Heavy duty (HDT/semi) for tow rig?

[Vonski]

I know there are a few on here with semi-based toters or those that drive truck for a living. Anyway, what do you drive (make/model/engine/tranny) or what would you choose if you had the need and why?

 

[mbryson]

Subscribing! I think @ChestonScout has a Volvo and had a Freightliner before that one?

 

[Greg]

@ChestonScout

@anderson750

 

[anderson750]

Mine is a Freightliner Coranado Chasis. 515 hp 14.1L Detroit 60. Not sure which transmission it is off the top of my head, but it is a 12 speed with Smart Shift. Since mine is pre emissions I wouldn’t want anything else. The Detroit motor is louder than many of the other motors but I can tolerate it with how well it moves 40k pounds up over canyon climbs.

 

[ChestonScout]

My first one was a 85 Volvo with a 6v92 Detroit and a 9 speed.
The 2 stroke diesel was miserable. Sounded cool (for a minute) but was pretty weak

My second was 99 Volvo with a 12.7 60 series Detroit and a 10 speed.
Both trucks were ugly as sin but I loved that 12.7. Loads of power, fairly quiet, dead reliable, super forgiving. You can lug it without worries of damage and it just moved. Never had to downshift on hills.

I sold it in November.

I’m currently looking for an old cabover. I’m sure it’s a stupid move. It’s going to ride like garbage, be uncomfortable, etc etc but I’ve always liked them and I want one.
Finding the right one is turning out to be a chore

 

[anderson750]

My first one was a 85 Volvo with a 6v92 Detroit and a 9 speed.
The 2 stroke diesel was miserable. Sounded cool (for a minute) but was pretty weak

My second was 99 Volvo with a 12.7 60 series Detroit and a 10 speed.
Both trucks were ugly as sin but I loved that 12.7. Loads of power, fairly quiet, dead reliable, super forgiving. You can lug it without worries of damage and it just moved. Never had to downshift on hills.

I sold it in November.

I’m currently looking for an old cabover. I’m sure it’s a stupid move. It’s going to ride like garbage, be uncomfortable, etc etc but I’ve always liked them and I want one.
Finding the right one is turning out to be a chore

View attachment 168811View attachment 168812

All the cab overs now reside in Baja Mexico.

 

[Unimog]

I have a freightliner century class truck, although, it is currently broken and hasn't run in a few years.

 

[Vonski]

I’m currently looking for an old cabover. I’m sure it’s a stupid move. It’s going to ride like garbage, be uncomfortable, etc etc but I’ve always liked them and I want one.

Yeah, I see occasional posts on FB regarding your search. They’re rad for sure.