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I would not have a ISX or a Cummins at all. Too much BS on it a OEM problem or a Engine problem on a new truck. And anything that uses a Cummin aftertreatment system I would run like Forest.", "contentHtml": "I was lucky to get 5 out of my ISX. I would not have a ISX or a Cummins at all. Too much BS on it a OEM problem or a Engine problem on a new truck. And anything that uses a Cummin aftertreatment system I would run like Forest.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-05-14", "dateAdded": "2013-11-27T16:49:21Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 1164, "firstName": "MARC", "lastName": "HIRSCHMANN", "companyName": "MARC HIRSCHMANN", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "GARDNER", "state": "KS", "userCommentCount": 45, "userLikes": 11, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24094, "content": "I was lucky to get 5 out of my ISX. I would not have a ISX or a Cummins at all. Too much BS on it a OEM problem or a Engine problem on a new truck. And anything that uses a Cummin aftertreatment system I would run like Forest.", "contentHtml": "I was lucky to get 5 out of my ISX. I would not have a ISX or a Cummins at all. Too much BS on it a OEM problem or a Engine problem on a new truck. And anything that uses a Cummin aftertreatment system I would run like Forest.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-05-14", "dateAdded": "2013-11-27T16:49:30Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 1164, "firstName": "MARC", "lastName": "HIRSCHMANN", "companyName": "MARC HIRSCHMANN", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "GARDNER", "state": "KS", "userCommentCount": 45, "userLikes": 11, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24095, "content": "I was lucky to get 5 out of my ISX. I would not have a ISX or a Cummins at all. Too much BS on it a OEM problem or a Engine problem on a new truck. And anything that uses a Cummin aftertreatment system I would run like Forest.", "contentHtml": "I was lucky to get 5 out of my ISX. I would not have a ISX or a Cummins at all. Too much BS on it a OEM problem or a Engine problem on a new truck. And anything that uses a Cummin aftertreatment system I would run like Forest.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-05-14", "dateAdded": "2013-11-27T16:49:38Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 1164, "firstName": "MARC", "lastName": "HIRSCHMANN", "companyName": "MARC HIRSCHMANN", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "GARDNER", "state": "KS", "userCommentCount": 45, "userLikes": 11, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24096, "content": "Thanks for your in put", "contentHtml": "Thanks for your in put", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-05-08", "dateAdded": "2013-11-28T03:08:23Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 7483, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "NICHOLS", "companyName": "NICHOLS HOME IMPROVEMENTS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "ATGLEN", "state": "PA", "userCommentCount": 13, "userLikes": 6, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24097, "content": "Fitzgerald Glider. The craftsmanship and performance of their trucks is top notch.", "contentHtml": "Fitzgerald Glider. The craftsmanship and performance of their trucks is top notch.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-01-16", "dateAdded": "2013-11-28T07:12:33Z", "likes": 2, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3654, "firstName": "ANDY ", "lastName": "MOSS", "companyName": "MOSS FARMS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "ARTHUR CITY", "state": "TX", "userCommentCount": 14, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24098, "content": "I liked my ISX so much I took it out and put a Cat in it. I don't think the newer stuff is improved. One person in our area", "contentHtml": "I liked my ISX so much I took it out and put a Cat in it. I don't think the newer stuff is improved. One person in our area", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-12-05", "dateAdded": "2013-11-28T21:16:46Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3266, "firstName": "ROSE", "lastName": "PFLUGER", "companyName": "ROAD WARRIORS TRANSPORTATION INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "MORRISTOWN", "state": "AZ", "userCommentCount": 804, "userLikes": 10, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24099, "content": "hit the wrong something......One person in our area bought a new cummins in 2009 worked his butt off so he could pay it off early and sell it for a 2002. Art Pfluger", "contentHtml": "hit the wrong something......One person in our area bought a new cummins in 2009 worked his butt off so he could pay it off early and sell it for a 2002.