bigblockford_390

So when the time comes for an overhaul on an E7, does Mack still use pressed in dry liners? I am not setup to deal with that if so. I have rebuilt both Cat engines and Cummins with wet liners. Does anyone know an approximate take rate on Mack trucks between all Mack power-train verses Eaton? It seems online I am finding more with the Eaton. Maybe it is the models I am looking at, I like the looks of the Vision trucks as I need one with a sleeper. Jeff

So far hands down the group recommends that the E7 is the better choice. The Mack trucks seems like a good bang for the buck, I see them for sale for less than similarly equipped truck of other makes which is a big plus for me. From searching around on here they seem like a good tough truck and I really like the looks of them, not that makes a difference in performance but its nice icing on the cake so to speak. I wonder how that electronic log book applies to farming? I have a CDL from past employer and keep it each year to prevent having to get it again if I ever need it again, technically as long as I haul my own grain I do not need a CDL. How does that apply to older trucks that are mechanically controlled verses electronic? Do you have to add sensors and other crap so the wiz bang gadget the government says is needed will work? I know it is off topic but just couriois?

Is it personal preference as to a Mack powertrain verse Eaton? Or is one better or more desirable? Besides a Napa 40 miles away all manufactures are 100 miles away for dealer service/support so that is a non issue. Jeff

I am looking to get a truck for my farm and I am really leaning towards getting a Mack. The truck would pull a 40 foot hopper bottom grain trailer mostly in summer during harvest and fall to haul wheat once sold. Would I be better to get one with a Mack engine, as in 427 or 460 or get a littler newer one that has the Volvo based MP engine? I would like to be above 400 HP. Today the longest commute would be 100 miles one way, mostly flat with a few hills. A lot of the tucks I see with the Mack engines are getting up towards 1 million miles, and I know no one has a crystal ball but would I be foolish for getting one with this many miles? In my application I would put no more than a few thousand miles a year. I also have no problem working on stuff so I don't mind having to fix stuff. I just want to know based on your experience which would be the better route to go. Currently we have a Kenworth T600 with 3406C Cat at 350 horse with 9 speed and 342 rear end that has a mounted 20 foot grain box. What transmission would be the best? What rear ends, any helpful info to help choose a truck would be great. Thanks! Jeff