F-650 VS International CV
Toy hauler GVW (gross vehicle weight) 20K (with 3,200 lbs. on 5th wheel) Plus payload of at least 15,900 lbs. In your opinion, which is better truck if you had only this two trucks to c...
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blt2ski wrote:
Air brakes or hydraulics? If air, you can get factory many times, an air locker for the rear and front, or a mechanical Detroit no spin/locker as I have. Along with air ride suspension as noted, or seats. Although for an off roader, springs may be a better option.
A rwd with a 2 sp maybe better than 4wd.
You may want an 8 or 10 so manual or auto/ manual trans vs say a 6 so 3000 series Allison. Or a 10K motor vs the smaller 6-7 liter motors.
A GOOD sales rep, with most and larger, most are, they will get you with a sales rep from a bed manufacture, figure out what size you need, how it will effect the axle weights, then total weight. How much HP you need for YOUR interstate speed needs, overall low ratio based on tire diam. Torque, gear ratio in axle and transmission, if you need to pull an off road 40-50% grade, you can. OTR setups have a min 15% setup.
It's NOT just about weights! My truck is a city local setup. Highway, with a 175/335 non turbo diesel. Not good. 0-50 or 55mph. It does fine. I can pull a 30+% grade at 30k. Better than my dmax. Freeway, the 300/600 leaves the IHC behind!
ALOT to think about.
Marty
All of this x2. With your very unique needs you should get with a commercial truck specialist who can take your specs and build you a truck that will work for your application.