\r\n\r\nArt Pfluger", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-12-05", "dateAdded": "2013-11-28T21:18:48Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 3266, "firstName": "ROSE", "lastName": "PFLUGER", "companyName": "ROAD WARRIORS TRANSPORTATION INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "MORRISTOWN", "state": "AZ", "userCommentCount": 804, "userLikes": 10, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24100, "content": "Basicly that is what I had to do. Sell my hopper that was paid off to pay down the truck. So I could trade it off to get out from under it. In three year with a new 2011 KW with a ISX I managed to wipe myself out trying to make it work. I do feel sorry for the soul that purchased because he paid a pretty penny for it. I still kick myself in the butt for trading my 2000 Peterbilt. You can buy a lot of fuel for what a truck payment is.", "contentHtml": "Basicly that is what I had to do. Sell my hopper that was paid off to pay down the truck. So I could trade it off to get out from under it. In three year with a new 2011 KW with a ISX I managed to wipe myself out trying to make it work. I do feel sorry for the soul that purchased because he paid a pretty penny for it. I still kick myself in the butt for trading my 2000 Peterbilt. You can buy a lot of fuel for what a truck payment is.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-05-14", "dateAdded": "2013-11-29T00:38:57Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 1164, "firstName": "MARC", "lastName": "HIRSCHMANN", "companyName": "MARC HIRSCHMANN", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "GARDNER", "state": "KS", "userCommentCount": 45, "userLikes": 11, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24101, "content": "I got a old ford with a 3406b 425hp in it I'm getting 4.7 to 5.3 mpg I'm hearing the new trucks are getting around 8 mpg", "contentHtml": "I got a old ford with a 3406b 425hp in it I'm getting 4.7 to 5.3 mpg I'm hearing the new trucks are getting around 8 mpg", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-09-29", "dateAdded": "2013-11-29T06:53:08Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 8703, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "NICHOLS", "companyName": "NICHOLS HOME IMPROVEMENTS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "KINZERS", "state": "PA", "userCommentCount": 7, "userLikes": 20, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24102, "content": "There are no new trucks hauling 80, 000+ lbs getting 8 mpg. The best ihave gotten with a great running CAT is 6.4 averaged over last quarter. Dont get anything new than a 2003 and if you do, stay with CAT until 2007 truck models and put a PDI Stage 1 tune and n the ecm.....I love the way my truck runs and the awesome fuel mileage I get.", "contentHtml": "There are no new trucks hauling 80, 000+ lbs getting 8 mpg. The best ihave gotten with a great running CAT is 6.4 averaged over last quarter. Dont get anything new than a 2003 and if you do, stay with CAT until 2007 truck models and put a PDI Stage 1 tune and n the ecm.....I love the way my truck runs and the awesome fuel mileage I get.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-04", "dateAdded": "2013-11-29T12:52:10Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9636, "firstName": "CHARLES", "lastName": "MAHAFFEY II", "companyName": "MAHAFFEY ENTERPRISES, INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "ELIZABETH CITY", "state": "NC", "userCommentCount": 69, "userLikes": 40, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24103, "content": "Thats trucker stiries im with rhe other guy show me one running 80000at pkus getn it thats all the kevin ruthetford followers running pamper loads 550 isx 2005 pete 5.2", "contentHtml": "Thats trucker stiries im with rhe other guy show me one running 80000at pkus getn it thats all the kevin ruthetford followers running pamper loads 550 isx 2005 pete 5.2", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-04-07", "dateAdded": "2013-11-29T17:35:01Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 7151, "firstName": "KEVIN", "lastName": "FLICK", "companyName": "FLICK TRUCKING/BUCHHEIT TRUCK SERVICE", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "VIENNA", "state": "IL", "userCommentCount": 16, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24104, "content": "I have 2011freightliner glider with a S60 and I pull a tanker and pull a hopper did 6.7 the last 2 qtrs..", "contentHtml": "I have 2011freightliner glider with a S60 and I pull a tanker and pull a hopper did 6.7 the last 2 qtrs..", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-08-17", "dateAdded": "2013-11-30T03:35:44Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 8318, "firstName": "DON", "lastName": "MARGESON", "companyName": "DON&JANET'S TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "DEWITT", "state": "IA", "userCommentCount": 53, "userLikes": 49, "userDislikes": 7, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24105, "content": "Build yourself a glider,the best money you can spend on a truck now. I've got a Pete 389 with a 6NZ Cat showing 7MPG overall off the ECM.", "contentHtml": "Build yourself a glider,the best money you can spend on a truck now. I've got a Pete 389 with a 6NZ Cat showing 7MPG overall off the ECM.