HHTV: Let's Talk Heavy Truck Specs

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[@ddrum705]

Talking about Swift. Fast in the truckstop but slow on the highway LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@CanConMil]

Merry Christmas Sergei! Just Started The Video, But It's A Topic I Thoroughly Enjoy.

[@robertmanley6102]

Kenworth W900 glider is the only truck to have. But if you must then go with either the Western Star glider or a Kenworth T800 glider.

[@comicozi1]

Merry Christmas Sergy Dr. And a happy new year.

[@jmarco4331]

Uncle Sergei looking to replace equipment. Glad to see you are doing well and "BEST of LUCK" for the new year

[@rogerhowell3317]

Sergei-with a cab over you are sitting on top of the front axle. Drivers hated them for the ride. Drum brakes are self actualizing. The wedging of the brake shoes helps hold the vehicle from rolling when stopped on a hill. The L88 70's Corvette with auto transmission was famous for creeping into intersections with the brakes applied. They had all disc brakes. A combination of drum and disc works better to keep the vehicle from moving when stopped on a hill.

[@HHTV60]

I forgot to say in the video what these two Western Star trucks cost. 4900SF is Cnd$209,267 or US$154,857. 4900SB is Cnd$209,033 or US$154,684. Taxes are extra. Looking at the weight versus price, 1 pound of the Western Star 4900SF is selling for Cnd$8.59 or US$6.36 ;)

[@theGovnr1]

Sergei Dratchev you should take a look at the KW T880 it is the new vocational truck from KW. It should offer everything you are looking for.

[@theGovnr1]

Chaka Gillis yeah I watched and he never mentioned a T-880! infact the only thing a T-880 doesn't have that he is looking for is the external air breathers, which is a minor issue.

[@theGovnr1]

Chaka Gillis get used to it because it's the replacement for the T-800 and btw it is much more comfortable and roomier than the T-800 I know because we have several of them plus a few T-800.

[@user-ue3cf9we8r]

Sergei Dratchev Finally watched all you videos over the holidays. I can say you have got awesome experience in heavy haul. Well done Sergei!

[@frankswain9483]

Agreed!!!

[@richardlambeck362]

That peterbilt pulling tank sure got your attention. How your truck looks is important to customer and can result in their requesting YOU for their next shipment. Kenworth or Peterbilt is the way to go. Labor rate may be higher but truck will go in shop less often, they are just quality well built trucks designed to give you many years of reliable service. Best looking trucks on the road. Also you will have highest resale value. Look at these 2 makes very closely. Specs are important and I'm sure you can have most if not all your specs met by these 2 makes. You want a truck you will be happy with, that meets your needs, looks good, is comfortable to drive and live in, is well built and reliable, and has excellent resale value. Kenworth or Peterbilt are the only way to go IMO. No in am not a salesman, just a truck enthusiast .

[@barrydavis1570]

Hi Rich.....could not have said it better myself!!!!!!!

[@frankswain9483]

Very well and very accurately said, Sir!!!

[@zorajohn]

I know they’re expensive to maintain ( mainly because of the dealers) Volvo’s are the best trucks overall, but not sure about the d16 engine reliability but d13 is great

[@michaelrucks911]

Cant wait for the unveil!

[@comicozi1]

Merry Christmas. Sergei Dr. And a Happy New year. 🎆

[@thedailycowman]

So glad you are considering a Kenworth T800, have had a few and all have been great trucks! Another issue I see with the Argosy is if you feel like your current Mack sleeper seems small I think you will really feel crowded in an Argosy. Happy searching!

[@brianmiller1083]

Hi Sergei. Sounds like you've been burning the midnite oil getting all your specs ect. Not an easy job when so much has to be considered, but coming along well good. So correct about having a good attitude and goals. Been on this earth about 75 years now and always tried to look at all the positive things in life. Stay safe.

