New Peterbilt 579 Glider!

I've never been I big WS fan, but I kind off like this truck at Harrison. Especially since it's got a C15.

 

Thomson does gliders with fitz (I guess).....

 

Last Series 60 I ran I was also making the payments on.....It was an oil leaking no pulling POS I've had a woody for Detroit ever since...

OP, check out D&B Trucks have heard good stuff about them......Also heard they are a little pricey.

http://www.dandbequipment.com/default.htm

 

Pushing oil and you are never REALLY heavy? I'm guessing your max gross is around 68,000???


Also to add, #### those Gliders sure got expensive, more than a new truck/engine???

 

yep, pushing oil already....The other two the owner bought have had motor problems (Series 60) as well.

No idea on weight I've never scaled anything since I been here.

Those gliders are outrageous expensive !

 

Since we are talking gliders I will comment on my experience with a Fitzgerald glider. As with any new car, boat, truck or house there were a few minor bugs to work out. Fitzgerald and Detroit took care of my issues with very little effort. My rig is only a year old and 90,000 miles, but at this point if I needed another rig I would most definitely buy another Fitzgerald Glider. I pull very close to 80,000 when loaded and generally pull in a fairly hilly environment. I have slowed down to 60-64 getting 6MPG in a stinger hauling big iron, but on the rare days I get a wild hair you won't pass me without some effort. I have an 18 speed and run in 16 up to 65 1550 rpm, up to 75 in 17 and only use 18 in parts of Texas where it's legal to go faster. I have heard people complain about issues with them but I wouldn't trade mine for an EGR or DPF ever!

 

If I keep my foot out of it and behave somewhat I'm in the mid to upper 6's for mileage....Obviously that number will vary with load, terrain, and other factors..

13 speed with 3.55 gears.