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Top Rated Modern Engines -MPG, Cost, Reliability, Longevity

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Giorgio, Apr 20, 2011.

Your Experince: Which Engine is Best in Following:

  1. MPG - Paccar

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
  2. *

    MPG - Detroit

    8 vote(s)
    53.3%
  3. *

    MPG - Cummins

    4 vote(s)
    26.7%

  4. Reliability (how often it breaks or leaks) - Caterpillar

    6 vote(s)
    40.0%

  5. Reliability (how often it breaks or leaks) - Detroit

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%
  6. *

    Reliability (how often it breaks or leaks)- Cummins

    7 vote(s)
    46.7%
  7. *

    Longevity - Paccar

    9 vote(s)
    60.0%

  8. Longevity - Detroit

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%
  9. *

    Longevity -Cummins

    8 vote(s)
    53.3%

  10. Maintenance/Parts Best Cost -Paccar

    5 vote(s)
    33.3%
  11. *

    Maintenance/Parts Best Cost - Detroit

    4 vote(s)
    26.7%
  12. *

    Maintenance/Parts Best Cost - Cummins

    7 vote(s)
    46.7%
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  1. Apr 20, 2011 #1
    Giorgio

    Giorgio Light Load Member

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    Crap! I forgot the Paccar engine in the poll and there is no way to edit the poll I guess! Anyway, let's hear from all the experienced drivers (company or O/O) on their experiences with their engines. Company guys, you may not know what something costs to fix, but you will know as well as anyone what the MPG is and how often something breaks.

    I shamelessly stole the idea for a poll (from one 4 years ago) as a lot has happened since then and there are no current posts within the last couple years that even address engines in any useful way. Just the occasional whining about emissions is about it.

    Yes, all engines are effected by individual users and environment, but we ought to be able to see a trend if enough people answer. I believe it would be a ton of help to people trying to make sound business decisions as far as engines. If your only factor is how cool you think you sound with Jake on, well that is different and this is of little use to you.

    But if you are looking at business factors it would be a great help. Thanks!

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  3. Apr 21, 2011 #2
    Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    You also forgot about Mercedes Benz motors,I have a MBE 4000 410 hp in my 2009 Freightliner .We have had nothing but problems with the regen in this thing,it's too bad too, because it's a nice tractor otherwise.
    I had a 475 hp 3406 Cat and liked it much more.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2011 #3
    Rancho Deluxe

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  5. Apr 21, 2011 #4
    25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Currently available engines, or available in used trucks, too? There is a difference,and the newest Cummins big block has also been changed from what it was a year ago. Caterpillar is no longer available to order in a new truck unless you order a glider with one.


    Regen has been a problem with most of the engines using the diesel particulate filter. I got the one I drive figured out, and it works okay, now, but I did have to take it to a technician once to get it to regenerate.
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2011 #5
    Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    Mr Ed, Apr 21, 2011
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  8. Apr 21, 2011 #6
    Kellyb

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    Most reliable: N-14 or Cat 6nz (tie)

    Mileage: series 60 pre-egr

    If you go to mygauges you can search for trucks with identical specs with different motors and see plenty of general trends there.
     
    Kellyb, Apr 21, 2011
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    25(2)+2 Thanks this.
  9. Apr 22, 2011 #7
    Rancho Deluxe

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    Rancho Deluxe, Apr 22, 2011
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  10. Apr 22, 2011 #8
    Lonesome

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    What about Mack engines?
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2011 #9
    fancypants

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    Paccar HAhahahahahahahah Cat is done last year.Ive had a CAT 8 yrs Dont like it at all.Still makes $$ but im tired of dumping $$ into it. Yes 3406 E POS Cat went POPO way way back with electroincs an engines met.No more otr cats. Cat dont care Rebilty you must be talking a year. My Cummins goes 5 yrs .Have had 3 of em Truck a Cat OTR motor. Int . bought the rights to CAT,S block Trash the rest
     
    fancypants, Apr 22, 2011
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  12. Apr 22, 2011 #10
    biker dave

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    paccar mx i believe has only been out maybe 1 year, now the maxxforce has been out for a few years now, bugs work out by now i hope, this fall the BIG and awaited maxxforce 15 will hit the roads, cat engine with new fuel and air system from mann will be a big hit, NO DAF
     
    biker dave, Apr 22, 2011
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