2019 Peterbilt 579 vs 2018 Freightliner Cascadia 126

Horsepower and rear end gear ratio, wheelbase, tires, steel wheels or aluminum?

 

Neither, worn out junk, both of them, and you’ll have a big payment to go with the repairs

 

I’d say neither one unless you have deep pockets to address the upcoming issues with the emission system. The only way I’d even think about one of these trucks is if I knew absolutely everything that’s ever been done to it.

 

No MX-13 it will break your wallet on repairs.
Parts are $$$$ and you can only get them from Pete or KW.

 

I don’t like Crapcadias but there are members on here that talk about how great Crapcadia life is so get it a shot
Cause a MX-13 will break ya

 

Dd15 would have more power.

Paccar is taking over seems like.

I can't complain about the mx13 I'm driving. It had electrical sensor issues probably from the peoplenet box that was plugged in. Doesn't have much power and that could be from the low geared rear ends. It's the only motor I've driven that doesn't use a drop of oil between changes. Totally clean motor.

I don't think I'd be afraid to own a later mx motor. But I don't have alot of time with it yet to say for certain.

Whatever you end up with. First thing I'd do is make sure there's no logging device plugged in unless you need it.

 

Gamble either way but the Cascadia sounds better so far. What is a 6 year old Cascadia with 650k worth these days anyway?

 

3 goats
2 chickens & a big of skittles

 

No, just say neither, unless the price is no more than 15K for each of them. And then you think about it.

 

We have a 2018 with 375k that just died for unknown reasons. Some emissions malfunction. Def light blinking, derated to an idle, won’t regenerate, No codes. Tow Truck required. I’ve heard the 2017 and newer are better, so far I’m not convinced. At 650k, even without issues, it’s worn out in 2, maybe 3 years at most. Count on a few expensive repairs in that time. Each being anywhere from $2000-$13000 on average. Consider buying newer, maybe with a warranty if possible. Going cheap is only good for a year or so. Few get Lucky.