Fitzgerald? Not sure what to do with aging truck

Penske.

 

One thing to say for gm, they're stuff doesn't quit when it should be dead.

 

According to this article, the Series 60 came out in Q1 of 1987. Penske didn't invest into Detroit until 1988.

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engines - Diesel Engine History - Diesel Power Magazine

 

I had no idea Penske had a major shareholder interest in Detroit Diesel. Learn something every day.

 

One thought that comes to mind is that you can buy a lot of fuel for the price of an overhaul, and at the rate thus far with the 2013 Cummins you will have 3 overhauls by the time you get to 1.1 million. On the other hand you are near to needing an o/h in the Cat.

 

Detroit is now owned by Mercedes. Just like Freightliner and Western Star.
ALSO
Fitzgerald is now limited to selling only 300 gliders a year, by a decision of the EPA and a court ruling. So a glider may not be a viable option in the future.
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Glider Kits Back on the Naughty List | Construction Equipment

 

Worked out better than the Vega and its engine.

 

drop in a Detroit, they ain't what they used to be..i DO KNOW someone that has a Fitzgerald, and it needed work on the engine..."See ya later" is basically thier response"...under warranty mind you..>!!

just saying...

 

Slightly!