Peterbilt 579 vs 587

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by PolishPrince, Feb 23, 2017.

For Flatbed Peterbilt 579 or 587, both cummins

Poll closed Sep 23, 2017.
  1. Peterbilt 579

    72.7%
  2. Peterbilt 587

    27.3%
  1. PolishPrince

    PolishPrince Light Load Member

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    Looking to buy a truck somewhere around the 2013-2016 year range. I have shifted my focus onto the American Classic Peterbilt. I have trouble finding what exactly the differences are between these trucks.

    I will be pulling a 53 foot flatbed, spread axle, and do need to haul a 45k coil every now and then.

    Im not looking for comfort, just reliability, aerodynamics, and lighter weight?

    What do you guys think is the better choice?

    Both with Cummins and 13spd, the axles im pretty sure i want the Air Leaf...

    All comments, insights and experiences are welcome!
     
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  3. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    587 is a wind leak having, noisy inside, ugly as sin pos of a truck. Oh, and it's pretty much all plastic
     
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  4. PolishPrince

    PolishPrince Light Load Member

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    Yea the 579 is an aluminum cab correct? They seem more O/O friendly... where all the 587 i am finding seem to be mostly fleet specd...

    Thanks for commenting and voting...
     
  5. PolishPrince

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    One thing i dont like about the 579 is the driver side box when opened also opens into the sleeper... that seems like it would be a bit of a PITA on a windy day...
     
  6. BoostedTeg

    BoostedTeg Road Train Member

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    Weren't you going to do the lease at Schneider?
     
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  7. PolishPrince

    PolishPrince Light Load Member

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    Anyone know which mid roof between the two is lighter in weight? Cant seem to find dry weights for them anywhere.
     
  8. Peterbiltt

    Peterbiltt Light Load Member

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    easy, 579. the 587 is a fleet truck which is clearly based off the 387 which had some electrical problems. 579 is premium over the 587 but if you want a real american classic you'd want the 389
     
  9. PolishPrince

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    Love the 389... but cant justify the MPG for my first truck... need to make sure my business doesnt die from poor economy... Hear those 389s only get 5-6mpg... where the 579 and 587 get up to 2mpg better
     
  10. russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

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    Theres always an ecm tuning.
     
  11. PolishPrince

    PolishPrince Light Load Member

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    Can you explain?
     
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