snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Tandem , 430 hp, 10 sp. Are these any good? Thinking of buying one Edited October 21, 2021 by snatchslayer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 2,646 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, snatchslayer said: Tandem , 430 hp, 10 sp. Are these any good? Thinking of buying one You going to start your own business??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
01mxz800 3,386 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) what are you going to use it for? If it were me I would look for something in the 500hp range 18spd heavier spec. I personally would stay away, we had a couple at work of that vintage and were troublesome Edited October 21, 2021 by 01mxz800 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, HSR said: You going to start your own business??? Nope. Im in charge of buying g trucks for Winnipeg tho 18 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said: what are you going to use it for? If it were me I would look for something in the 500hp range 18spd heavier spec. I personally would stay away, we had a couple at work of that vintage and were troublesome Delivering fuel. Wheel to wheel . We just picked up a new contract . They use a crap load of diesel so we need a bigger truck for one of my evening guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
01mxz800 3,386 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, snatchslayer said: Nope. Im in charge of buying g trucks for Winnipeg tho Delivering fuel. Wheel to wheel . We just picked up a new contract . They use a crap load of diesel so we need a bigger truck for one of my evening guys I would recommend a Mack CH 475hp 18spd med. frame, I had a '07 and it was the best oil hauler I have driven rode much nicer than my current '17 T880 although the KW pulls harder with 550 Cummins, Mack had 750k on clock when retired we haul 9600 and 10000 hot liquid asphaly 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said: I would recommend a Mack CH 475hp 18spd med. frame, I had a '07 and it was the best oil hauler I have driven rode much nicer than my current '17 T880 although the KW pulls harder with 550 Cummins, Mack had 750k on clock when retired we haul 9600 and 10000 hot liquid asphaly That's good to know. I dont need another pos that sits in the shop all day long . Thanks ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowstorm 54 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 if its a ascert cat no. and everyone hates a 10 sp if its really a 8 ll they are good. parts can be hard to come by cab parts anyway 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
01mxz800 3,386 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, snatchslayer said: That's good to know. I dont need another pos that sits in the shop all day long . Thanks ! Anything new enough to have Def have the drivers run them hard, need to work them hard to keep emissions working properly, we have guys that baby them and are constantly going into regen due to not keeping exhaust temperature high enough to burn off particulates 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
01mxz800 3,386 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) When I got the Mack new the dealer told me to break it in how I was going to run it and it was run hard and put away wet and other than a couple turbos that truck never had the motor touched on the 750k I put on it, it was a pre emissions 07 Edited October 21, 2021 by 01mxz800 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snake 7,422 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said: Anything new enough to have Def have the drivers run them hard, need to work them hard to keep emissions working properly, we have guys that baby them and are constantly going into regen due to not keeping exhaust temperature high enough to burn off particulates No DEF but mine has REGEN. I run my truck right to the firewall until I get to the speed limit. NEVER have a regen issue... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snake 7,422 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, 01mxz800 said: When I got the Mack new the dealer told me to break it in how I was going to run it and it was run hard and put away wet and other than a couple turbos that truck never had the motor touched on the 750k I put on it, it was a pretty emissions 07 6 cylinder Cummins, 379,000... original engine. New Turbo, fuel rail, other misc parts. Mechanic says he wishes our whole fleet was like this... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
01mxz800 3,386 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Snake said: No DEF but mine has REGEN. I run my truck right to the firewall until I get to the speed limit. NEVER have a regen issue... Never had a regen issue with KW but I flat foot that bitch with 39 ton in the wagon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rigid1 6,214 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said: Anything new enough to have Def have the drivers run them hard, need to work them hard to keep emissions working properly, we have guys that baby them and are constantly going into regen due to not keeping exhaust temperature high enough to burn off particulates I sell a product called Regen less..More than happy to get you a "Demo" bottle and you can give it a try on a truck.. Some info on it.. https://b3cfuel.com/product/regenless/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, 01mxz800 said: Anything new enough to have Def have the drivers run them hard, need to work them hard to keep emissions working properly, we have guys that baby them and are constantly going into regen due to not keeping exhaust temperature high enough to burn off particulates Yeah, and Yeats a problem for us. We occasionally do out of town work but mainly stay within the city. Once we get on site , we put put around the yards filling things Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 I made a typo earlier.. its a 2019 not 2000 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry 976 1,667 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, snatchslayer said: I made a typo earlier.. its a 2019 not 2000 lol That's what happens when you have big fingers and post from a phone............ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Member BOHICA 2,349 Posted October 21, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted October 21, 2021 Most are buying auto’s. Auto typically have better economy, more comfortable driving and more reliable these days 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
racinfarmer 4,756 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Volvo VNL is what you are after. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kivalo 5,374 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, 01mxz800 said: Anything new enough to have Def have the drivers run them hard, need to work them hard to keep emissions working properly, we have guys that baby them and are constantly going into regen due to not keeping exhaust temperature high enough to burn off particulates The same hold true on something like a Cat 4.4? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 55 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Volvo VNL is what you are after. Non for sale here atm tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, BOHICA said: Most are buying auto’s. Auto typically have better economy, more comfortable driving and more reliable these days Our other trucks are auto. There's only 3 of us who could drive the 10sp . Ill have to show the other guys how to shift if I get a stick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Member BOHICA 2,349 Posted October 21, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, snatchslayer said: Our other trucks are auto. There's only 3 of us who could drive the 10sp . Ill have to show the other guys how to shift if I get a stick I can easily drive a Manual. Much prefer the new amt’s. Just better all around IMO. Grew to hate manuals when we started order autos in our big equipment 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, BOHICA said: I can easily drive a Manual. Much prefer the new amt’s. Just better all around IMO. Grew to hate manuals when we started order autos in our big equipment Same here lol . The truck I was looking at has an 18000 liter fuel tank, 4 compartments on it. Would have been perfect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dieselgeek 72 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Where are you finding a 2019 Sterling? 2009 maybe? Volvo/Mack is my preferred fuel hauling rig. 3 compartment trailers is what I prefer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snatchslayer 2,603 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, Dieselgeek said: Where are you finding a 2019 Sterling? 2009 maybe? Volvo/Mack is my preferred fuel hauling rig. 3 compartment trailers is what I prefer. Its in Edmonton. But I think its an 09. I can't find any 2019? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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