[@michaelstedman5673]

Sergei w your never ending quest for knowledge of the trucking business, u should open up Drachev truck driving school! MERRY CHRISTMAS !🌲

[@TangoUniform300]

Better buy stock in super glue if you buy a Frightliner or WS

[@automandan]

Redfish Hunter Amen to that lol

[@juniorditrucker]

I would say spec your Mack with comparable engine and midroof. May find the weight to be the same. You probably did already but just saying. Keep up the videos, they are very good! Hope to see you on the 400 series highway!!!

[@Albertalorian]

Uncle Sergei, The T800 will serve you well. Its my FAVORITE truck, and being from Alberta; I see TONS of them around doing Heavy Haul, Flat Deck, logging, Oilfield, Tanker even Reefer. Its really is the do all truck, along with being one of the toughest in the business. You can also order it with a bunch of Aero options, similar to the W900 Aerocab. I love the idea of a Glider also, but people are starting to dump them here in Alberta, due to the new Carbon Tax; and rumors of Emissions Testing/Banning Deleted & Glider trucks.

[@markb7386]

Merry Xmas Sergei! You have a few good choices, perhaps a modified truck already built could be the way to go?

[@bigdsteeltrucker]

Kenworth T800 all the way!

[@peterubis5890]

Sergei was just looking online at the Kenworth T-800 if you get what they call a wide hood for the big radiator it looks a lot a classic.

[@tbdieseltrucking]

Good Morning Sergei...just my two cents on your truck. With the exception of a glider, all new trucks spec'd similar, will be within a couple thousand on price. As an owner operator, resale value is huge. If you're looking at TruckPaper, notice what Pete, KW, and the others are selling for used right now. It's a huge difference. I sold my 2004 heavy spec'd Vision at the end of the summer, and have a 17 389 currently. It's my third truck, 1st Pete as the last two were Mack. I wanted great resale on trade in. I run 105,000 lbs on 5 axles. This new truck was ordered to my specs, and has been great so far. Heavy spec'd with a little class. Good luck with the truck search. Stay safe.

[@normpearii]

@ 4:40, either that blue truck is parked in a pot hole, or it has a flat steer tire.

[@ubangiestomp]

Nice observation on the Swift truck.

[@terrysennhenn896]

Interesting video, thanks.

[@mballa105]

The reason the t800 is called the taxi of the oilfield is because it's the only platform that works in hh our fleet came with isx15 but had a lot of issues with the transmission so if you go that route get extra warranty also on the argosy you can put two air breathers in the back check out the new 2017 argosy glider kit from premier freightliner of st Catherine videos with the 14l series 60 Detroit

[@dewhalin]

Thank you for your info

[@truthseeker5890]

You're learning... good to see that you're learning. One suggestion - stay AWAY from Cummins engines. 35-40 years ago, Cummins was a good engine. Today, Cummins engines are junk! Expect continued problems with Cummins. However, you are certainly entitled to make your own decisions. Good luck.

[@barrydavis1570]

Hi Sergei.....With a Set Back Steering Axle and a lot of Weight on the Drive Axles, do you ever run into the Truck going straight instead of turning making the Steers skid Sideways? Now, would a Forward Axle stop this or reduce it?

[@bigdill53]

Yup I agree once u get your new laptop should try put pictures of the line up of trucks, I think that would help most people kinda know what it might look like? Just a suggestion keep the awesome work up

[@barrydavis1570]

Hey Bill.....do you know why Sergei is going back to a PC and which one has he bought??

[@TheRick2130]

i dont think you will have trouble with glider, you can probably sell that glider even higher price once the law or reg is passed, right now canada has federal gov. safety, any engine with deleted emission will fail except if that engine has no emission crap on it .. so i think this is the best time to get glider before the law or reg is passed

[@MrTodd51]

Looked at the Kenworth T 800 and that is a hansom truck and fits the heavy haul image just fine. You don't want that Argosy for your usage. Climbing up and down out of that thing will quickly become a pain in the butt.

[@barrydavis1570]

I wonder what the Cab Problems may be??

