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2015 peterbilt 330

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by mmicciche, Jan 31, 2014.

  1. Jan 31, 2014 #1
    mmicciche

    mmicciche Bobtail Member

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    ready to purchase peterbuilt 330 260 hp paccar with 2200 allison 10000 lb front axle 20000 lb rear axle. going to put 22ft with 22.5 tires 26000gvw to use for flatbed towing. any thoughts on trk power etc.


    thank you mike m
     
    mmicciche, Jan 31, 2014
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  3. Feb 1, 2014 #2
    KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    I would want minimum 325hp, but that's might just be me.
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2014 #3
    SLANT6

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    2nd on the minimum HP and I would not want to be anywhere near a large truck with an automatic. But that's just me
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2014 #4
    mmicciche

    mmicciche Bobtail Member

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    thanks guys. this truck will be primarily be driven locally for police towing 1 car on bed and towing 1 behind. the trucks i currently have 215 hp international dt466 automatic. i average probally 28000 miles per year. you still think 325hp. if so do think at 260 it would be under powered or for resale value thanks again.
    mike m
     
    mmicciche, Feb 1, 2014
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  7. Feb 1, 2014 #5
    SLANT6

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    Sorry, I thought you were buying a truck for a different type of operation. I'll keep quiet now.
     
    SLANT6, Feb 1, 2014
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  8. Feb 4, 2014 #6
    Catliner

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    We Currently Have a FL70 4 Car Carrier with a 230HP Cummins. Pulls Great with that weight @ 46K, Allison MD3060 with 4.44 Gear ratio. The thing with little trucks is the Gearing, Do you want road gears or city gears that will make a world of difference
     
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  9. Feb 5, 2014 #7
    sxdime

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    My only thought would be are you sure you want to go 22.5's? Just thinking that would raise the bed height and possibly cause bumpers on cars to drag. Not sure if you do regular tow jobs (break downs etc)
    It's been since the early 90's that I towed cars though so I'm guessing a good bit has changed since then.
     
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