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Truck review: Mack Anthem daycab and 70" sleeper

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by striker, Jul 14, 2018.

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  1. Jul 15, 2018 #11
    striker

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    It's my understanding Mack has a 9 month backlog on Anthem orders, they are selling them like crazy. I agree, I like the new VNR as well. Volvo/Mack really has made some changes that make these trucks look different. No matter what, the new Freightliner will always look like a Freightliner, but these two designs look very unique. In the Denver area, there are already 4 or 5 units on the road, all were ordered as soon as Mack introduced the truck last fall. I've also seen a couple of them on the road with other companies. Something to consider, Mack is bringing out a 48" flat top sleeper for line haul/vocation use. The truck in my avatar is a 48" flat top Pinnacle, I run regional and local with it, depending on the wheelbase, it is very maneuverable in the city.
     
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  3. Jul 15, 2018 #12
    daf105paccar

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    Did Mack have the option to increase the weight on the drive when loaded at slow speed?
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2018 #13
    striker

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    Yes, you can adjust things, I didn't get into how it works because they never explained to me, they just said it can be adjusted.
     
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  6. Oct 27, 2018 #15
    Staubyn73

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    Mack made an over the road finally.Just concerned how the Volvo engine will hold up in the long run
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2018 #15
    GreenPete359

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    In the long run? It’s been around a while now man. It holds up pretty well
     
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  9. Oct 31, 2018 #16
    Brettj3876

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    They did that in 1991 with the ch series. You could even get the 72 in condo.
     
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  10. Nov 1, 2018 #17
    MartinFromBC

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    I own 3 Mack's with the MP8 and they work hard pulling very heavy loads in the mountains and have not had so much as a single issue with them.
     
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  11. Nov 1, 2018 #18
    Jazz1

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    Still only 1 adjustable armrest, stuck in the ‘60’s. Okay truck for city work.
     
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  12. Nov 1, 2018 #19
    Brettj3876

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    The 93 and 99 have 2 even on the helper seat. Air ride too. Its just the bean counters that spec em like that
     
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  13. Jan 30, 2019 #20
    DUNE-T

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    So is the engine and transmission exactly the same as in Volvo ? Can parts be interchanged?
    Saw a Mack Anthem parked next to me yesterday and it sparkled my interest. They are also cheaper than Volvo
     
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