[@tbdieseltrucking]

Quick truck spec....17 389, 58" flattop, ISX 550 (option...I went with the higher torque setting..2050), with that you get the 20918B transmission, 46K rears, 13.2K front, 48" long slide fifth wheel, 77" suspension insert(required on 46 rears), Platinum interior. Best of luck Sergei. I bought mine up North, but if you check out Peterbilt Steve on KZbin as a great resource.

[@tbdieseltrucking]

Forgot to mention my wheelbase is 260", and my stamped weight is 19600lbs.

[@TheDeesap]

Sergei, what about the Kenworth T950 in Australia check them out. They haul a lot of B doubles and road trains. Thanks for sharing a interesting subject on trucks.

[@cmusic52]

just wondering how the KW W900 and Pete 379 ain't on the list, curious what their score would be.... but also.... being in Canada isn't TriDrives a big thing there for hauling heavy loads? and are you considering having your tag/pusher axle be behind your drives instead of in front of them for a shorter wheelbase with it lifted?

[@MrJake50025]

he wants an uncommon truck and not using the push axle all the time so it saves on wear and tear.

[@cmusic52]

jake bockus well that can be done with a paint job and those trucks still look nice, and I thought there was some big weight permit advantages to having triple drives in Canada, that's why I wondered

[@mrplowjrezv]

Did they ever get the swift truck out of the mud by the cb shop yesterday?

[@banjogregcantrell6235]

First time posting, long time viewer. Please, study the option of a "glider", you can build a great heavy hauler. Get a 579 Pete even the KW, 20K front , 46 rears. Rule out Detroit maybe, go with C.A.T. or Cummings. Last of all which should first to consider, driver comfort, first place is Pete or KW. Western Star very short leg room .

[@romarizkov]

Sergie, how do you monitor pressure in wheels at your truck and trailer? Do you have sensors in every wheel or you do this by eye inspection?

[@HHTV60]

Mostly air pressure is monitored by visual inspection and about once ever 1-2 months I take the truck to the local tire shop where they check/adjust pressure on all tires.

[@michaelklein2950]

One thing uncle Sergie about the T800 you were concerned about room for your stuff the T800 has a narrow cab where the seats actually block the opening of the sleeper

[@racbot501]

Volvo VNX 630 with 16 litre with 2 creeper gear I shift 600 hp 2050 foot lbs of torque.rated from factory for std. 220,000 lb gross weight is a hell of a truck. a little heavy but hell on stout ! No outside air intake and a steel cab. you already know of the quality of the drive train. As Mack shares the same base engine. I see you only gave it a 3 but worth a look. ps. up to 20k front axle. pulls a 160,000 michigan 11 axle asphalt hauler just fine. The pete or ken are sharper looking.

[@jerrymcgonigal9810]

I wish I had more customers like you when I was manager of a Mack truck dealership. Very few knew what they needed. There are a few things I would suggest a little more research may be needed. Number 1, you mentioned the hydraulic fluid for the Wet line as part of the fuel tank. The size of you wet tank you need is very small and I would assume if part of the fuel tank the capacity would be much more then you need and more expensive. Number 2, if you go Glider Kit and a non DEF engine you will not be able to haul loads into California ( I never heard you mention that about your concerns on Gliders ). Number 3 if you go cab over with them being so rare and not made in the North America you may have more difficulty getting parts and may put your truck out of service longer. Finally the DEF systems. That is the issue that can be the biggest service problem or make the truck run badly. So it is not just the engine you are buying but the engine/DEF system. As far as I am aware if you buy a Cummins from any manufacture you get a Cummins and a Cummins DEF system. They come as a set matched set, developed together by Cummins. I would assume on any Detroit product it would also be a matched set tuned by the engine manufacture for the best performance. Horsepower and torque are necessary but also research more at how the total system works together. I am sure you have some Subscribers out there that have a high horsepower Cummins who have thousands of miles using the Cummins DEF system that would be happy to share any issues they may have. The same for Detroit. From what you have said the DEF system on your Mack has been your greatest irritation and why you are considering a glider kit.

