are current production trucks really this badly built?

I’ve talked to Peterbilt about it but now they act like it’s some mystery engine that nobody can get their hands on. It’s supposed to be 450 pounds lighter than an MX13.

 

How is your MX specced?

I know for what you do the weight savings are beneficial for how you’re paid... all of the Paccar powered Kenworths I’ve driven are just so sluggish compared to the Cummins. I’m definitely no Cummins fan boy either, but can you get the same performance outta the smaller motor?

 

510 and 1850 torque. 18 speed with 3.36 rears on low 22.5’s. I’m very pleased with it, mechanically the next truck is spec’d the same. Dry weight is roughly 600 pounds lighter than an X15.

 

What is your average gross?

 

Food grade loads I’m 78k. Everything else I’m right at 80k.

 

Sounds to me like he needs to get away from the Eaton Autoshift transmissions.

 

I'm sure glad these new trucks make such good fuel mileage!! It amazes me that the money saved is more than they spend on all their downtime and repair bills!! I mean, they keep buying them so apparently that's how it works right??? I don't know why I keep my old Detroit ten speed. I mean, I work myself to death in this thing and never get all that off time and still would make more money. Wow I am really dumb I guess.....