What do you prefer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Arizona Man, Mar 18, 2018.

  1. supersnackbar

    supersnackbar Road Train Member

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    WE? Speak for yourself. The last good Cummins engine was the N14. All the ISX Cummins engines I've had were problematic and like a politician (loud, inefficient gutless)...I've never had the X15, so I have no opinion on it.
     
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  3. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Got a Freightliner gas mileage is pretty horrible
    Or is it good?
    Since it uses NO GAS.

    Pretty happy with it for the most part.
    Even the Tranny is pretty good. DT12.
    Company Truck, if it were mine I would get the manual anyway.
     
  4. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    Give me a Freightliner cab with an International Maxxforce engine, a Volvo I shift transmission, and Pete low air leaf suspension. Then, a tow truck following me everywhere I go and I will get the load there.
     
  5. WesternPlains

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    I set the drivers seat and steering wheel in my Volvo. It’s great. 10 and 2 hand position becomes the natural resting place. Volvo put more adjustment into the steering wheel than others I have seen. It can drop right into your lap.
    The automatic works surprisingly well in a Volvo. I’ve heard the same about the freight liner auto.
    The DD engines are no difference. I can say I’m not nuts about paccar.
    Volvo puts a very good mattress in.
    Can’t comment much on international. Did drive a class b that was obviously designed to not work hard. From the suspension up.
    Kenworth was class b. Let’s just say it was an era when all of them were awful. The pollution stuff and all. So I’ll leave it at no comment.
    Overall I have experience with Kenworth, International, Freightliner, and Volvo. I love my Volvo. I’d choose Volvo.
    I admit I’d love to try out the classic Pete. They all say they’re the best. I don’t know?
     
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  6. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    I have found this picture on internet...


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  7. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    I just opened that can.
     
  8. Arizona Man

    Arizona Man Bobtail Member

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    Awesome and funny comments. Seems like it is just a matter of personal preference . Thanks and be safe...
     
  9. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    You must not have looked in Wal-Mart which is where any self respecting super trucker should shop first.

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  10. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    Interesting. That shelving unit does not look like anything I have had in either of my freightliners. The tiny microwave I bought at Wal Mart does not fit on any of my shelves.

    I guess that proves that I was correct about there being shelving configurations for Freightliners that will allow small microwaves to fit.
     
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