Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first truck and want some guidance, lanes will be in the north east as far as west as Chicago to Dallas tx. pulling flatbed trailer, want to be able to switch between flatbed and dry van, is this a good spec?
495,000 miles, idol time 1814:40:34
DD15 engine set to 475 hp
DT12 automated transmission 1750 torque @ 975 rpm
Front axle 13,300 lbs
Rear axle 40,000 lbs Airliner
Wheel base 238 inches
Rear axle ratio 3.08
72 inch bunk equipped with APU and bunk heater
1 year/100,000 Select Limited Warranty with the 90 day Buyer’s Assurance program
DPF Ash volume from ACM 96.5 / Ach filter full volume 0.784
Any feedback is appreciated!!!
YA or NA?? thoughts please!!
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by IPOP, Jun 24, 2023.
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Have you had the oil tested?
Mechanic inspection?
That Detroit is getting close to rebuild time if i recall what i read about them recently.
Hopefully a mechanic will chime in and clarify.
There’s tests that they can do to check the general health of that truck.
It’s not free, but it’s totally worth the investment to avoid catastrophic failure that will end your dreams faster than your high school girlfriend saying she’s pregnanthope not dumb twucker, IPOP, Soltaker and 1 other person Thank this. -
How much you paying for it?
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Do you have any hauling lined up? Have you priced insurance?
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Listen to @Ridgeline
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Lately with insurance rising, it might cost more than the truck!
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You lost me at Automated Transmission...
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GO FOR IT !!!!!!! Your gonna be a millionaire in just one year.
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All of the above^^^^^
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