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<blockquote data-quote="money_pit_yj" data-source="post: 667177" data-attributes="member: 7710"><p>If this is tech, move it please.</p><p></p><p>I am getting more and more opportunities <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies2/dunno.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":dunno:" title="Dunno :dunno:" data-shortname=":dunno:" /> to buy tractors for my company. For some dang reason, they think I am an expert so I am not going to argue with them. I have a good idea of what we need out of a truck, and am confident in the buying process, I just don't know much about the components (engine, trans, etc) The majority of our location just buy what is around or what their local truck salesman has or says they need, so they are not buying smart. I basically buy two kinds of trucks:</p><p></p><p>1. Day Cab tractors that we haul tender trailers with </p><p>2. Straight trucks we add tender beds to</p><p></p><p>These trucks will be day cab trucks that make several short hauls a day. They are waiting on spreader trucks to empty their load so they will idle a considerable amount of time. They get used for 5-5 months and then get parked so they need to be reliable. I am willing to sacrifice power for reliability and cost because they are pool trucks and not over the road, plus most of our areas are flatish. I prefer a 10 speed, and generally do not like an auto truck. </p><p></p><p>Where I get confused is with the newer 2012+ trucks. I know the ISX15 pre emmsion era engines are a good reliable choice and make decent power, but what about some of the newer powerplants that are equipped with all the regen systems and emissions stuff? I want to balance value, reliability, and power and make sure my fleet looks like it is current and not from 1981. For you guys that run dump trucks, semis, fuel trucks, etc what are some good options? I am asking you because trucker forums are annoying, commercial fleet magazines and websites are biased to who pays them and I can find as many articles supporting one option as I can bashing said option. SO, whats up?</p><p></p><p>I know the International MAx Force is not a good option for what I want</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="money_pit_yj, post: 667177, member: 7710"] If this is tech, move it please. I am getting more and more opportunities :dunno: to buy tractors for my company. For some dang reason, they think I am an expert so I am not going to argue with them. I have a good idea of what we need out of a truck, and am confident in the buying process, I just don't know much about the components (engine, trans, etc) The majority of our location just buy what is around or what their local truck salesman has or says they need, so they are not buying smart. I basically buy two kinds of trucks: 1. Day Cab tractors that we haul tender trailers with 2. Straight trucks we add tender beds to These trucks will be day cab trucks that make several short hauls a day. They are waiting on spreader trucks to empty their load so they will idle a considerable amount of time. They get used for 5-5 months and then get parked so they need to be reliable. I am willing to sacrifice power for reliability and cost because they are pool trucks and not over the road, plus most of our areas are flatish. I prefer a 10 speed, and generally do not like an auto truck. Where I get confused is with the newer 2012+ trucks. I know the ISX15 pre emmsion era engines are a good reliable choice and make decent power, but what about some of the newer powerplants that are equipped with all the regen systems and emissions stuff? I want to balance value, reliability, and power and make sure my fleet looks like it is current and not from 1981. For you guys that run dump trucks, semis, fuel trucks, etc what are some good options? I am asking you because trucker forums are annoying, commercial fleet magazines and websites are biased to who pays them and I can find as many articles supporting one option as I can bashing said option. SO, whats up? I know the International MAx Force is not a good option for what I want [/QUOTE]
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