall gears used to down speed.
     
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