816 vs 817 actual mpg and range?

[kindapointless]

Hi all I am looking at 2 types of trucks now the wrecker and the dumper and am wondering abot the actual mpg of each. I need to know because both trucks are a good distance from me and i was working out how much it would be to drive them home. I figured 816 would be worse then the dumper because of wieght. Also i know wrecker is dual tanks but the 817 is listed as having a single 81 gal on left side but others i see listed as having dual 50 gals is this right?

 

[doghead]

Plan on 4.65 mpg.

Fuel capacity,mileage and fuel rate is all covered in the TMs. And in many threads here already.

 

[Speedzilla]

FWIW, my M816 gets a consistent 6MPG on the highway. More than I read or expected, but she is a particularly well broken in and maintained girl!

 

[11Echo]

Hi all I am looking at 2 types of trucks now the wrecker and the dumper and am wondering abot the actual mpg of each. I need to know because both trucks are a good distance from me and i was working out how much it would be to drive them home. I figured 816 would be worse then the dumper because of wieght. Also i know wrecker is dual tanks but the 817 is listed as having a single 81 gal on left side but others i see listed as having dual 50 gals is this right?

Over a 4 day period I used 420 gal. to travel 2,679 miles towing a load of 4.5 tons with my XM818,(included passing through the Rockies, do the math).

 

[Postman515]

I just made a 650 mile trip with a dump and got between 5-6mpg running 1800 rpm with super singles

 

[EMD567]

Depends on the type of driving and load... My M814 (25k on the hoof) gets 6 or so on the open road- I have a range of 360 miles before I "HAVE TO" stop and refuel. Same truck in town, or any type of stop and go driving, 5 miles a gallon..........