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Detroit dd15 for heavy haul 3 axles RGN

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by UTS2015, Mar 27, 2019.

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  1. Mar 27, 2019 #1
    UTS2015

    UTS2015 Bobtail Member

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    Hello,
    I have a 2013 freightliner cascadia with 13 speeds,455 hp,3.25 axle ratio,wheel base i think 240.
    I have seen freightliners pull 2 axles rgn but very rare 3 axles rgn.
    My friend has the Same specs on 2005 peterbilt 567, pulls 3 axles and 70 000 lbs with it and I was wondering if my detorit can do the same job ?
     
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  3. Mar 27, 2019 #2
    AModelCat

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    The Detroit can. I do however, have doubts on whether the rest of the truck is up for it. The Pete is probably specced for it with heavier frame, heavier rear axles, heavier suspension etc.
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2019 #3
    I glide 47

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    Only if you put it in a peterbilt
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2019 #4
    swaan

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    The truck and engine are fine. It's the 13 speed and 3:25 rears that's the killer.

    It would be fine on flat land hwy hauling but forget about it if you have to go off road or in hilly terrain.
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2019 #5
    Cat sdp

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    His 22.5 low pro rubber would help too.......
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2019 #6
    KB3MMX

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    Heavy haul I'd want 3.73-4.56 range rears.... Depending how heavy !! Lol

    The Detroit will do it... Idk about the rest especially the frame
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2019 #7
    mhyn

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    455 hp and 3.25 axles for heavy haul ? :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2019 #8
    johndeere4020

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    3:25 is iffy but the 13 is fine.
     
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  11. Mar 28, 2019 #9
    MACK E-6

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    I agree on the rear, but what’s wrong with a 13 speed? :?
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2019 #10
    swaan

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    Nothing really wrong with but if you've ever hauled heavy on steep hills you would agree that an 18 speed is soooooo much nicer . Not being able to split the low side is a real pain.
     
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