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Best Engine for Flatbed and Heavy Haul

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by w4cdw, Aug 16, 2013.

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  1. Aug 16, 2013 #1
    w4cdw

    w4cdw Light Load Member

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    So I've been on the road a few months, and heard many opinions on the best engines to pull hills, heavy hauls, flatbed, etc. What do you guys think? (I know a maxxforce is NOT it)

    Is it cummins, CAT, Detroit, Paccar, or the original Mack?
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2013 #2
    Speedemon1084

    Speedemon1084 Medium Load Member

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    Don't know from experience but I have heard Paccar sucks. Stay away from Mercedes. Transmission and rears gears also have a lot to do with it.
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2013 #3
    spyder7723

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    12v92. good luck keeping it fed with today's fuel prices.
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2013 #4
    chaz7r

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    C-15 single turbo 550 HP+
     
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    wore out and DrtyDiesel Thank this.
  7. Aug 16, 2013 #5
    d281833

    d281833 Heavy Load Member

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    Man what I would give for my old C-15 Cat again.
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2013 #6
    Semi Crazy

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    Mech CAT. Less wires to go on the fritz. If ya know what yer doing you can even start it with no electricity as long as you can get the crank turning. That's dependability for your valued customer.
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2013 #7
    poppapump1332

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    Nowadays cummins is the best handsdown.
     
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  10. Aug 17, 2013 #8
    chaz7r

    chaz7r Light Load Member

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    Mack mp10 if I had to get a recent engine
     
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  11. Aug 17, 2013 #9
    jbourque

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    i had a 12v92 in my 65 pete conv. and it got about 2 miles to the gallon on a good day. plus you get to carry around extra oil because it slings about a gallon every time you fuel. my thoughts about the best engine rite now would be the detroit dd15 on a new truck,or a old 12.7 detroit if you are buying a older truck. i know i will get a lot of flack out of that choice,someone will say he had a friend that had one and he had nothing but trouble with it. lots of luck on your choice
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2013 #10
    leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Now that is funny...
     
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