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Re: OT: Real world Diesel Mileage?
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Posted by Rod F. on August 17, 2005 at 06:02:36 from (142.177.112.2):
In Reply to: Re: OT: Real world Diesel Mileage? posted by Mike M on August 17, 2005 at 05:11:08:
You must also consider that that little Freightliner is only an over grown pickup. C7 Cat @250 and a six speed is really about the same spec as most diesel pick-up's today. The frame and body weigh more, and the rear end is heavier, but the remainder of the power train is much the same. Bet it has hydraulic brakes too. I wouldn't be stepping up to put 80000# behind a 30000# GVW truck. So, with a deliver box that catches a lot of wind, and carrying general cargo, that's probably not bad mileage for the truck. Don't think I'd want to drive it as a pickup though. Rod
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