33,000gvw opinions
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33,000gvw opinions
I am looking to purchase a few 2001-2006 33k gvw trucks for work, and am looking for opinions on the engine selections available to me. Most that I come across are Internationals with a dt560, and some Freightliners with either a 3126 or c7 CAT, or a 8.3 Cummins
I havent heard much good about the c7's but Ive never owned one either. the dt560's have jake brakes, which are nice, but I would consider an 8.3 with an exhaust brake too. My plans are for pulling a 25000 semi trailer, so truck will be around 50-60000 gcvw often times. just looking for some insight. Also want reliability. Thanks
I havent heard much good about the c7's but Ive never owned one either. the dt560's have jake brakes, which are nice, but I would consider an 8.3 with an exhaust brake too. My plans are for pulling a 25000 semi trailer, so truck will be around 50-60000 gcvw often times. just looking for some insight. Also want reliability. Thanks
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I'd stay away from the 8.3's with the CAPS pumps. They are nothing but problems for us. Our 2006 8.3 common rails have been really reliable and i would recommend them. haven't had much experience with a DT560 but aren't they basically a DT466 ?
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