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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Choose your coach first, but then if available, get the BIGGEST BLOCK ENGINE you can for that coach.
Cummins ISM or above
CAT C12 or above
Detroit (Which you know well.)
And it is not just about power to climb hills, it's also about reserve power to accelerate if ever needing to get out of a situation. And one that is often overlooked, the bigger block engines usually have 2 or 3 Stage Jake Compression braking - and that adds to safety on the way down the hill. (Or transmission retarder in like the Foretravel.)
If shopping now, you've got a clean slate to come up with your 'Must Have's' list... Then choose the coach that meets your needs with those Must Have's...
Best to you,
Smitty
Cummins ISM or above
CAT C12 or above
Detroit (Which you know well.)
And it is not just about power to climb hills, it's also about reserve power to accelerate if ever needing to get out of a situation. And one that is often overlooked, the bigger block engines usually have 2 or 3 Stage Jake Compression braking - and that adds to safety on the way down the hill. (Or transmission retarder in like the Foretravel.)
If shopping now, you've got a clean slate to come up with your 'Must Have's' list... Then choose the coach that meets your needs with those Must Have's...
Best to you,
Smitty
