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Comparing Freightliner vs International

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by NVSTrucking, Aug 29, 2021.

  1. Aug 29, 2021 #1
    NVSTrucking

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    I am currently looking at two different trucks to purchase. The Freightliner is a 2018 with a DD13 w/10 speed mid roof. The second truck is a mid roof 2018 International LT Cummins w/10 speed. Both trucks have about 330K miles only. Which truck would you consider more based on reliability? Have you had any experiences with any of these trucks?
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2021 #2
    pavrom

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  4. Aug 29, 2021 #3
    Codycodycody11158

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    I have a 17 midroof cascadia dd13 and dt12 pulling flatbed. Great truck. My mileage is over 8 mpg running 65 mph in the south. No issues with the truck so far. Got it with around 400k miles.
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2021 #4
    Brettj3876

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    Look at the service records for both and an ECM dump
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2021 #5
    Ridgeline

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    Don't forget the dyno and blowby, especially with this mileage.
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2021 #6
    ibcalm19

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    It really has to do with how these trucks were maintained. If no maintenance was done it really doesn't matter. Buying used trucks can be a blessing or a curse. I would have them looked over really well. If you do make a purchase I would have the bearings done. It would give you a idea of what's happening in the inside. All the best on your journey.
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2021 #7
    Speed_Drums

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  10. Aug 30, 2021 #8
    runningman0661

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    I had a 2016 cascadia with a DD13, and now have a 2018 international LT (former heartland truck) mid roof, 10speed, Cummins x15. Both are good trucks, but if the mileage is pretty close I would probably lean towards the Cascadia, but I’m happy with the International as well.
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2021 #9
    OldeSkool

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    I have a 2017 Cascadia DD 13. Great truck. I love it. My only complaint is the dd13 is not very powerful.
     
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