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VOLVO

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Magnum1, Jan 2, 2011.

VOLVO vs OTHERS

Poll closed Feb 11, 2011.
  1. *

    Volvo is a great truck with the cummins engine for o/o.

    26 vote(s)
    60.5%
  2. *

    Volvo is a great truck with the volvo engine for o/o.

    4 vote(s)
    9.3%
  3. *

    I would buy a volvo vs freighliner for the o/o.

    20 vote(s)
    46.5%
  4. *

    I would buy volvo vs international for the o/o.

    14 vote(s)
    32.6%
  5. *

    I would buy volvo vs kw for the o/o.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%
  6. *

    I would buy volvo vs peterbuilt for the o/o.

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%

  7. Volvo with the cummins has the same amount of issues as others, money wise.

    7 vote(s)
    16.3%

  8. Volvo is just another " glider" with the cummins engine - same as others.

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%
  9. *

    Would not buy 13spd cummins volvo for the o/o.

    5 vote(s)
    11.6%
  10. *

    Would buy a 13 spd cummins o/o for the o/o.

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%
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  1. Jan 3, 2011 #21
    Working Class Patriot

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    You could always run a stripped down Louisville.....:biggrin_25523:
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2011 #22
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    Detroit or cummins - why?
     
    Magnum1, Jan 3, 2011
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  4. Jan 3, 2011 #23
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    Magnum1, Jan 3, 2011
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  5. Jan 3, 2011 #24
    Working Class Patriot

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    Ah....The COE...The choice of the port trucker.....Very easy to maneuver in tight spots...But they'll beat the sheyat out of you going down the ribbon....:biggrin_2554:
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2011 #25
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    So how about century 13 spd either det or cummins
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2011 #26
    Working Class Patriot

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    NO nines, ten's, or thirteens....Eighteens...With at least 525 HP....Unless you like to run the Rockies at a snail's pace...
     
    Working Class Patriot, Jan 3, 2011
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  9. Jan 3, 2011 #27
    Lilbit

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    I agree, cab-overs suck! They still had a few of those back in 1999 when I went to CDL school. Hated them.
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2011 #28
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    i though i've said: So how about century 13 spd either det or cummins
     
    Magnum1, Jan 3, 2011
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  11. Jan 3, 2011 #29
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    Magnum1, Jan 3, 2011
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  12. Jan 3, 2011 #30
    Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    or should I stick w t600. I just cant find any priced ok and without a cat engine.
     
    Magnum1, Jan 3, 2011
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