My New Tractor
I will be ordering my new tractor in September and want to start to spec it out. Here is a list of what I am thinking about. I would love your comments about how it will be equiped, both positive and negative.
I am not really interested in "Buy a Pete, or Kenworths rule" kind of thing. I am going to buy the tractor and the power train the way it is. How I am specing it are the comments I am interested in.
The unit will be used to haul a 48 ft step deck from Alberta to the USA all the way from Louisiana to Calirornia. I will be reseting my log book in all the states and Alberta when neccesary, so I need an APU, and not battery operated as they run out of juice at 12 hours.
2011 International LoneStar
244 inch wheelbase
Air front suspension
475 HP Maxxforce engine (not negotiable, as the Cummins is no longer available in Canada)
18 speed Fuller Auto shift ( I might go with a 13 speed auto shift if it is lighter)
3.25 rears
22.5 inch low resistance tires (good years or Michelins)
(that should give me 66 MPH at 1300 rpm in 8th OD)
The truck will be run with the cruise control on the Interstates at 65 mph
APU fuel and electric ( not sure which Brand yet)
There we go, it is a start.
Thanks for the help.
Last edited by RockyMtnProDriver; 08-29-2010 at 04:58 PM.
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