Fitzgerald? Not sure what to do with aging truck

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  1. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Penske.
     
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  3. Rubber duck kw

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    One thing to say for gm, they're stuff doesn't quit when it should be dead.
     
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    I had no idea Penske had a major shareholder interest in Detroit Diesel. Learn something every day.
     
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  6. Oxbow

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    One thought that comes to mind is that you can buy a lot of fuel for the price of an overhaul, and at the rate thus far with the 2013 Cummins you will have 3 overhauls by the time you get to 1.1 million. On the other hand you are near to needing an o/h in the Cat.
     
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  7. Zigzag777

    Zigzag777 Medium Load Member

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    Detroit is now owned by Mercedes. Just like Freightliner and Western Star.
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    Fitzgerald is now limited to selling only 300 gliders a year, by a decision of the EPA and a court ruling. So a glider may not be a viable option in the future.
    See
    Glider Kits Back on the Naughty List | Construction Equipment
     
  8. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Worked out better than the Vega and its engine.
     
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  9. buddyd157

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    drop in a Detroit, they ain't what they used to be..i DO KNOW someone that has a Fitzgerald, and it needed work on the engine..."See ya later" is basically thier response"...under warranty mind you..>!!

    just saying...
     
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  10. Milr72

    Milr72 Medium Load Member

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    Slightly!
     
  11. IH Branded

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    I was going to have my local shop build an engine and warranty it and ship it to Fitzgerald
     
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