[@barrydavis1570]

Hi Jerry....good advice. With so few Cab Overs around, that has to affect an eventual Trade-in Value.

[@marinegomard2597]

Jerry McGonigal k

[@markrobert5279]

I run a W900L with a 50 ton Etnyre and a 96" pin setting on the goose neck and have no problem getting 12,000 pounds on the front axle. Often I have to slide the fifth wheel back to lighten up the front axle.

[@TangoUniform300]

With a longer neck, and a longer fifth wheel slide you can get more weight on the steer

[@robkal56]

Sergei, counting how each truck meets your six "needs" are you considering each need to be equal? Typically when we use a matrix for decision making, each variable is weighted. For example, Is a light cab more important that a big radiator or external air intake? You get it. All the best being stuck down there during C-mas.

[@pardipgill9983]

just out of curiosity, what do you think of the Kenworth t880. is it I viable option for you? if it is, I would really like to see you spec one,

[@HHTV60]

no cowl mounted air cleaners -- they are useful with heavy loads.

[@max1349]

you need big engine like Cummins ISX15 565hp. or DD16 600 hp. big axles like 20/50 or 52 on the back and also dont forget the 4.10 ratio or bigger maybe 4.25 /4.33

[@HHTV60]

That would be a good spec if i had 10 axles. I only have 8. Maximum payload - 100000 lb. So, 560 hp, 2050 torque, 3.91 rears, 18 speed manual, 16k steer, 20k pusher, 46k drives is what works for me.

[@oz6aha]

i Have 7 axles and 720 HP Maximum payload - 112000 lb and as heavy haul A Maximum payload 220000 Ib

[@davidh4415]

is in pdf 270 some pages of specs enjoy , t 800 is a good well built , 880 is the new one now i bealive , dont for get to get some creatcher comforts for u self weight isant everything when u live in the truck , also i think u will want the 18 k front the more u set it back , fuller offers 2 trans in the 18 speed one i think has lower revurse gear

[@danieltuderici8124]

A cab-over should get lots of views and lots of selfies.

[@cmusic52]

yah but I'd do think its the same type of thing as a headache rack for chains, if you don't wanna put the extra strain on your body of getting up soo high all the time and having to strap all ur stuff down when you get in ur engine.... but I expect it should be great for the whole short wheelbase and weight distribution aspect

[@UnionPacificFan]

You should get a Pete 389 or kenworth w900l. If you put some nice chrome and chicken lights on it and a metalic paint, it would get attention in a truck stop and it has alot of things you want

[@marcusnikki]

Union Pacific Fan m

[@woxnerw]

At the end of the day, go to the Western Star Dealer and get them to build your Truck.. You need an extended frame for your Custom Sleeper.. with lots of storage space..

[@richardnaysmith4992]

Captain. I'm okay 😊

[@sisutrucks]

you really need to know trucks when buying one. what you want and what the truckmaker can do. research is the key. lots od things would be different if i let the salesman have his way. and he know trucks, but i know what i want for my aplication.

[@Hooptierescue]

marry christmas

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

Hey Serg what about getting Austrailian-style air intakes? Man that would really make your truck stand out.

[@HHTV60]

I think it's possible. I saw a photo of a Canadian guy with these. He probabky ordered them from Oz.

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

Here's a headache rack like the other poster mentioned - with dual exhaust and intakes: www.silverbackchrome.com.au/assets/image-cache/Kenworth/WEST%20COAST%20CURVE/A-Pair-of-350C-Series-8inch-Reduced-to-5inch-WEST-COAST-CURVE-Stacks-fitted-in-a-Traditional-Muffler-set-up-on-a-K108-Kenworth(BACK-VIEW-3).def28292.jpg

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

And when Heavy Haul TV has more than 1 truck, the Argosy would be a natural for your "show" truck. For when you make personal appearances etc. ;)

[@dustinpitts2741]

Glider Kit truck was the way I have always went, old school under the hood has best pulling power , and the part that I love is power on demand, no def or computer problems with old school, more power, but you have to choose better fuel mpg or do you want the power, I wanted power, IN the US these trucks are alot less price when you buy, and are easier to work on;;;;;

[@HHTV60]

I'm waiting for the glider guy from Ontario to come back from vacation. He can build either an FTL Argosy, or FTL Coronado, or Western Star. Engines are all pre-emissions, re-built at the factory. 600 HP Cummins is available :) I wanna spec one just to see the price difference with the 2018 4900 four axle I just did.

