Gee, you're making me feel wistful about the 350 Cummins I used to
drive, but it only had about 1100 lb-ft of torque. The little Ford
tractor I'm driving now probably only has half that (durned yard dog,
anyhow!)
Another advantage of a CDL license: pulling a 53-foot trailer really
gets you looking ahead for the right line. . .
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Eric Salem wrote:
>
> Gotta second this post.
>
> If gas engines were a viable towing option don't you think the highly
> advanced Current class of Class 8 trucks would use them? These are the
> full-size over-the-road trucks that haul 40 tons at 75 MPH up all but the
> steepest grades without slowing.
>
> These diesel motors are are so powerfull now that the limiting factor on
> speed or torque is what electronic limitations the owner has programmed in
> for top speed and if the currently selected gear is strong enough to handle
> the requested torque. Think about 1850 fp of torque @ 1400 from 13.4 liter
> straight six with variable valve timing. And 6 - 7.5 MPH per gallon.
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