08 or 07 9900

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  1. Jul 13, 2019 #1
    1mm3406e

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    So about to become 18 and have the options of picking a 08 or 07 international 9900 both has a 1850 torque isx . The 07 has a 13 speed 18913b 565. The 08 has a 18 18918b with 600. Truck will be hauling building materials that weighs from 40 to 55 ton almost everyday. Any suggestions
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2019 #2
    FlaSwampRat

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    Are you buying it? 18 and set up with the ability and the connection to carry 110,000lb loads? Good on ya. I would get some smaller experience first but I'm not gonna tell you what to do. If I was going to be dragging that much weight if you go for something with an 18 speed just so you have as many options as possible. I would pick a truck with the best RECORDED service history, that's a big deal.
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2019 #3
    Moose1958

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    I would make one suggestion. Be more clear about what about to become 18 means. Does it mean your 18th birthday or about to start driving an 18 wheeler.
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2019 #4
    Rubber duck kw

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    I would go with the 18, but I'm also of the persuasion more gears is better than fewer.
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2019 #5
    TripleSix

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    The 07.

    08 was the very first year of regen. And I would have sworn that a factory 600 would have come with at the very least, a 20918B.
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2019 #6
    MartinFromBC

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    Get the 07.
     
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  9. Jul 15, 2019 #7
    1mm3406e

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    I’m gonna check again
     
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  10. Jul 15, 2019 #8
    1mm3406e

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    Ok
    Why do you say so, not disagreeing
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2019 #9
    1mm3406e

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    Thanks for the replies my beloved Truckers. I was borned in area with a quarry with trucks n big equipment with my dad being a heavy hauler. Been waiting to become a full time trucking from a toddler.
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2019 #10
    MartinFromBC

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    Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the 07 DEF free.
     
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