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Well I've been seeing them on the auction in the past maybe one or two here
or there even seen one 931 that had a 400 cummins in it.
or there even seen one 931 that had a 400 cummins in it.
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Had to be a custom job, the government never configured the M939 series with a NTC-400. I wouldn't trust GL descriptions.Well I've been seeing them on the auction in the past maybe one or two here
or there even seen one 931 that had a 400 cummins in it.
This is something I've been interested in.I think that's highly subjective. I can equip my M925 with super singles for less than a M925A1 goes for. Not to mention I got 10 brand new tires on the truck already so I can spread the super-single cost out a few years.
But if you are simply comparing A1's to A2's...A1's are the better deal.
I gotta play this card...I don't trust GL either but I looked at the motors and they were a 400
and I was just trying to get some info on this thats all.
According to TM the fuel tanks are identical between each series, IE M925, M925A, M925A all have the same tank size. In fact the nature of them all being in the same -10 means they are close enough to identical to justify one TM.This is something I've been interested in.
But what are all the differences in a A0 to a A1? I know the tires are 6x 1400x20s instead of 10x 1100x20s, but is the spare tire hoist/carrier/assy different as well to accomodate the larger tire? Are the fuel tanks different, or is that a A2 change?
Joe.....are you confusing the M915/916/920 (400 Cummins) with the 900 series 5 tons which have a 250 Cummins?I don't trust GL either but I looked at the motors and they were a 400
A couple of things...I think that's highly subjective. I can equip my M925 with super singles for less than a M925A1 goes for. Not to mention I got 10 brand new tires on the truck already so I can spread the super-single cost out a few years.
But if you are simply comparing A1's to A2's...A1's are the better deal.
No wreckerman I'm not confused and oh yah reason for no pics is didn't think much about it at the time if I knew fuse with someone about the subject I would have taking pics but I guess no one knows the answerJoe.....are you confusing the M915/916/920 (400 Cummins) with the 900 series 5 tons which have a 250 Cummins?
Like I said a Nice 8.3L...Hopefully the PM I sent you Bighurt and wreckerman helps you
see the engine in questioned that I was talking about.
Only a class B with airbrake endorsement is required. Unless it's just a parade/show truck.Make sure you have an A Class CDL to drive it because it is all air brake
Thanks to everyone. Not 100% sure about the CDL but I drive a Kenworth straight truck with air brakes and don't have a CDL. I'll look into it. QUOTE]
See above. Is this your truck or a company truck?
The air brake endorment is just so you don't get into trouble. Under repeated braking, you'll drain the air tanks. I see many rookie drivers do thatI did a ton of digging on the subject and asked 10 people, and got 10 different answers before I bought mine. I titled mine under 26,000# (used a very knowledgable/ reputable title service to do the leg work for me) and it's registered/used as a private and collectors vehicle only. There is an exception in CDL mandates for airbrakes and military/collectors/ recreational vehicles as long as you are going to an event or taking the truck in for service.... my 923 goes to a lot of "shows"I also took the time to read and understand the CDL training guides out there on operating/servicing/inspecting air brakes because license or not you still don't want to run over a family in a Prius because there's a leak in the system somewhere.
Also, when under load going down a steep grade, you don't want to smoke the brakes. Saftey instruction will teach you how to stab the brakes so you don't overheat the shoes and drums. You also need to know how to tell if the brakes are out of adjustment and how to do a bleed down test.
I still think even a parade/show truck still should have to have the driver have a non-cdl air brake endorsement
Are you talking about Virginia, Oklahoma, or Indiana?Blind Driver said:Only a class B with airbrake endorsement is required. Unless it's just a parade/show truck.M813A1 said:Make sure you have an A Class CDL to drive it because it is all air brake
See above. Is this your truck or a company truck?Thanks to everyone. Not 100% sure about the CDL but I drive a Kenworth straight truck with air brakes and don't have a CDL. I'll look into it.
The air brake endorment is just so you don't get into trouble. Under repeated braking, you'll drain the air tanks. I see many rookie drivers do thatmxbrian87 said:I did a ton of digging on the subject and asked 10 people, and got 10 different answers before I bought mine. I titled mine under 26,000# (used a very knowledgable/ reputable title service to do the leg work for me) and it's registered/used as a private and collectors vehicle only. There is an exception in CDL mandates for airbrakes and military/collectors/ recreational vehicles as long as you are going to an event or taking the truck in for service.... my 923 goes to a lot of "shows"I also took the time to read and understand the CDL training guides out there on operating/servicing/inspecting air brakes because license or not you still don't want to run over a family in a Prius because there's a leak in the system somewhere.
Also, when under load going down a steep grade, you don't want to smoke the brakes. Saftey instruction will teach you how to stab the brakes so you don't overheat the shoes and drums. You also need to know how to tell if the brakes are out of adjustment and how to do a bleed down test.
I still think even a parade/show truck still should have to have the driver have a non-cdl air brake endorsement
DOT regulations are the same for commercial vehicles in all states. I'll have to check the green book about operating a non-commercial vehicle with air brakes.Are you talking about Virginia, Oklahoma, or Indiana?
While safety is the same across the board, the laws vary by state.
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