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-04-23", "dateAdded": "2013-11-30T14:29:17Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 10884, "firstName": "DONNIE", "lastName": "GARDNER", "companyName": "D.L. GARDNER TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "SOUTH GREENFIELD", "state": "MO", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 28662, "content": "Pulling a tanker.", "contentHtml": "Pulling a tanker.", "parentReplyId": 24105, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-04-23", "dateAdded": "2013-11-30T14:30:53Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 10884, "firstName": "DONNIE", "lastName": "GARDNER", "companyName": "D.L. GARDNER TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "SOUTH GREENFIELD", "state": "MO", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24106, "content": "2005 isx 80000 + 700 at the ground 57 miles per hour 90%loaded I used to think that stuff don't work pull our head out of our a** you will find out", "contentHtml": "2005 isx 80000 + 700 at the ground 57 miles per hour 90%loaded I used to think that stuff don't work pull our head out of our a** you will find out", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-03-27", "dateAdded": "2013-11-30T18:10:38Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 882, "firstName": "ELI", "lastName": "HOSTETLER", "companyName": "ELI B HOSTETLER", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "WATSONTOWN", "state": "PA", "userCommentCount": 28, "userLikes": 3, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24107, "content": "Don's fuel number is a number I could actually believe. I have 4 trucks all with different rear axle ratios. The gear ratio itself isn't as important as the final ratio factoring in tire size.", "contentHtml": "Don's fuel number is a number I could actually believe. I have 4 trucks all with different rear axle ratios. The gear ratio itself isn't as important as the final ratio factoring in tire size.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-12-05", "dateAdded": "2013-11-30T19:55:24Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3266, "firstName": "ROSE", "lastName": "PFLUGER", "companyName": "ROAD WARRIORS TRANSPORTATION INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "MORRISTOWN", "state": "AZ", "userCommentCount": 804, "userLikes": 10, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24108, "content": "i had a 09' kw and i was getting 7.5-8 mpg pulling a hopper and reefer and had no problems", "contentHtml": "i had a 09' kw and i was getting 7.5-8 mpg pulling a hopper and reefer and had no problems", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-02-25", "dateAdded": "2013-12-01T01:47:47Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 10343, "firstName": "ARTHUR", "lastName": "HARRIS", "companyName": "HARRIS TRANSPORT,LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Tunica", "state": "MS", "userCommentCount": 21, "userLikes": 50, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24109, "content": "I have3.55 rears and 22.5 low pro. tires and I have a air pump so I do have some idle time included in that 6.7 average and run a 200 mile radius", "contentHtml": "I have3.55 rears and 22.5 low pro. tires and I have a air pump so I do have some idle time included in that 6.7 average and run a 200 mile radius", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-08-17", "dateAdded": "2013-12-01T03:19:21Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 8318, "firstName": "DON", "lastName": "MARGESON", "companyName": "DON&JANET'S TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "DEWITT", "state": "IA", "userCommentCount": 53, "userLikes": 49, "userDislikes": 7, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24110, "content": "Try running 58 - 62 mph. You really need a 13 or 18 speed with that rear end in order to get the fuel economy at the faster speeds.", "contentHtml": "Try running 58 - 62 mph. You really need a 13 or 18 speed with that rear end in order to get the fuel economy at the faster speeds.