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02-21-2007, 01:58 PM

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Which engine is better?

Which engine is better the Cummings ISX, Volvo VED12, Cat C15? Which one is the best and which one second best? and why? Don't like Detroit's I don't know why just don't.

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02-21-2007, 02:03 PM

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Trucks with C15's look pretty on the side of the road with the hood up. :lol:

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02-21-2007, 02:09 PM

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Re: Which engine is better?

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Which engine is better the Cummings ISX, Volvo VED12, Cat C15? Which one is the best and which one second best? and why? Don't like Detroit's I don't know why just don't.

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I work for Cummins so I can't play :sad:

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02-21-2007, 02:13 PM

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Then you should be able to give me a honest opinion

02-21-2007, 02:34 PM

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Then you should be able to give me a honest opinion

When I was in the parts department we sold alot of EGR valves. I think they got that problem resolved. However I have no experience with the other guys to compare.

I now work in the manufacturing end of things as a buyer. I do the high HP projects. Usually QSK50's used in frac rigs and drilling rigs and 38's and 23 liter engines used in mud pumps and power units. All of it off-road. Sorry....

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02-21-2007, 02:41 PM

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Ok thanks Joe

02-21-2007, 02:56 PM

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Cummings or cummins? :roll: 8)

I rate them-

1-cat
2- cummins (close 2nd)
3-detroit (distant 3rd)

I run a Cummins ISX and its pretty decent. Dad's new truck has a Cat C15 and it puts out as much tq (per manual) and is rated 50 hp less. Since its spanking new, i can't comment too much about the differences yet 8)

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02-21-2007, 02:59 PM

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02-21-2007, 03:04 PM

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No problem. Don't mind my remark about Cummins. Its like saying "pomyac" instead of Pontiac lol.

I don't have any info on the Volvo engine.

The detroits can pull hills well. The cummins has fewer moving parts than the cat. And detroits tend to go through camshafts.

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02-21-2007, 03:31 PM

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well, I'll tell ya, Cat had a full time employee at beaver coaches because they seemed to have a lot of problems. I liken then to harleys, a big name, but I've seen more then one of each along the side of the road.... :lol: :lol:

It really comes down to preference, like GM vs ford trucks. :? 8)

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