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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Wrkhrd, Dec 17, 2023.

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  1. Dec 17, 2023 #1
    Wrkhrd

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    I've driven company for many years and looking at first truck w/ (cummins or detroit). Do I really need 500+horses? Or will 400-50 do same job? I know for hills and heavy haul the higher the better, but what about regular dry van or flat use?
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2023 #2
    Diesel Dave

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    500 and anything above is recommended for O/O.
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2023 #3
    AModelCat

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    Back in the day 400 was considered big power.

    To put things into perspective, my old man used to regularly run 7 axles out in the mountains with a 475 Cat with no issues. You just get to the mill 5 minutes later than the guy with 605 hp.
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2023 #4
    Big Road Skateboard

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    I'm running 500. Wouldn't want any less myself, for out west
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2023 #5
    Cat sdp

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    Just take the 400-450 and the auto transmission like the rest of the drones……
     
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    LameMule

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    TheLoadOut

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    You're going to enter the market the way things are now?
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2023 #8
    Iamoverit

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    Well, according to some people on this forum if you live like you're a homeless gypsy in your truck you can do it in the name of "freedom".
     
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    Cat sdp

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