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-06-26", "dateAdded": "2013-12-02T19:46:43Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 11426, "firstName": "ALFRED", "lastName": "JORDAN", "companyName": "POWERHOUSE TRANSPORTATION, LLC ", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "PECULIAR", "state": "MO", "userCommentCount": 1182, "userLikes": 206, "userDislikes": 6, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24111, "content": "Any body know about the mack mp8 engines if there better on fuel", "contentHtml": "Any body know about the mack mp8 engines if there better on fuel", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-05-08", "dateAdded": "2013-12-03T03:55:13Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 7483, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "NICHOLS", "companyName": "NICHOLS HOME IMPROVEMENTS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "ATGLEN", "state": "PA", "userCommentCount": 13, "userLikes": 6, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 28663, "content": "I have heard nothing but trouble about Mack engines....I would stay far far away from them...good luck on your endeavors.", "contentHtml": "I have heard nothing but trouble about Mack engines....I would stay far far away from them...good luck on your endeavors.", "parentReplyId": 24111, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-04", "dateAdded": "2013-12-03T17:25:21Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9636, "firstName": "CHARLES", "lastName": "MAHAFFEY II", "companyName": "MAHAFFEY ENTERPRISES, INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "ELIZABETH CITY", "state": "NC", "userCommentCount": 69, "userLikes": 40, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24112, "content": "I would advise you stay away from anything made after 2007. When they reversed the drive assembly to the rear on these new style engines they caused a lot of problems. The new style engines do have more torque, and get better fuel mileage, but they are bound to need a overhaul by about 500,000 miles. The Regen and DEF systems just do not have all the bugs worked out yet. We are waiting until we can see a new style engine run at least 1M before we think about buying one. I may be being unfair because the added torque may be causing a lot of the problems with the new breed drivers running them as fast as they can around the truck stops. But until we see them start running 1M+ we are staying away from all of them. Just to point out some of the problems that we have seen at various dealers on the new style: Drive assembly on rear goes out, takes out the Bull gear as well. Have to yank the trani to repair. Also causes the rear main to go out, same issue. Valve problems due to over-torquing the engine by the driver. The list goes on and on. Don't listen to the salesman talk to the technicians in the shops they will tell you what is going on and all of them we have talked to have said the new style engines have lots and lots of problems. The best fuel mileage in the world does no good if you are in the shop all the time.", "contentHtml": "I would advise you stay away from anything made after 2007. When they reversed the drive assembly to the rear on these new style engines they caused a lot of problems. The new style engines do have more torque, and get better fuel mileage, but they are bound to need a overhaul by about 500,000 miles. The Regen and DEF systems just do not have all the bugs worked out yet. We are waiting until we can see a new style engine run at least 1M before we think about buying one. I may be being unfair because the added torque may be causing a lot of the problems with the new breed drivers running them as fast as they can around the truck stops. But until we see them start running 1M+ we are staying away from all of them. Just to point out some of the problems that we have seen at various dealers on the new style: Drive assembly on rear goes out, takes out the Bull gear as well. Have to yank the trani to repair. Also causes the rear main to go out, same issue. Valve problems due to over-torquing the engine by the driver. The list goes on and on. Don't listen to the salesman talk to the technicians in the shops they will tell you what is going on and all of them we have talked to have said the new style engines have lots and lots of problems. The best fuel mileage in the world does no good if you are in the shop all the time.