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Peterbilt 379

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by truckmetal13, Apr 23, 2009.

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  1. Apr 23, 2009 #1
    truckmetal13

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    Can you tell me a fuel economy on PETERBILT 379
    thanks
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2009 #2
    Winchester Magnum

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    Depends...
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2009 #3
    pullingtrucker

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    The fuel mileage depends on a lot of factors. Lets start with what kind of trailer your pulling, weight, where ya gonna run mostly, size of motor (maker and hp/tq), transmission, rear gears, tire size,what mph you like to run at, if theres any air deflector on the truck,and flat top sleeper or ultra-sleeper just to name a few.

    Ya can't just say that a 379 Pete will get 5mpg cause there are way to manyy things to consider.
     
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  5. Apr 23, 2009 #4
    truckmetal13

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    Quantity 1 Stock Number
    Year 2004 Manufacturer PETERBILT Model 379EXHD Price
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    Condition USED Sleeper Size 63" Sleeper Unibilt Engine Specs Cummins Engine Type ISX Horsepower 450 Mileage 566,523 Transmission 10 Spd Check for Over Drive Yes Engine Brake Yes Suspension Pete Flex Air Ratio 3.55 Tires 455/55/22.5 Wheels All Aluminum Wheelbase 250" Number of Rear Axles Tandem Front Axle Lbs 12,000 Rear Axle Lbs 40,000
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2009 #5
    Winchester Magnum

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    With a loaded reefer or drybox near gross - 5.5 to 6

    Light, or with a flat - 6 to 6.5
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2009 #6
    bubba mark

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    That's almost identical to mine. I get between 5.7 and 6.2. I pull a dry van. Loads weight between 15,000 to 30,000.
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2009 #7
    TripleSix

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    Personally, I would go with a 475-500 HP truck. 450 is decent for a flatlander, but if youre planning to run 48, the extra power will save you fuel and perform better. Cant see paying for a truck that will lose to a Swift truck in a pulling contest.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2009 #8
    Working Class Patriot

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    From my own humble experience..... 525 or better HP; and an 18 speed for those who prefer not to watch the grass grow on the 70 climbing up through Vail...
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2009 #9
    TripleSix

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    No argument from me. He can get by with a 13 as long as its rated for 1800 ft lbs.
     
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  12. Apr 27, 2009 #10
    1989 Pete

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    Need more info driva??? Cmon now
     
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