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Slowmover
Jul 15, 2017Explorer
110HP that only exists on paper. Computer keeps things dialed back. HP is a lot of noise and heat, for the most part.
The 4500/5500 series trucks actually have to work for a living. Power ratings are more realistic estimates of available, use-able power. Long life matters.
Not so on today's toy pickemups. Those owners can't resist useless options.
Besides, HP with a diesel isn't the thing. It's the available TQ curve that matters. And I'd bet its impressively flat on the heavier trucks. Revenue miles.
The 4500/5500 series trucks actually have to work for a living. Power ratings are more realistic estimates of available, use-able power. Long life matters.
Not so on today's toy pickemups. Those owners can't resist useless options.
Besides, HP with a diesel isn't the thing. It's the available TQ curve that matters. And I'd bet its impressively flat on the heavier trucks. Revenue miles.
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