[@dustinpitts2741]

I like the c15 cat, and have a 3406 in another truck, great low end power, T800 KW I agree with you on the statement on KW dealers, but with old school , you find alot more people that can work on the trucks, just alot less problems with these trucks compared to dealer trucks, Fitsgerald in Tenn is a great place to look for sure.

[@kappajohns5416]

Hey sergei, would those 1300 pounds be a drastic change to your preference?

[@HHTV60]

I emailed the salesman back asking to shorten the wheelbase and make the sleeper a tad smaller. These two small changes might make the truck 500 lb light.

[@kappajohns5416]

Hmm, gotcha. Also, I remeber you mentioning the t800 in this video. Was it because you liked the features?

[@shaunhuckabee5904]

Sergei, your vids have truly been motivating to me during my Over-dimensional trucking career. I'm currently a company driver but saving up and spec'n for my own truck. I won't be hauling as heavy as you are but the general provisions and guidelines are to be adhered by the same. I'd just like to stay under 30 tons for my loads. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIPS, TRICKS AND TIME! STAY BLESSED AND STAY SAFE!

[@nealequipment3777]

Can u use a glider kit truck? Or ar you going to California?

[@InjunOutdoors]

To me, it was the sound of the engine that lulled me to sleep. Same as it was offshore and OTR. Without the engine noise, it was too quiet and took a few days to readjust

[@barrydavis1570]

When it was time off after 40 days on a Tug, I could never get to sleep until our Furnace came on!!

[@stephenbinkley]

the set back axle on the 4900 also has a drop nose hood

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

The tires look soft on that guy's trailer.

[@stephenbinkley]

just heavy

[@shaneleiser7956]

look at the T800 W. kenworth. Okay the W stands for wide hood. which accommodates a wider, bigger radiator.

[@TangoUniform300]

389 or T800

[@nealequipment3777]

I would go with 389 Peterbilt glider, C-15 6nz or 3406E Cat 550hp. No emissions crap, runs great nothing pulls like a Cat. I have driven all of them. Aside from the coolness of a Peterbilt, they are better build, service from dealer is top notch, and on the back side. If you ever want to sell it they hold there value. U will get the most return for tour money

[@w056007568]

Sergei, there is a big difference between "Wants [are nice]" and "Needs [are most important, perhaps even critical] " - I'm sure you are well aware of this but you should perhaps your 8 rank criteria as I don't think that they have the same value in reality. Nevertheless it is a useful process. Further issues I would suggest might be - potential trade in value when you come to change again in the long term future (you have not been specific but it seems to me you are likely to have to swallow a bitter pill when it comes to disposing of your Mack) - warranty cover (eg what is covered for how long and is this extendable to say 5 years or a lot of milage. Would you always have to have service work carried out by the manufactuers dealers or could it be done by independants using manufacturers materials?) Lastly how it appears is obviously important to you, but, is this a shape issue or perhaps a colour / graphics issue to make it stand out? To me, it is not high ranking hardly at all, compared to issues to do with eg safety / comfort or operating efficiency. What trucks are bigger H Haul operators buying and using for their business especially those that have been operating for 10 years or more? - there must be good reasons for their choices not least of all would be experience.

[@MnTrucker1984]

You will have 0 issues with a "classic truck" and getting your weights right up front. Been doing it 16 years with no problem with a W9 and 379. I have a 80" slider and can go from as far back as the last drive to 6" behind the pusher. Plenty of room to adjust.

