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Not being able to find the differences...Peterbilt 587 & 387

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by BoazTrucker, Apr 6, 2014.

  1. Apr 6, 2014 #1
    BoazTrucker

    BoazTrucker Light Load Member

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    The carrier i am going to work for has what I believe is 387 peterbilts, whats the difference between the 387 and 587, cant find anything on wikipedia on the 387
     
    BoazTrucker, Apr 6, 2014
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  3. Apr 6, 2014 #2
    Richter

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    587 is the new version of the 387. More tech, better aero, nothing major though. Kinda like comparing a Fl columbia to a FL Cascadia.
     
    Richter, Apr 6, 2014
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  4. Apr 6, 2014 #3
    BoazTrucker

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    yeah thats kinda what i figured, i read somewhere they lowered the dash, but overall the body style didnt change drastically.
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2014 #4
    FLATBED

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  7. Apr 6, 2014 #5
    Boardhauler

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    There are huge differences between a Columbia & a Cascadia. The improvements from a 387 to a 587 are more incremental, but then Peterbilt had a way better place to start from.
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2014 #6
    Richter

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    Cascadia is just a higher tech truck with a bigger grill and better aero. My Columbia is just as big on the inside. On cascadia, they made a bigger grill, got rid of the visor, changed the mirrors...nothing major.
     
    Richter, Apr 6, 2014
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  9. Apr 7, 2014 #7
    Knucklehead619

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    I think a better comparison would be FL Century and Columbia.
     
    Knucklehead619, Apr 7, 2014
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    Boardhauler Thanks this.
  10. Apr 7, 2014 #8
    Boardhauler

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    I used to own a 2005 Columbia, in January I bought a 2009 Cascadia. They are totally different trucks. The Cascadia is so much improved it's not funny. The only things I don't like are the multi-plex wiring system and the jake brake switch on the steering wheel. I love the lack of rattles, the redesigned dashboard that is not disintegrating into shards of plastic before my eyes, and the solid doors to name just a few things.
     
    Boardhauler, Apr 7, 2014
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