2000 Western Star Constellation Sleeper MPG ??

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by Lonestar, May 20, 2013.

  1. May 20, 2013 #1
    Lonestar

    Lonestar Bobtail Member

    30
    3
    May 17, 2008
    Totonto Onatario
    0
    We are looking at a WS 9400, the engine is Detroit 60 series 500 HP, pre emission , 18 speed, 3.9 rears 24 inch tires..

    The loads are in quite flat country and total gross is about 65,000lbs in van trailers.

    What would be a reasonable MPG to expect out of this truck, engine etc in excellent working condition.

    Experienced driver with light foot...

    Thanks
     
    Lonestar, May 20, 2013
    Lonestar, May 20, 2013
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. May 20, 2013 #2
    underpsi

    underpsi Road Train Member

    1,266
    292
    Sep 18, 2008
    Toronto, Ont
    0
    I would expect to be around 7MPG atleast
     
    underpsi, May 20, 2013
    underpsi, May 20, 2013
    #2
    Lonestar Thanks this.
  4. May 20, 2013 #3
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

    6,164
    6,613
    Jun 25, 2011
    Tourist Town, FL
    0
    I average 6.6 with a 2000 430/470 Detroit/13/3.36 rears doing the speed limit pulling step deck.
     
    fortycalglock, May 20, 2013
    fortycalglock, May 20, 2013
    #3
  5. May 20, 2013 #4
    underpsi

    underpsi Road Train Member

    1,266
    292
    Sep 18, 2008
    Toronto, Ont
    0
    Actually I just read those specs again you'll probably be too high rpm to get 7 MPG
     
    underpsi, May 20, 2013
    underpsi, May 20, 2013
    #4
    Lonestar Thanks this.
  7. May 21, 2013 #5
    Lonestar

    Lonestar Bobtail Member

    30
    3
    May 17, 2008
    Totonto Onatario
    0
    Thanks for the replies, where is the sweet spot for this vintage 60 series engine...???

    Some place I thought I saw 1600 , that seems a bit high????
     
    Lonestar, May 21, 2013
    Lonestar, May 21, 2013
    #5
  8. May 21, 2013 #6
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

    6,164
    6,613
    Jun 25, 2011
    Tourist Town, FL
    0
    Depends on terrain and load. If in light down in FL I'll set the cruise about 72 an d I'm about 1450. If I'm heavy and in some hills, I like to be 15-1600 to limit shifts.
     
    fortycalglock, May 21, 2013
    fortycalglock, May 21, 2013
    #6
    Lonestar Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.