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03 western star 4900SA

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by MNdriver, May 6, 2012.

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  1. May 6, 2012 #1
    MNdriver

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    what do one of these have for a weight on the tractor?

    I had always heard they were a heavy truck.
     
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  3. May 6, 2012 #2
    Cat sdp

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    Depends on the truck's specs. Steel cab is a little heavier than aluminum .
     
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  4. May 6, 2012 #3
    MNdriver

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    fully aware of that.

    Just looking at a ball park compared to a pete, KW or freightliner.


     
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  5. May 7, 2012 #4
    fortycalglock

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    First thing I did when I bought my Star was put it on a scale. With me and the truck we were in the 18's. These days with my stuff (headache rack, chains straps, tools etc) and full tanks I'm over 20 just a little. In reality, no way to tell for sure, it could have a double frame, extra boxes, etc. Go test drive it and throw it on a scale.
     
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  7. May 7, 2012 #5
    MNdriver

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    I am running away from this one after talking to the owner.

    1.2 million miles. Heads, bearings, turbo but no sleeves, pistons or rings.

    Did some other things to it.

    Him/ bank told me after last break down to stop sinking money into it. I had to sell my reefer for the last repairs.

    Me/
    how much have you been putting into a maintenance escrow?

    Him/
    who can afford maint when you have to pay fuel, authority, insurance etc.

    Me/
    so when do you do scheduled maint?

    Him/
    when it breaks down. I have been doing this for 44 years and am 65 now and can't work for nobody so i drive for myself.


    Me/
    thanks sir, i'll see what i can do about getting over to see the truck.

    Him/
    somebody is getting a heck of a deal for all the money i put into it lately,

    Me/
    I'm sure they are. Have a good day sir.
     
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  8. May 7, 2012 #6
    fortycalglock

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    Lol, at least was dumb enough to tell you the truth instead of lies.
     
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    MNdriver Thanks this.
  9. Mar 1, 2013 #7
    Scrapper

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    Yes you gotta give it to him for telling the truth.

    But that is just funny!!! Good luck finding another.
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2013 #8
    SHC

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    And that is with a Stratosphere sleeper??

    My Lowmax with rack, chains, binders and 60" flat-top weighs in at close to 22k.... But I also have a C15
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2013 #9
    billm89

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    1998 4964FX daycab - 13200 front,46000 rears,18 spd. 3406E cat weighs out at 20150.
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2013 #10
    hillman

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    I had dealer run vin on 2000. 4964 he said unladen weight shows 18300.truck has dual 150s,13sp 355 gears and 525 N14. I believe a 76in sleeper. What years have steel or aluminum cab / sleepers.??
     
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