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cummins or cat?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by youngGUN, Jan 15, 2009.

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  1. Jan 15, 2009 #1
    youngGUN

    youngGUN Bobtail Member

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    well ive been looking at semi trucks,and i have been wondering what engine is better(i own a cummins in a 1 ton)i don't really know what motor is better in a semi truck so thats why im asking.anyways,what motor is better for pulling more heavy loads?ill post additional Q's if someone replies
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2009 #2
    The Challenger

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    Cat by far. Ask 550. Fyi, the purple truck in my picture is my friends and he has over a million and one hundred thousand on it.

    KH
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2009 #3
    youngGUN

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    wow,thats alot of miles for anything.really though?is cummins terrible?
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2009 #4
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    There are more engines out there than just Cat or Cummins in heavy duty trucks. That little thing in your pickup just thinks it is in that league.
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2009 #5
    youngGUN

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    i know,but i narrowed it down to these to competitive engines.i really would like to only compare these two brands.
     
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  8. Jan 15, 2009 #6
    Jas

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    Man thats a loaded question. the best answer is...it depends... on what your using it for? are you buying new or used? you want big power? maximum fuel economy? reliability? price?.
    There are good aguments for and against for both (any!!) engines manufactures.
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2009 #7
    demingrickjames

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    You'll never get two drivers to agree on this subject. You might as well have asked, "Democrat or Republican?".:biggrin_2554:
    I've driven trucks with both and don't even know which one is better.

    Either one will get the job done.
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2009 #8
    PharmPhail

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    Cummins is supposed to be a heck of a lot cheaper to fix though.
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2009 #9
    youngGUN

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    well im looking for power relibility,FUEL mileage and cost.
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2009 #10
    Jas

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    I'd go for an early Cat C15 between serial numbers 6NZ00001 and 6NZ45000, driven and maintained properly they will be the best combination of power/fuel economy and reliability but will probably cost a little more to buy than a cummins of the same age and condition.
     
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