[@HHTV60]

Jared MnTrucker yeah - if your trailer gooseneck is long enough. mine is 94". with a set-forward axle truck, i'd have to add the flip box to the front.

[@MnTrucker1984]

Yeah good point. That is one thing I didnt think about with yours. I had to trade my neck in (my dealer did me a favor at the time) and went longer. Also a shallower king pin setting by 4"

[@cmusic52]

but if you say get a 20k front axle on a truck that has all your other options except the SF front axle instead of a SB front axle, then wouldn't it be worth looking into adding the flip box if it has that much larger of a fifth wheel slider for weight distribution? it sounds like it would overcome that goal especially if what was said on here was true and having a SB front axle was harder on the tires..

[@rudyc2100]

Buy a day cab and stay at hotels or a pete with a 38 inch factory sleeper for light weight. I believe Pete is the only one selling still selling new trucks with small sleepers. But the t800 are great looking trucks.

[@tbdieseltrucking]

Rudy C Kenworth has a small sleeper as well for regional applications. Also Pete bunks sizes were changed, unsure why, but the sizes now are 44, 58, 72, and 78. They are exactely the same as the old Unibilt sizes of 36, 48, 63, and 70

[@sisutrucks]

wrong steer tyres for your ap. xzy3 thats a on/off road tyre. what you need is the michelin xf2. those i have run and are great for road use.

[@papaike2]

As for color the lighter the color the cooler it will be so my choice is ether white or silver and to look cool going down the road add FLAMES!!!!!!!

[@davidh4415]

for got to mention the more the set back the more the road bumps transfer up to u , not bad if u never go over 55 or stay most time off the interstates , one resion for the long hoods and long wheel bases , also long wb u drive the load , shorter the wb the more the load likes to steer u same with a long wb and the pusher is down dosan't plow as much going around a corner , think of re sale also , u will loose more with a glider and some them other trucks , yes a epa truck will give u more problems , pros and cones to everything , and many things to think about what is right for u , extending u trailer neck may be cheeper and get a not so custom truck with the set back and a better ride , i would keep the mack before i would get some the other trucks , but thats just me , i like them mp engines and that mp10 is a monster , to bad mack dosant offer that titan with a sleeper , iv drove one , is like climing up mount everest getting in the cab , great view an tons of power

[@AM25Gaming]

You should get a w900 they are great...with a cat c15 625

[@michaelklein2950]

Hi! uncle Sergie! a classic front and outside breathers will cause wind drag making fuel economy bad

[@ppger44]

Why do you need the 260" or longer wheelbase if you haul to cities? Unless bridge law dictates.

[@artm5294]

Are you going back to twin exhaust stacks to get that "cool, classic, jaw-dropping look " that you want ?

[@HHTV60]

You bet!

[@danieltuderici8124]

Could you get the pipes as high as the maximum allowed height so that they are both cool and practical for assessing load height?

[@MuhammadIqbal-tc7oi]

Same thing happened to me when I was looking for new dump truck, the guy brought a t880 and I wanted a high ride manual truck and he was like you don’t need that, how the hell you know what I need

[@johnwhite7752]

If you bought a truck through New Zealand wouldn't it have right hand drive?

[@robertmanley6102]

BertNL a "glider" is a brand new truck that is ordered without engine or drive train or just without an engine. You then spec an old technology newly rebuilt motor without all the extra smog crap. For instance Caterpillar got out of the on highway engine market and you can no longer buy a Cat powered new truck. But you can get a glider and install an Older new or newly rebuilt Cat. The downside is currently it is illegal to take a glider powered new truck into California and other states may ban them in the future as well. But cost wise I think an owner operator is crazy to invest in the newer engines with the DEF systems and particulate filters. Those systems are death to the engine in a truck and you risk bankruptcy with such a set up.

