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IF money wasn’t an Issue.....choices

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by bonder45, May 3, 2020.

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  1. May 3, 2020 #1
    bonder45

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    So here’s a little hypothetical.

    If you had a choice to get any truck ( almost, there are rules ) with the specs you would want, what would you choose?

    Money is not an issue but fuel efficiency IS!!

    Rules:

    1. Has to be a normal truck, no flat nose, 1 off random truck from Europe ( etc )

    2. Has to be easily available in Canada / USA with having most places being able to work on it

    3. Choose the type of truck ( new, Used, glider )

    4. Pick the specs, engine choice, transmission, rear ends


    And go.
     
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  3. May 3, 2020 #2
    Old Man

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    Already have that truck.
     
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  4. May 3, 2020 #3
    idriveaholden

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    389 or 379. c15, 18 speed allison 2 speed auxiliary
     
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  5. May 3, 2020 #4
    Snow Monster

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    What kind of work?
     
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  7. May 3, 2020 #5
    Long FLD

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    Strictly fuel mileage? And I’m assuming pulling a van or reefer. I’d buy a Cascadia or Volvo off the lot and go trucking.
     
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  9. May 3, 2020 #5
    tnevin225

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    I'm with Long FLD on this one. Check out some of the new Mack's and Volvo's thy got some new down sped setups that rock 9 plus all day long.
     
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  10. May 3, 2020 #6
    idriveaholden

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    he did say by choice. i would rather work fast food then buy and drive a mack, volvo or cascadia
     
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  11. May 3, 2020 #7
    Atlaw4u

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    If focusing on fuel mileage I'd go with a Volvo 860 Globetrotter, 500 hp D13 with I-shift, turbo compounding and maybe the adaptive loading option.

    If not focusing on fuel mileage I'd pick a pre ELD / glider Pete 379 or 389 with 500+ horses backed by a 13 or 18 speed.
     
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  12. May 3, 2020 #8
    bryan21384

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    You took the words out of mouth....fuel mileage wise, I'd say Volvo wins easily.
     
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  13. May 3, 2020 #9
    bryan21384

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    Fast food? Dang that's a stretch there.
     
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    TripleSix

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    Big hood T800, with a minimum of 700 HP, 18 speed transmission, 3 speed auxiliary transmission, 4.30:1 gears, full lockers, and 400 gallon fuel capacity.
     
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