DD13 Fuel Economy (OTR Application)

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by RootHog, Dec 10, 2018.

  1. RootHog

    RootHog Heavy Load Member

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    Doing a build on a 2020 New Cascadia.

    Was wondering if anyone in here is tracking their numbers on a DD13 in long haul or regional applications. I run dry van, but numbers from any area would help.

    My gut is telling me I can do better in terms of MPG with the DD13 over the DD15, but some real world stats would be helpful.
     
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  3. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    How many HP for the DD13? I know in this environment it may take many months for that truck build to arrive.
     
  4. RootHog

    RootHog Heavy Load Member

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    400HP, 1750 Torque with either the DD13 or the DD15. Going with the Intelligent powertrain option, so either engine will have the same HP and Torque specs.
     
  5. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    What gross weight do you haul?
     
  6. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    I run a DD15 on a new KW T680 and a new reefer. Fully loaded I average around 8mpg on flat roads and empty I get close to 11mpg. Pulling hills loaded I'm getting more like 5mpg.
     
  7. bavarian

    bavarian Heavy Load Member

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    Quite unlikely that statement.

    The DD15 is limited to DTNA built units by Freightliner and Western Star.

    In a Kenworth, you either have a Paccar MX 13 or a Cummins X15.
     
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  8. Crude Truckin'

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    A DD15 in a KW? Come on.....
     
  9. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Detroit in a kenworth seems to be a problem here
     
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  10. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    Sorry my bad. First post I looked at after waking up and meant to type X15.
     
  11. RootHog

    RootHog Heavy Load Member

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    80k max
     
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