[@Daton.B]

All you need is a 5 foot flip box and extra teeth for the fifth wheel to slide forward and on the truck and transfer your weight to the front axle

[@AlbertaRanch]

"Near Edmonton" come on now it's only -29c today. :)

[@Logjam5]

Couple of good jokes in this one.

[@rodneystewart8958]

How about the T880 Kenworth heavy haul

[@TechNWRO]

Not interested in a 20k front axle?

[@redman2805]

t800 widehood 1825 radiator capacity breathers setback axles and can spec it single frame but taller Canada spec 13mm to be lighter as apposed to double frame can get on kW and Pete and also Pete has high radiator capacity version which is the 567 setback axle and has breathers and on all 3 the Pete , kW , star can get 22k front and model star car you are referring to is 4964model

[@kingmike40]

The bookies are now taking bets on how long Sergie will keep his next truck or trailer. Contact your local bookie for odds.

[@691plow]

Sergei what is your overall length how u are u sitting now

[@HHTV60]

75 ft bumper to bumper. 79' with the 4th flip axle down.

[@emocpr]

Mack Titan is not in your list?

[@tootall6366]

Edwin Ortega, Not available with a factory sleeper. Sergei explained this in the first video.

[@delmarreilkoff2946]

I'm getting up in age and have driven cab overs..Trust me, Argosy is not what you want for the next 5 years or more climbing up and down. Also, let's talk resale...you won't get that with Freightliners or Volvo. Top resale trucks are Kenworth and Peterbilt. Some trucks have no bunk heaters, did you price that in? Di Bozsha.

[@davidlogan7750]

Can you stand up in an Argosy sleeper?

[@HHTV60]

Yes, if you have a hatch in the roof.

[@dondaughtry6385]

Extra 40 horsepower would get you up to speed quicker saving on fuel, but how many miles would you have to drive to make up $8,000?

[@24nathan48]

HP has nothing to do with getting up to speed, torque gets you off the line and moving, the only time the extra HP comes into play is higher highway speeds, you look at the dyno graphs on the engines and they all make peak HP at the top end of the rpm range, where peak torque is lower in the rpm range where you need it.

[@davidmatheson6050]

If you won't a truck that stands out .look no further than Mercedes-benz actors 4165 slt .it is a four axle truck. all up it can haul 250 tons.you might be able to buy one through freightliner.

[@mokpot]

Having coffee with Sergei...

[@deereman2607]

Get the SB4900 with the Meritor or Sisu Tridem

[@skinny-peters-JR.]

i would like to have a gold bulldog on my mack ,,with dead axle and 13 forward with old school hood,,,,can you buy me one sergei...you can put it in big wood box and have ups ship it....that would be very very nice

[@rexlykins9010]

should see specs for a c500 kw instead of t800

[@georgecabrera1421]

Sergei. Get you a glider kit without the emissions crap. Moreover, don't get a Dd15/16. It's not worth the hassle.

[@HHTV60]

No detroit, no cummins, no cat, no mack ... Whats left in 15L size? Volvo?

[@stilley2899]

Watch you tube for western star plant tour they are built to last better access to switches and insulation and all around better truck lots of plus'S with Cummins

[@wiserguyer]

Set back axles are very hard on tires .

[@stephenbinkley]

an argosy may do that with the scania look

[@stephenbinkley]

the look part

[@williambrainerd7543]

Do you ever talk or reply to comments??????????????

[@carlfleming333]

That's not a flip on the neck that is spreader bar to make the resr a 3 +1

[@las347]

The Kenworth T800 would definitely get you some attention. Very nice looking truck! www.fitzgeraldgliderkits.com/wp-content/uploads/trucks/15/kenworth-t800-web.jpg

[@captainredneck0683]

Sure there is 1300 pounds difference. But you are talking about a truck really designed for heavy haul versus one that isn't. I would say the Mack can heavy haul for sure but on a minimal scale . The Western Star is built for true heavy haul and will be able to do anything you ask it too. I'm not dissing the Mack by any means but it isn't even in the same league as the Western Star for heavy hauling.