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CAT leaving the "on highway" truck engine business

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by James R. Hoffa, Dec 10, 2008.

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  1. Dec 10, 2008 #31
    550hpW900L

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    Hunter i can overhaul a CAT myself cheaper than a cummins owner can dream of doing an ISX or N14..... And i agree if CAT is so bad then why are 90% of the Paccar trucks equipped with them? Theres always a bunch in a crowd who will hate and obviously they all know how to use the interweb! :biggrin_25526:
     
    550hpW900L, Dec 10, 2008
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  3. Dec 10, 2008 #32
    The Challenger

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    550,

    Your one of few people who can do that; however, what about those who can not? What is the cheaper option?

    Hunter
     
    The Challenger, Dec 10, 2008
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  4. Dec 10, 2008 #33
    550hpW900L

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    Sell their truck and work for a company if they have no mechanical skill. CAT parts are cheaper than cummins parts, go price some things and let me know how you like that "cheap and easy" N14.
     
    550hpW900L, Dec 10, 2008
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  5. Dec 10, 2008 #34
    Markvfl

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    Local KW dealer charges a $15 an hour premium to work on ISX's... :biggrin_2554:
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2008 #35
    James R. Hoffa

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    Most owner operators fail
     
    James R. Hoffa, Dec 10, 2008
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  8. Dec 10, 2008 #36
    550hpW900L

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    Yeah you obviously did, just waiting on the repo man to come get the puter so you can get your last ounce of shat talkin in.
     
    550hpW900L, Dec 10, 2008
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    C16KIWI Thanks this.
  9. Dec 10, 2008 #37
    CaterpillarWrench

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    Are you an owner operator? Or have you ever been?
     
    CaterpillarWrench, Dec 10, 2008
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  10. Dec 10, 2008 #38
    James R. Hoffa

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    I'm 47 years old with a well established business. You spend your money on hot rod toys, I spend my money on specialized trailers, forklifts, and warehouse space.
     
    James R. Hoffa, Dec 10, 2008
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  11. Dec 10, 2008 #39
    CaterpillarWrench

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    Mean ya don't even own any trucks?
     
    CaterpillarWrench, Dec 10, 2008
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  12. Dec 10, 2008 #40
    James R. Hoffa

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    Yeah trucks too. Cummins power. 855 inch mechanically governed.

    Spend way more money on trailers and forklifts though. I have a 20,000 Hyster pneumatic tire and a 30,000 Silent hoist solid tire plus a bunch of smaller stuff.

    As far as trailers go I have a Trail King TK 70SA (landoll type) with a the dock levelers, A 48-80 stretch flat, A 35 ton Rodgers detach, and an old Dorsey 48x96 flat.
     
    James R. Hoffa, Dec 10, 2008
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