I started thinking about saving some money and would like some numbers from either oo or company driver . I currently drive 2009 t660 with freshly rebuilt c16 pushing 600hp , I'm at 38k miles from engine drop off and doing around 6mpg now , in summer in was 6.5-6.75if not too heavy , now in winter I'm getting bit lower than 6 ( just installed webasto , hopefully it will be improved ) . I normally drive 67-70 most of the time with 13 speed loaded at 55-65k most of the time . Talked to several guys driving cascadias and they report 7.5 ...sometimes 8.5 ...I didn't go in details how fast and how heavy ...my mpg is hand calculated . I used to have 2005 Freightliner century 12.7 with 10 speed and that truck was doing around 7 most of the time . I know it all depends on rears , tranny , hp , driving style etc ...I currently pull step deck or flat bed , I will have Conestoga sometimes in February .
Cascadias with dd13 and dd15 mpg
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Everyone I’ve spoken with has averaged 7+ mpg. Many are getting 8+. I’ve talked to a few who’ve managed 9+ on a few light loads. Your mileage could vary based on your driving habits. But I think it’s safe to assume you’ll get at least 7.
I can tell you more at the end of January. That may or may not be of use to you, as it will be a new truck.
My current truck is a 2014 10 spd DD13 with 540k on it. I’m averaging 7.9 mpg today, grossing 61k in a few mountains. Speed is kinda slow. I’m in Cali, just trying to hold 60
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Idle and speed. You’re never going to get 7. Unless you tie yourself to a Swift truck and let him drag you
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