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For flatbedders!! Make/model/engine/trans==MPG?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by DragginMan, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. Apr 9, 2008 #1
    DragginMan

    DragginMan Light Load Member

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    The company I am with will be looking to replace my 2000 Pete 379/C-14/13 speed which averages 6.5 MPG on 24.5's. At 70 mph cruise I turn around 1500 rpm. (combination of empty/loaded miles per trip) I pull a 48' skateboard spread axle, leave loaded (usaully the load gauge reads 50k-60k) return empty always. Currently has 765,000, with no inframe as of yet. My question is, what make/model do you drive, engine/trans type, and what MPG do you get? Are the newer aerodynamic models getting better MPG in the real world? Also, does dino or synthetic make a difference in your mpg?
     
    DragginMan, Apr 9, 2008
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  3. Apr 9, 2008 #2
    broncrider

    broncrider Road Train Member

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    my old t600 with a 3406e, 13 spd and 3.55 rears used to get 7.4 mpg

    then new rubber and winter blend knocked it down to around 6....thank god its almost summer!!!

    i think an aero cab flattop t660, speced with a cummins and 13 should get really good mileage
     
    broncrider, Apr 9, 2008
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  4. Apr 29, 2010 #3
    freightliner15

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    i drive a 2005 freightliner columbia/detroit 515/10 speed/3.42 rears/ i haul a step deck and i get around 6
     
    freightliner15, Apr 29, 2010
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  5. Apr 29, 2010 #4
    sandman1976

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    i have the 00' 379 475/550 w/ 10spd and i get 5.7-6.0 avg.,i also pull a skateboard.
     
    sandman1976, Apr 29, 2010
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  7. Apr 30, 2010 #5
    greenpete

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    i think your company should keep that truck. what ever they buy wont be half the truck you are currently driving. my 98 e model does 6.5-7.2 hooked on to a flat running at 60-65 mph. my accert wouldnt do that or perform as well. not to mention my e model had 700,000 more miles than the accert and i worked on the accert more.
     
    greenpete, Apr 30, 2010
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  8. May 1, 2010 #6
    lastgoodusername

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    what he said. you won't get better fuel mileage with a new truck.
     
    lastgoodusername, May 1, 2010
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