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-06-26", "dateAdded": "2013-12-03T19:04:19Z", "likes": 3, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 11426, "firstName": "ALFRED", "lastName": "JORDAN", "companyName": "POWERHOUSE TRANSPORTATION, LLC ", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "PECULIAR", "state": "MO", "userCommentCount": 1182, "userLikes": 206, "userDislikes": 6, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 28664, "content": "More torque? I,v heard it all now, must be a Detroit....Those new motors are turds", "contentHtml": "More torque? I,v heard it all now, must be a Detroit....Those new motors are turds", "parentReplyId": 24112, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-29", "dateAdded": "2013-12-05T10:47:59Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 9967, "firstName": "T", "lastName": "J", "companyName": "BONJO ENTERPRISES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "North Platte", "state": "NE", "userCommentCount": 261, "userLikes": 32, "userDislikes": 13, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24113, "content": "got a 2005 isx 425 hp pulling hooper bottom gets about 8-9 dependind on the wind and hardly gets 4 pulling my end dump but its got side suports on it that catch a lot of wind and its got the 10 speed in it heard beelman been avg 11.2 mpg with the new petes with supper single and round nose slike sided trailers", "contentHtml": "got a 2005 isx 425 hp pulling hooper bottom gets about 8-9 dependind on the wind and hardly gets 4 pulling my end dump but its got side suports on it that catch a lot of wind and its got the 10 speed in it heard beelman been avg 11.2 mpg with the new petes with supper single and round nose slike sided trailers", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-25", "dateAdded": "2013-12-09T03:48:26Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9924, "firstName": "DAVID", "lastName": "KELLERMAN", "companyName": "KELLERMAN TRUCKING ", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "DU BOIS", "state": "IL", "userCommentCount": 6, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24114, "content": "Thanks for all the input appreciated it", "contentHtml": "Thanks for all the input appreciated it", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-09-29", "dateAdded": "2013-12-09T18:47:34Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 8703, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "NICHOLS", "companyName": "NICHOLS HOME IMPROVEMENTS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "KINZERS", "state": "PA", "userCommentCount": 7, "userLikes": 20, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24115, "content": "No we don't have any Detroits anymore. Got tired of making repairs all the time. Torque is not related to how fast the truck goes down the road but on how well the truck does its job pulling freight. Those that want to continue to run down the road as fast as the equipment will run will find themselves out of business very shortly nowadays.", "contentHtml": "No we don't have any Detroits anymore. Got tired of making repairs all the time. Torque is not related to how fast the truck goes down the road but on how well the truck does its job pulling freight. Those that want to continue to run down the road as fast as the equipment will run will find themselves out of business very shortly nowadays.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-06-26", "dateAdded": "2013-12-10T16:25:03Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 11426, "firstName": "ALFRED", "lastName": "JORDAN", "companyName": "POWERHOUSE TRANSPORTATION, LLC ", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "PECULIAR", "state": "MO", "userCommentCount": 1182, "userLikes": 206, "userDislikes": 6, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24116, "content": "Yea, I know what torque is, 1500ft is still 1500ft, 1650ft is still 1650ft, how do you over torque a motor?? You must mean that they are hard on the drive line from not knowing how to drive, my 3406B will still smoke any new motor up a hill with more weight at 50mph or 70mph", "contentHtml": "Yea, I know what torque is, 1500ft is still 1500ft, 1650ft is still 1650ft, how do you over torque a motor?? You must mean that they are hard on the drive line from not knowing how to drive, my 3406B will still smoke any new motor up a hill with more weight at 50mph or 70mph", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-29", "dateAdded": "2013-12-12T02:12:14Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9967, "firstName": "T", "lastName": "J", "companyName": "BONJO ENTERPRISES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "North Platte", "state": "NE", "userCommentCount": 261, "userLikes": 32, "userDislikes": 13, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24117, "content": "Do you guy's ever think, that if you have to drive 50mph to make a cheeseburger, that maybe your doing it for nothing?? I will go broke before I will drive that slow, 60mpg to 70mpg or I will blower up right on the road....................", "contentHtml": "Do you guy's ever think, that if you have to drive 50mph to make a cheeseburger, that maybe your doing it for nothing?? I will go broke before I will drive that slow, 60mpg to 70mpg or I will blower up right on the road....................", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-29", "dateAdded": "2013-12-12T02:16:03Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 