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Shopping for a KW which one would you pick?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by RenegadeTrucker, Aug 20, 2011.

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  1. Aug 21, 2011 #11
    forner

    forner Light Load Member

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    go with c16 i promise u will get your money back in a long run...
     
    forner, Aug 21, 2011
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  3. Aug 21, 2011 #12
    aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    All depends on what type of work your doing if its just droop and hook or alot of dock work my choice would be a Freightline Century class great for reversing onto docks unlike those huge 379' petes and KW's :biggrin_2558:
     
    aussiejosh, Aug 21, 2011
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  4. Aug 21, 2011 #13
    RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    I wouldnt own a plastic truck.

    I drive W9's because they are what I like.

    I will be pulling a step deck flat bed.
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Aug 21, 2011
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  5. Aug 22, 2011 #14
    rollin coal

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    I'd get the '03 6NZ......
     
    rollin coal, Aug 22, 2011
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  7. Aug 22, 2011 #15
    The Challenger

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    I'd look for a 72in studio sleeper Mr Beast. However, my choice would be the 6NZ 10spd one out of the three.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Aug 22, 2011
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  8. Aug 22, 2011 #16
    RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    The 6NZ 10 speed seems to be the best option, the down side is I can see some corrosion on the radiator and on the air to air, that has me a bit worried.

    Also if I got it id throw a 18 speed in it, which isn't hard, just takes money.

    Mama really wants me to get the studio sleeper because she would like more room, so the jury is still out. I cant say it would hurt my feelings to have a 600 cat, but might mean I have to buy an aluminum trailer right away to keep the weight down.
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Aug 22, 2011
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    The Challenger Thanks this.
  9. Aug 22, 2011 #17
    last 1

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    600 CAT with a 18 speed and 86 inch studio sleeper is nice combo
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2011 #18
    lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    I am nothing but a freightshaker lover, yet if a freind was asking me which of the three I would say the 00.
     
    lovesthedrive, Aug 22, 2011
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  11. Aug 22, 2011 #19
    Rig Wrench

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    I'd go with the 00. especiall if i has fewer miles than the 03 and is already an 18 gear. I personall love the power of the 600's. and the ones we have get as good or better mileage as the 550's. all nice trucks though. the 03 and 00 will probly hold value beter due to motors. just my .02 though
    what is the wieght differance in them? look to be very close.
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2011 #20
    RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    I actually found another truck today that if it pans out I am going to buy it.

    It is a 00, has the 6NZ 18 speed, and 620K on the clock!

    [​IMG]

    Its a former bed bugger truck so it should be in pretty good shape.
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Aug 22, 2011
    RenegadeTrucker, Aug 22, 2011
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