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VOLVO

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Magnum1, Jan 2, 2011.

VOLVO vs OTHERS

Poll closed Feb 11, 2011.
  1. *

    Volvo is a great truck with the cummins engine for o/o.

    26 vote(s)
    60.5%
  2. *

    Volvo is a great truck with the volvo engine for o/o.

    4 vote(s)
    9.3%
  3. *

    I would buy a volvo vs freighliner for the o/o.

    20 vote(s)
    46.5%
  4. *

    I would buy volvo vs international for the o/o.

    14 vote(s)
    32.6%
  5. *

    I would buy volvo vs kw for the o/o.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%
  6. *

    I would buy volvo vs peterbuilt for the o/o.

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%

  7. Volvo with the cummins has the same amount of issues as others, money wise.

    7 vote(s)
    16.3%

  8. Volvo is just another " glider" with the cummins engine - same as others.

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%
  9. *

    Would not buy 13spd cummins volvo for the o/o.

    5 vote(s)
    11.6%
  10. *

    Would buy a 13 spd cummins o/o for the o/o.

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%
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  1. Jan 3, 2011 #11
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    So, what would you recommend: detroit or cummins? i did not pick cat due to the fuel usage.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2011 #12
    Magnum1

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    it will be a used truck: KW - what kind? Pete- what kind? Freightshaker/ may be century/ - what kind? International - what kind? Mack? - yes or no?
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2011 #13
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    Is 387 a good buy for flat bed or no? why?
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2011 #14
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    Outside of volvo, which seems to be out of the question. I like the looks of the: T600, t2000, frghtlnr century, and 387. I also like the 9900 eagle but do not seem to find much info on them. Please advice.

    Thank you.
     
    Magnum1, Jan 3, 2011
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  7. Jan 3, 2011 #15
    Working Class Patriot

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    He's comparing a company spec'd rig......Get into an O/O spec'd rig and there's a world of difference.....My 386 has more room than I'll ever use......:biggrin_255:

    Edit.....Was Skid his director?....
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2011 #16
    Working Class Patriot

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    NO..Hell no!!!!!
    Too effingham heavy......
     
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  9. Jan 3, 2011 #17
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    what's the weight of it?
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2011 #18
    Working Class Patriot

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    Most of the 387's are 241" WB and weigh as much as my 386 with a 256" WB......My 387 "dry weight" was 19K.....

    With my flat, tools, dunnage, chains, tarps, personal items and fuel at a half tank (150 Gallons) I sit at 32K Tare.....

    My nephew's father-in-law's "old" (He's out of the biz now...) rig....387 241" WB and a Ravens composite deck with a 1/2 tank (150 gallons) with everything on it weighed in at 32.5K......I don't recall the dry weight...and Pete doesn't post the "dry" weights on their website...
     
    Working Class Patriot, Jan 3, 2011
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  11. Jan 3, 2011 #19
    Working Class Patriot

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    BTW....I'm still considered "Heavy" by many shippers.....I have a few who want to load 50K net....I couldn't do that legally even without fuel......
     
    Working Class Patriot, Jan 3, 2011
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  12. Jan 3, 2011 #20
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    so what would you recommend? fl century or columbia? he he or may be
    t
    600?
     
    Magnum1, Jan 3, 2011
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