Need help with gear ratio

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  1. Ravind3r

    Ravind3r Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone, my name is ravinder I’m from British Columbia,canada. I recently bought a peterbilt 579 with x15 500hp 1850 torque, 3.25 gear ratio,235 wheel base, meritor 2014x4dcrnn742 differentials,12 speed eaton endurant hd amt tranny, i used to do jet fuel for trimac as a company driver nd really liked it but then I decided to grow and wanted to be an owner op, as I’m new in heavy haul(tanker) industry I didn’t had that much knowledge about choosing the specs,so I got a good deal with my truck nd bought it, but unfortunately trimac said no to me cus it’s not heavy spec, now I have another opportunity from some company to do a local run for fuel superb’s but the problem is there’s 3 steep hills to climb on my way back from the refinery (i.e kamloops to Langley)nd I’m really confused if my truck with above mentioned specs can haul it? Or do i need to get the gear ratio and diffs changed?? If yes can someone please let me know what can be possible with my current setup? Hoping to hear back soon from you guys, and sorry if this is a dumb question any little help would be appreciated.
     
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  3. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    You’ve got 12 gears in the transmission and plenty horsepower and torque under the hood. It should easily do whatever you want. Don’t let negative stuff people say get into your head and, then, start unnecessarily spending money. There are a whole lot doing the same with less. Hook the trailer, load it, and go make your money, man.
     
  4. REO6205

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    Run it like it is.
     
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  5. Ravind3r

    Ravind3r Bobtail Member

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    Hi good morning,u think it can pull ? If i use like the manual mode and be easy?
     
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  6. REO6205

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    It should be alright. How heavy will you be running?
     
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  7. ilovetruckz

    ilovetruckz Light Load Member

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    are those at least super 40s? i wouldn't pull trains with 40's on the rear
     
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  8. Ravind3r

    Ravind3r Bobtail Member

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    It’s almost full gross super b’s like around 60000 kgs
     
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  9. Ravind3r

    Ravind3r Bobtail Member

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    They are meritor 40’s…idk what’s a super 40
     
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  10. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    I recently was in the hills of pa with a 400 hp engine with a 9 speed pulling 80k.(lbs) (Not heavy haul, but comparing the spec, i still think yours may be better)

    I wasnt fast by any stretch of the imagination, but the truck did do the job.
     
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  11. DaytonTD

    DaytonTD Light Load Member

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    Should be okay on pavement, just watch the rear end temperatures while climbing. 46k rears are more needed off road or soft ground. 3.90 or 4.10 rear end ratio is better for what you are doing but it just means your transmission will not stay in the higher gears as often.
     
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