Most trouble free engine

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by neco, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. neco

    neco Bobtail Member

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    I'm going to buy a new truck with Super B Specs. What would be the most trouble free engine? Detroit, Cummins, Cat or Volvo?
     
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  3. Tommy107

    Tommy107 Bobtail Member

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    I think a Detroit
     
  4. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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  5. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    I've always stuck by Cat, if you can find one anymore. I heard Cat was getting out of the road truck market. The engines are very reliable, but God help you when they break down. Wow expensive to repair.
     
  6. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    I just heard a rumor, possibly from within Cat, that they are not really getting out of the market. They're an international company, so why drop a product just because one silly country regulates it to death. So they're changing the name of the engine but it'll still be a Cat.
     
  7. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    That's the best news I've heard all day! I always did like the Capertiller motor. Run like a racehorse, pull like an ox!
     
  8. 05chopper

    05chopper Light Load Member

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    Cat has been out of the truck engine sales for almost two years now. Blame it on Big brother.
     
  9. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Cat is joining International....
     
    kajidono Thanks this.
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    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I wonder if this is a good move or not.

    International had some problems with their motors of late.
     
  11. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    Makes sense then. Two companies with differing problems could come up with a very nice engine. I hope they do.
     
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