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Freightliner m2 w/ mercedes

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Shedhauler, Jul 10, 2012.

  1. Jul 10, 2012 #1
    Shedhauler

    Shedhauler Bobtail Member

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    Is anyone runnin an M2 with a Mercedes engine? I am lookin at a Sports Chassis, would like the Cummins but of course they only come 08 or newer and I don't want to spend $100k has anyone had any experience with Mercedes? I've heard different things, now just confused, but I found a pretty good deal on one so I need to act fast, help me out please!
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2012 #2
    ew2108

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    This may or may not help but ive driven an M2 tractor with i think the MBE900 putting out 270hp pulling a 36ft trailer it seemed severly under powered pulling 12k but I've also driven a straight truck with the same power and it seems to pull way better with a 5k load (obviously), but the cummins is what I'd want if i could get it.

     
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  4. Jul 10, 2012 #3
    truckon

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    Go with a 3500 or a single axle, nothing between , finding a dealer to fix that truck well your broke down will kill you
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2012 #4
    Shedhauler

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    Of course I want the Cummins to, but can't afford it, the one I'm lookin at is 330 HP.....
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2012 #5
    Shedhauler

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    I've got a 3500 dually right now, lookin to upgrade, its not enough truck for what I'm pulling now much less when I get my 53 ft extendable trailer...... Pickups are out of the question, my only option is a single axle M2 type truck, I'm lookin at freightliners cuz they have sports chassis which I absolutely love!
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2012 #6
    ew2108

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    that 330 will probably be adequate depending on your set up
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2012 #7
    Shedhauler

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    Guess I'm not worried about the power, just if its a piece of crap motor that's gonna nickel and dime me to death.....
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2012 #8
    WitchingHour

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    The road builder I used to work for had a couple FL series, M2, and FL112s powered by the 7.3 MBE900. We found them to be a hit-or-miss, personally.
     
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