> > > Craig wrote: > > > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/302579536655?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123
> > Fmiser replied: > > > > Nice truck! > > Thank you, Philip. > > 40,000 lb tandems is a bonus and allows for over-weight > > hauling. 13 speed transmission is an odd mate for the tandems, > > though... > Craig wrote: > > I didn't think a 13-speed was an odd mate for 40,000 lb tandems. 40,000 lb tandem is a heavy axle to drag around unless it is expected to gross over 80,000. And my experience is that the deep low gears of a 15 speed - or an 18 speed - are much more suited to those kinds of loads. But, the only ones I drove were all mechanical 14 L Cummins (BC3) and so maybe the "modern" 2007 engine has a wide enough torque band that a 13 speed is just fine at 90,000 GVW. Terrain also makes a difference. CO, MT, PA, etc are more demanding than TX, OK, KS, NE, IA, IL, MO, etc. My first-hand experience is now getting out-of-date. > > No mention of the steer axle weight capacity. Typical is not > > more than 20,000. > > Steer axle is 12,000 lb. The GVWR is 52,000 lb. That's normal for a OTR truck. With the 40,000 lb tandem, I was expecting the steer to be 14,000 lb or a bit more. I drove one truck with (I think) 16,000 steer. It was rather handy to be able to shift the load to the steer if the front of the trailer was heavy to keep the axle loading legal. > > pre-EPA is good too! > > Yes, indeed! I pray someone else thinks so, too. I see quite a few for sale that seem proud of that feature. I _know_ I would prefer one - but I'd probably choose _much_ older if I actually got to choose. > I put an ad in 4 geographical sections of Truck Paper for 4 > weeks and got many calls. Unfortunately, all but one were from > people who wanted to help me sell it Ugh! Maybe it's the wrong time of year? Many buyers are busy with other stuff and spending money. I have always though that March or April was a better time to sell a truck - but that is based on almost to evidence. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
