AXLE TAG GVWR GCWR UVW NCC FRTLINER 4.63 10000 47000 62000 36700 10300 SPARTAN 4.78 12000 49000 64000 7300 11700 Both chassis are the same price. Have not had the chance to drive either yet. I do not know what difference the axle ratio will make on power or mileage and am wondering if the extra carrying capacity of the Spartan will result in a noticeably rougher ride. We will not need the extra capacity. Any thoughts?

I think the bigger sell point on the Spartan is the side radiator.

3882DOUG wrote:AXLE TAG GVWR GCWR UVW NCC FRTLINER 4.63 10000 47000 62000 36700 10300 SPARTAN 4.78 12000 49000 64000 7300 11700 Both chassis are the same price. Have not had the chance to drive either yet. I do not know what difference the axle ratio will make on power or mileage and am wondering if the extra carrying capacity of the Spartan will result in a noticeably rougher ride. We will not need the extra capacity. Any thoughts?Do both have a side radiator and a real deal breaker for me?Even if this is present on both, my vote goes to Spartan.

Owned a Spartan then a Freightliner. Could not wait to get back to a Spartan. IMHO, the the ride on the Spartan chassis far outperforms the Freightliner.

Same engine on either chassis?I would lean toward the Spartan. It's unlikely that you would feel any difference given the extra weight capacity. Having said that, you really couldn't go wrong with either one.

Mile High wrote:I think the bigger sell point on the Spartan is the side radiator.Our freightliner has a side radiator.Ken

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Mile_High
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
I think the bigger sell point on the Spartan is the side radiator.
tropical36
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
3882DOUG wrote:
AXLE TAG GVWR GCWR UVW NCC
FRTLINER 4.63 10000 47000 62000 36700 10300

SPARTAN 4.78 12000 49000 64000 7300 11700

Both chassis are the same price. Have not had the chance to drive either yet. I do not know what difference the axle ratio will make on power or mileage and am wondering if the extra carrying capacity of the Spartan will result in a noticeably rougher ride. We will not need the extra capacity. Any thoughts?

Do both have a side radiator and a real deal breaker for me?
Even if this is present on both, my vote goes to Spartan.
Trumpet_Player
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
Owned a Spartan then a Freightliner. Could not wait to get back to a Spartan. IMHO, the the ride on the Spartan chassis far outperforms the Freightliner.
mtrumpet
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
Same engine on either chassis?
I would lean toward the Spartan. It's unlikely that you would feel any difference given the extra weight capacity. Having said that, you really couldn't go wrong with either one.
missnmountains
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
Mile High wrote:
I think the bigger sell point on the Spartan is the side radiator.

Our freightliner has a side radiator.

Ken
Blaster_Man
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
The coach brand would not affect my decision. I've had a Spartan on a 41' coach and a FL on this 45' coach. Both have IFS and side radiators. Both are fine, drive them, you won't be able to tell the difference.
Two_Jayhawks
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
missnmountains wrote:
Mile High wrote:
I think the bigger sell point on the Spartan is the side radiator.

Our freightliner has a side radiator.

Ken

They will both have a side radiator. My FL chassis is fine but I would probably choose the Spartan based on the higher capacity.
Mile_High
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
missnmountains wrote:
Mile High wrote:
I think the bigger sell point on the Spartan is the side radiator.

Our freightliner has a side radiator.

Ken
Ah your right. I was focused on what we looked at last year.
dons2346
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
Don't think you will find any tag axle coaches with a rear radiator.
I wold go with the Spartan. Just look at the weights, that makes it a no brainer
bullydogs1
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
Don't think you will find any tag axle coaches with a rear radiator.

oh yes you will, Monaco Diplomat, Tiffin Phaeton, Winnebago Tour/Grand Tour and host of others...