9967, "firstName": "T", "lastName": "J", "companyName": "BONJO ENTERPRISES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "North Platte", "state": "NE", "userCommentCount": 261, "userLikes": 32, "userDislikes": 13, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24118, "content": "I'm getting 11.3mpg with my cat, at 33 mph..........", "contentHtml": "I'm getting 11.3mpg with my cat, at 33 mph..........", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-29", "dateAdded": "2013-12-12T02:18:54Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9967, "firstName": "T", "lastName": "J", "companyName": "BONJO ENTERPRISES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "North Platte", "state": "NE", "userCommentCount": 261, "userLikes": 32, "userDislikes": 13, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24119, "content": "sometimes I wonder what are we selling, we are selling service,when you get a rate that reflects the service you provide you wont worry about mpg if you get 5mpg or 6,it wont matter,if you we are hauling product for $2 a mile then we are sweating mpg. I am not. if you want your stuff hauled for taxi cab rates then call yellow cab and see how many trips it takes.you provide $100000 worth of equipment insurance and service that's on time and dependable,your word is your bond,you do what it takes to make it happen.when will we realize what we are worth.why will guys let college kid that doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground make 25 to 95 cents a mile off our efforts and equipment because he knows somebody. dammit boys this is your show . sometimes its just better to stay at home", "contentHtml": "sometimes I wonder what are we selling, we are selling service,when you get a rate that reflects the service you provide you wont worry about mpg if you get 5mpg or 6,it wont matter,if you we are hauling product for $2 a mile then we are sweating mpg. I am not. if you want your stuff hauled for taxi cab rates then call yellow cab and see how many trips it takes.you provide $100000 worth of equipment insurance and service that's on time and dependable,your word is your bond,you do what it takes to make it happen.when will we realize what we are worth.why will guys let college kid that doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground make 25 to 95 cents a mile off our efforts and equipment because he knows somebody. dammit boys this is your show . sometimes its just better to stay at home", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-09-02", "dateAdded": "2013-12-12T03:06:09Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 2518, "firstName": "BILL ", "lastName": "NORWOOD", "companyName": "POLECAT", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Concord", "state": "GA", "userCommentCount": 53, "userLikes": 6, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 28665, "content": "I agree totally, it's just hard to compete with the minimum wagers....", "contentHtml": "I agree totally, it's just hard to compete with the minimum wagers....", "parentReplyId": 24119, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-29", "dateAdded": "2013-12-12T05:23:03Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9967, "firstName": "T", "lastName": "J", "companyName": "BONJO ENTERPRISES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "North Platte", "state": "NE", "userCommentCount": 261, "userLikes": 32, "userDislikes": 13, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 28661, "content": "you should be getting a lot better than that, unless your idling all night, I can get 5.8 driving in circles all day doing local belly dump road work, 6-7mpg on the road with a hopper if driven right.", "contentHtml": "you should be getting a lot better than that, unless your idling all night, I can get 5.8 driving in circles all day doing local belly dump road work, 6-7mpg on the road with a hopper if driven right.", "parentReplyId": 24101, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-29", "dateAdded": "2013-12-12T05:29:57Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9967, "firstName": "T", "lastName": "J", "companyName": "BONJO ENTERPRISES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "North Platte", "state": "NE", "userCommentCount": 261, "userLikes": 32, "userDislikes": 13, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24120, "content": "folks we have to remember we drive a big rig is no a dragster race car we pull quad axles belt trailers with my old kw with 60series and 10 speed trany I get 6 miles to a gallon so lets use the gear box and let the motor due is work like is post to do yea a 600 kitty sure be nice if you have the money go head and cruise at 75 miles an hour for me 65 miles an hour speed limit the little 12.7 very capable to do the job", "contentHtml": "folks we