BACK LOG OF BIG RIGS...

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by RussianBearTruckeR, Aug 19, 2018.

  1. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    8+ running slow, 63-68
    Usually run gross about 50%, southeast pa-ga dedicated .
    i prefer 68-73 flowing with traffic and that gets 7.5-8 range generally

    It's got 2.64s with the OD iShift, XE455 high Tq turns
    1100@63
    1200@68
    1300@73

    Love the truck it's been really great... Very very reliable.

    iShift is really good but there are still some stupid little glitches at times that can annoy you.
    Like revving and not shifting, skip shifting at the wrong time etc...

    Hill Start assist is complete garbage, I'd recommend disabling it.

    If you get a Volvo, go with a XE package.. All the way... the mileage is fantastic, so smooth and quiet and still pulls amazing well in mountains if you go there.
     
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  3. 20 Mule Team

    20 Mule Team Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the reply. That's excellent, especially for the big 780.

    What year did the XE package become available? Was 2016 the first year? I'm looking at used trucks.
     
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