2020 Freightliner vs 3500 GMC Dually at the Ike
Interesting outcome... Trailer: 18,500 lbs GMC Engine: 6.6 Duramax Brake Applications: 1 Time: 10:28 Freightliner Engine: 9.0 Cummins Brake Applications: 0 Time: 10:42 Link
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4x4ord wrote:
They praise the performance of the engine brake on the Freightliner over the performance of the exhaust brake on the GMC, however, if more weight had been loaded into the trailer the Duramax would have held 50 mph yet the Freightliner would have required additional brake applications. Comparing two trucks on one hill with only one weight in tow doesn't really offer an honest comparison. I'm having trouble understanding why the GM slowed down as much as it did going up the hill ..... something doesn't add up. Even back in 2015 (with 396 HP and 765 lb ft) the Duramax towed 19000 lbs up the Ike in just under 10 minutes. link
I don't think your statement on the Freightliner is correct. The cruise control was holding it at 50 MPH, most likely had a lot more anchor chain in the chain locker. RAM has this feature also when the EB is in auto. I do not use it because it does not brake until about 3-4 MPH above the CC speed.
