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How to read Truck Paper ads

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by csmith1281, Aug 28, 2017.

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  1. Aug 28, 2017 #1
    csmith1281

    csmith1281 Medium Load Member

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    Just looking through the truck paper magazine, and I'm running into some terminology I'm not familiar with:

    "12K# FA, 40K# RA"

    I'm guessing by the pound sign that this is something having to do with the weight of the vehicle? What do "FA" and "RA" mean?
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2017 #2
    slickWillie1980

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    Front axle rear axle
     
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    Front axle and Rear axle
     
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    Your to quick for this Yankee ;)
     
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    slickWillie1980

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    Lol timing was perfect sir lol
     
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    Bigmike1977d16

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    there's other things like "good runner" they are referring to the previous owner after handing over the keys
     
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    TripleSix

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    18913A and 16913A that normally follow letters like RTO or RTLO or something like that is what I look for. You do want 40#RA, but you want to learn everything you can about engines, engine serial numbers, transmission model numbers and suspension packages.

    As far as the engines go, you normally see the make (Detroit or Cummins..etc) and the HP rating. I have a Cat engine. You will see 475 Cat, but the engine serial number can be a 6NZ, 1LW, 2WS, and the model numbers can be 3406 B,C,E,C15, ACERT...etc.

    Learn everything you can. Dont just buy. Certain trucks were problematic. Certain engines were problematic. You can save yourself alot of money.

    Luck in battle.
     
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  10. Aug 28, 2017 #8
    csmith1281

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    Thank you very much. I definitely want to make an informed buying decision and know exactly what I'm getting myself into.

    What does RTO or RTLO mean?

    What do those numbers mean?

    "18913A and 16913A"
     
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    csmith1281

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    Ok, so that's talking about the maximum weight capacity for the axles?
     
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    csmith1281

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    I don't know why I can't find a laughing emoji. But that's what I want to put up here.
     
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