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how much horsepower do I need to haul shipyard containers

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Houndstooth, Jun 11, 2014.

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  1. Jun 11, 2014 #1
    Houndstooth

    Houndstooth Light Load Member

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    I'm about to go pick out a truck for intermodel work pulling from shipyards in savanah. I was hoping to get some advice on the type of set up I'd need. I'm lookin at a frieghtliner columbia with a c 13 cat and 430 horses.....it'll have a gear ratio of 3.42.
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2014 #2
    zinita17601

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    horsepower is how fast can a engine move a certain weight to get to a certain speed,the faster the more horsepower that engine got.on a flat surface at a cruising speed all trucks will use the same horsepower no matter what engine is it.being in georgia a 430 hp engine should be ok if coupled to a 13 speed so you can run faster while keeping your rpm low.
     
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  4. Jun 11, 2014 #3
    back40

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    7 to 800 not because you need it just to say you have it
     
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  5. Jun 11, 2014 #4
    Houndstooth

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    thanx zinita, I appreciate the feedback. I could oppt for a 550 h c15 with 411 gears but I'm very concerned about the fuel I'd burn up
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2014 #5
    Houndstooth

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    back 40, with that attitude you'll be bankrupt very quick as an o/o.
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2014 #6
    skateboardman

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    dude, hauling containers out of savannah you will be broke long before he is.
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2014 #7
    Houndstooth

    Houndstooth Light Load Member

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    what can you tell me about the pay?
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2014 #8
    w.h.o

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    How about the railyard in Chicago? I see lot of o/o there.
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2014 #9
    dieselfuelonly

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    Judging by many trucks I see pulling containers you only need about 250HP because the engine is only running on 4 of the 6 cylinders and the air compressor is running 100% of the time with the air dryer going PSSSSHHHT PSSSHHHHT PSSHHHHHTt every 4 and a half seconds as you sit next to them at the fuel island.
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2014 #10
    BulletProof

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    You forgot the duct tape fenders, zip tied mirrors, and wobbly trailer tires.
     
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