DD13 vs DD15

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  1. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Am I missing something here..? A 13L is available in a 505/1850 rating and a 15L is only up to a 505/1750 rating..?

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  3. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    Baffles me as well you ain't missing anything.
     
  4. 062

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    Only thing I can think of is that they have tested it and found a problem above 1750.
     
  5. daf105paccar

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    Going to retire the KW?
     
  6. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    No just bored... and exploring all options for after the wife’s recovery .


    Most likely would be buy a dump trailer and be part time close to home.......
     
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  7. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    So not a Paccar engine. :p:D:p:D:p
     
  8. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    No it would be a X15.....
     
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  9. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    I know. LOL
     
  10. daf105paccar

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    Do you know why DD13 gets a higher torque rating then a DD15?
     
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  11. Ridgeline

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    It is derated to produce a flatter torque curve
     
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