What Brand Would You Buy

My international has a button on the side of the seat. I press it and it massages my back. Enough said.

 

Redneck, always a good thing

 

Don’t know if anyone mentioned the 18 being stronger than the 13. I’m not sure, exactly what internal parts. But used to be anything ordered with more than 500 hp had to have an 18 for warranty. Due to the torque ratings on the higher HP engines.A lot of regular freight haulers would spec a 475 Cat. W/ 13 spd. Once the warranty was up, turn the engine up to 550, and drive it right, so not to tear up the trans. I can say my friend paid $1500 more for his 18, than my 13, once. Then $2000 more when the first one came apart. Warranty refused, said it was Driver abuse. No way he abused it. Typical cost fir a 13, $3500 US. 18, $5000.-$5500. Maybe more. Something to consider.

 

The 98 WS you drove gets my vote. Something similar. Since fuel economy won’t matter anyways hauling heavy. You need power. You need torque. They are some well built Trucks. Easy to work on if needed. Saving time and Labor costs. Has to be a lot of them in Canada. Parts, price and availability along with the cost to repair a Cat, wound be the problem. I like Detroit’s. Dependable and economical. Not without their problems, and lower torque than Cats. A Big Cat can be very turnkey and reliable. Parts like turbos, fuel pumps, everything is just so much more costly when needed. I don’t know enough about Cummins to have an opinion, except they always seem to have injector issues. Research into prices of parts on whatever your considering should be done. Along with taking note of any expensive repairs already made on common problems of prospective Truck. The Stars are tough, relatively simple, and amazingly maneuverable. And usually a bit above most on interior quality and style. Price usually less than a Pete or KW. Many General parts can be bought at any Dealer. It’s the WS only unique parts that can be expensive and hard to get.

 

Oh please with camel back suspension!

 

Idk I'm only 6', think I was 6'1, or 6"2 before I drove a WS with Chalmers rubber block suspension or a few older with hendrickson.