cbradiohead
Active Member
Hi everyone, I hope everyone has had a good week so far.
I received some advice on this forum about what tractors to consider to spec out a small fleet. Thank you for that. I am not a driver myself so I come as a student but I love learning about this industry. I've read the following articles to get a basic understanding of DPF and DEF.
http://jeremybaldwinfleetmanagement.com/2012/12/18/diesel-engine-dpf-dpf-the-difference/
We are in CA, I'm fairly well informed of the CARB requirements. I know they aren't really enforcing their regulations right now but either way its time to upgrade some pretty ancient equipment. Below are the trucks in mind so far and their average price based on decent or average mileage, about 50k/year for the day cabs and 150k-200k/year for the sleepers. You'll also see the average market price right now (I had it and threw it in in case anyone's interested)
Day cabs
2008-09 International 8600 - $37,500
2008-09 Freightliner Columbia - $42,200
2009 International Prostar - $43,500
Sleepers
2008-2009 International Prostar - $44,700
2008-2009 Freightliner Century - $45,000
2008-2009 Freightliner Columbia - $47,000
2008-2009 Freightliner Cascadia - $51,500
2011-2012 International Prostar - $59,500
2011-2012 Freightliner Cascadia - $81,000
Will be looking for either Cummins or Detroit engines. What do you guys think of these tractor choices?
Should I avoid specific models or model years due to DPF and/or DEF technology? I have read to try to avoid DPF if it has no DEF due to the increase in EGR in those engines to attain legal NoX levels. Increased EGR affects MPG negatively supposedly
Are there problems with these engines around those 08-12 years regarding regen? I don't know if this applies for only some engine makes or specific engine model years. I know this is more than a couple questions but your help is appreciated. Thank you, gotta get some sleep.
I received some advice on this forum about what tractors to consider to spec out a small fleet. Thank you for that. I am not a driver myself so I come as a student but I love learning about this industry. I've read the following articles to get a basic understanding of DPF and DEF.
http://jeremybaldwinfleetmanagement.com/2012/12/18/diesel-engine-dpf-dpf-the-difference/
We are in CA, I'm fairly well informed of the CARB requirements. I know they aren't really enforcing their regulations right now but either way its time to upgrade some pretty ancient equipment. Below are the trucks in mind so far and their average price based on decent or average mileage, about 50k/year for the day cabs and 150k-200k/year for the sleepers. You'll also see the average market price right now (I had it and threw it in in case anyone's interested)
Day cabs
2008-09 International 8600 - $37,500
2008-09 Freightliner Columbia - $42,200
2009 International Prostar - $43,500
Sleepers
2008-2009 International Prostar - $44,700
2008-2009 Freightliner Century - $45,000
2008-2009 Freightliner Columbia - $47,000
2008-2009 Freightliner Cascadia - $51,500
2011-2012 International Prostar - $59,500
2011-2012 Freightliner Cascadia - $81,000
Will be looking for either Cummins or Detroit engines. What do you guys think of these tractor choices?
Should I avoid specific models or model years due to DPF and/or DEF technology? I have read to try to avoid DPF if it has no DEF due to the increase in EGR in those engines to attain legal NoX levels. Increased EGR affects MPG negatively supposedly
Are there problems with these engines around those 08-12 years regarding regen? I don't know if this applies for only some engine makes or specific engine model years. I know this is more than a couple questions but your help is appreciated. Thank you, gotta get some sleep.