MightyFruit Trucking Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Buying I New 2015 Mack Granite Dump Truck! Just trying to get advise on warranty I understand the 1 year bumper to bumper! But just need info how to structure the warranty after that! This is my first time buying new! Does anyone also know how much the Plantinum Plus program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEL ADDICTION Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 i usually go with the one that covers the motor, emissions and electronics for 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Does that emissions warranty cover your downtime too? If not, you might still go broke from all of your unplanned & unpaid vacation time while the emissions crap is being fixed...bank is still gonna want that note paid whether the truck is on the road or not. Or have they got all them bugs worked out of that crap by now? Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyFruit Trucking Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Can you tell me the difference in rear axle ratio 4.19 and ratio 4.80! And what does chassis package 4: HHS emission, b box RH side under cab, air tanks under b box-remaining between frame rails requires 66 or 88 gallon sleeved fuel tank and omit or isolate RH tank? Please help I don't understand!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEL ADDICTION Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 i just send u a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 4.19 means the drive shaft spins 4.19 times to make the axle spin 1 time. 4.80 has the drive shaft spinning a little faster. I'd guess b-box is the battery box. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 The ratios have been explained elsewhere, the b-box is a battery box mounted on the right side with air tanks under it and the remaining air tanks mounted between the frame rails. You have to have a certain cubic foot measurement of air storage capacity so they put the tanks where they can depending on the trucks specs and end use. The fuel tank is just what it says a 66 or 88 gallon fuel tank on the left side its written as the square sleeved tank in that spec which gives more fuel capacity in less length than round. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackMann85 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Shouldn't you be working closely with your salesman to understand these items on such a big and important purchase??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Exactly..... You need a knowledgeable salesman. The last truck I ordered took several days to go over. Do not buy anything till you fully understand how it works and what it'll do. And talk to actual owners and ask them what'd they'd do different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyFruit Trucking Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 I spoke with the Mack rep and this is what he gave me to choose from. Rear-end ratio to maximize fuel economy / 3:94 1310 RPM’s @ 65 MPH, or 4:35 1400 @ 65 MPH (Recommended) what do you think? The granite has a MP8 445HP with an Allison 4500-RDS-6 front axel 20,000 rear axel 46,000. They say this is good for power and speed! So my Mack partners please feel free to chime in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Personally I'd go with 394's. Your low gear in those Allison's are pretty steep. Unless your doing nothing but loose dirt and mud work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leegsr52 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm also purchasing a new Granite. Trying to figure out which transmission to go with. Was looking at 310MLR and 318LR. I'm from old school 12 speed. Had several guys suggest the allison. Would like to know peoples opinions. I'm using truck for a volumetric mixer (mix-on-site) concrete truck. Need low gears, and creeper gear for pouring curbs. Seems like the allison has some advantages. Never driven one. Looking for input from people with experience with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Have over 14 years experience drive single and tandem dump truck with Allison. I mostly drive in urban area with no major problem with Allison transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Look up the Allison website, there's a video there of two dump trucks driving fully loaded through "pea stone". The standard shift makes it about a third of the way through while the Allison equipped truck drives right on through non stop! I know it's comparing apples to oranges but we've moved to all Allison fleet of medium duty tow trucks and have had no problems and nothing but praise for them! Just remember to change fluid and filters (an easy job) when recommended, and spend the $$$ for the fully synthetic fluid. I bet you'll be glad you switched! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Over the years Ive seen dealers take trucks in for warranty from one week to one month and still do a lozy job with a b c class mech with a company that had several hundred power units . I bought 01 RD it spent more time broke and know iam broke thank you MACK been a fan for 35+ years . Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Hell, I was broke before I bought my truck. Not much has changed except the cash flow. More money passes through my hands than I ever thought possible...I just wish I could hang onto some of it for a while. Seems every time I get back on track to get caught up, something else comes up...and it just never seems to end. Oh well...beats being broke working behind a desk in a windowless cubicle. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 do you have a pic to the 2015 mack granite?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 If you tool around the site there is a gallery with a lot of pics of members trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 By the way welcome to our forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 sounds good the warranty normally is 6 years the warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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