Posted by sixtyninegmc on October 10, 2011 at 17:58:26 from (209.112.196.186):
In Reply to: Tractor hauler posted by Brad Buchanan on October 10, 2011 at 15:39:11:
Be aware that cabovers do ride quite a bit rougher than a conventional truck, and have more intensive maintainence requirements. As already mentioned, they turn a lot shorter than a conventional. Any engine should suffice for the weight you will pull, Mercedes engines I would avoid due to spendy parts, and in general the bigger the engine displacement wise, the longer it will last trouble-free at a given HP. In other words, a 425 HP 15 liter cat will still be running long after the 430 HP 12 liter cat dies a spendy death, and will get about the same or better mileage. I would say look for a CAT 3406C or E model, a 60 series Detroit, or an N14 Cummins and you should be okay. Some 60 series before 1997? should be approached with caution.
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