Diesel push HP recommendation
Hello All! I currently have a Renegade IKON with a 575hp DD15 Allison 6 speed. We are selling it and getting a pusher. My hangup is will the 450 hp units make me happy with their power and ability to ...
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Mr. Chipmaker,
As you know, it will all depend on weight. Diesel Pushers never seem to be over-powered. Our 425 hp Cummins in our '08 Dynasty had 1,200 lb. ft. of torque at 40,039 lbs.
We now have a 500 hp Volvo with 1,750 lb. ft. of torque. We weight 55,500 lbs. and move quicker than the previous coach. I'm sure it also has something to do with which rear-end you have in the coach.
I would say you can count on not being faster but you will do just fine.
Safe travels,
MM.
As you know, it will all depend on weight. Diesel Pushers never seem to be over-powered. Our 425 hp Cummins in our '08 Dynasty had 1,200 lb. ft. of torque at 40,039 lbs.
We now have a 500 hp Volvo with 1,750 lb. ft. of torque. We weight 55,500 lbs. and move quicker than the previous coach. I'm sure it also has something to do with which rear-end you have in the coach.
I would say you can count on not being faster but you will do just fine.
Safe travels,
MM.
