For those on the 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton bubble...
After upgrading from a half ton at the beginning of summer, we just got back from our first long trip involving steep hills with our new 3/4 ton. Just wanted to pass on our experiences. If you're tryi...
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Dutchman 15 vs 35 series trucks is the same issue I had with 35 vs a 65 series truck. The 2 -35 series lat 80s trucks burned up th400 trannies every 30jiles like clockwork. And stalled on any grade over 15% at their 10-11000 gvwr.
Got an mdt with proper gears in trans, axle etc, engine has less HP and torque, but has yet to stall out. Although came close at 40k lbs on an 18% grade...
As someone said, ANY truck, with proper payload, proper drive train spec for your purpose, is the correct rig. The met I have, great for under 50 mph local steeper roads driveways. But with 175 ponies, not a real good freeway rig. Barely hold 60 on 1% grade, much less on a level grade with a 20+ mph head wind. The 35 series I.had, great on freeway with 235 go, but sucked on local steep roads. Need something with proper gears for slow steep work, enough HP to.hold 60 on a 3% grade. If I'm doing low 50s on a 6% grade....oh well!
My towing performance spec for ANY truck I own. Not the b.s. low spec for current sae tow specs.
Marty
Dutchman 15 vs 35 series trucks is the same issue I had with 35 vs a 65 series truck. The 2 -35 series lat 80s trucks burned up th400 trannies every 30jiles like clockwork. And stalled on any grade over 15% at their 10-11000 gvwr.
Got an mdt with proper gears in trans, axle etc, engine has less HP and torque, but has yet to stall out. Although came close at 40k lbs on an 18% grade...
As someone said, ANY truck, with proper payload, proper drive train spec for your purpose, is the correct rig. The met I have, great for under 50 mph local steeper roads driveways. But with 175 ponies, not a real good freeway rig. Barely hold 60 on 1% grade, much less on a level grade with a 20+ mph head wind. The 35 series I.had, great on freeway with 235 go, but sucked on local steep roads. Need something with proper gears for slow steep work, enough HP to.hold 60 on a 3% grade. If I'm doing low 50s on a 6% grade....oh well!
My towing performance spec for ANY truck I own. Not the b.s. low spec for current sae tow specs.
Marty