have to remember we drive a big rig is no a dragster race car we pull quad axles belt trailers with my old kw with 60series and 10 speed trany I get 6 miles to a gallon so lets use the gear box and let the motor due is work like is post to do yea a 600 kitty sure be nice if you have the money go head and cruise at 75 miles an hour for me 65 miles an hour speed limit the little 12.7 very capable to do the job", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-01-19", "dateAdded": "2013-12-22T05:11:18Z", "likes": 2, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 6339, "firstName": "DANIEL ", "lastName": "FERNANDEZ", "companyName": "FALLS TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "AMERICAN FALLS", "state": "ID", "userCommentCount": 50, "userLikes": 1, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24121, "content": "Not a dragster, but I run around @ 100k every day with a 12.7 as well.. And when I get going and then come up behind a swift truck that is turned down to 25 mph and he must have watched \"days of thunder\" the night before, because he thinks he is going to slingshot past the J.B Hunt truck that is turned down to 25 mph as well? AND THEN... They have to ride side by side for a good 28 miles before one of them decides to back out of it... I am all for saving some money.. But some of the companies have crossed the line between pinching pennies, and being dangerous and a flat out pain in the taint to the rest of us.", "contentHtml": "Not a dragster, but I run around @ 100k every day with a 12.7 as well.. And when I get going and then come up behind a swift truck that is turned down to 25 mph and he must have watched \"days of thunder\" the night before, because he thinks he is going to slingshot past the J.B Hunt truck that is turned down to 25 mph as well? AND THEN... They have to ride side by side for a good 28 miles before one of them decides to back out of it... I am all for saving some money.. But some of the companies have crossed the line between pinching pennies, and being dangerous and a flat out pain in the taint to the rest of us. ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-12-24", "dateAdded": "2013-12-24T09:29:56Z", "likes": 2, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 13080, "firstName": "JAKE", "lastName": "BLACKIE", "companyName": "J.L. BLACKIE TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Watertown", "state": "MA", "userCommentCount": 1, "userLikes": 2, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24122, "content": "I have a 2012 4 axle KW T800 with a Cummins ISX 485 hp 1850 ft/lb, 13 speed, pulling a three axle flatbed at 90,000 to 95,000. The daily run is from western Idaho to Washington. lots of up and down. 5mpg. In my previous fleet I had 35 - 2010 ProStars all with Cummins ISX power 475 hp, 1850 ft/lb 3 axle and 10 speed Untra shift, tractors. typically pulling less that 80,000 in dry van trailers. highest mpg was 7.8 from central Washington going on Montana runs. Lowest mpg was near 5.5 going to Seattle and Tacoma. likely traffic related mpg. Be sure you spec the tractor t do the job you will be asking it to do. It's likely the most important part of mpg. Then drive it right to achieve max mpg. max mpg will likely bring max tire life and lower maintenance costs, too.", "contentHtml": "I have a 2012 4 axle KW T800 with a Cummins ISX 485 hp 1850 ft/lb, 13 speed, pulling a three axle flatbed at 90,000 to 95,000. The daily run is from western Idaho to Washington. lots of up and down. 5mpg.\r\nIn my previous fleet I had 35 - 2010 ProStars all with Cummins ISX power 475 hp, 1850 ft/lb 3 axle and 10 speed Untra shift, tractors. typically pulling less that 80,000 in dry van trailers. highest mpg was 7.8 from central Washington going on Montana runs. Lowest mpg was near 5.5 going to Seattle and Tacoma. likely traffic related mpg.\r\nBe sure you spec the tractor t do the job you will be asking it to do. It's likely the most important part of mpg. Then drive it right to achieve max mpg. max mpg will likely bring max tire life and lower maintenance costs, too.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-01-18", "dateAdded": "2013-12-31T02:21:15Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9837, "firstName": "BRUCE ", "lastName": "WOLVERTON", "companyName": "PERFORMIX NUTRITION SYSTEMS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "NAMPA", "state": "ID", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 2, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 } ], "userDislikes": 0, "signUpDate": "2012-05-08", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0, "iSubscribe": 0 }

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I'm think of buying a new truck wat kinda fuel mileage are the isx 500 HP cummings gutting

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