6368 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I bought a u795st at an auction. I 'am by no means a mack expert but it looks pretty unsual to me. It has a v8 with a turbo and what looks like a six speed ( says x107) on the case. that about all i know about it if anyone has info on these trucks i would like to know more about them. the full vin is u795st1010. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I bought a u795st at an auction. I 'am by no means a mack expert but it looks pretty unsual to me. It has a v8 with a turbo and what looks like a six speed ( says x107) on the case. that about all i know about it if anyone has info on these trucks i would like to know more about them. the full vin is u795st1010. ThanksU is offset cab road tractor795 means it has the 325 H.P. Maxidyne V8.S means it is a tandem axle chassis.T means it is a tractor.1010 means it was the 10th U795 built, since Mack serial numbers started at 1000 back then.I'd say it's rare. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/#findComment-38065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 It was probably built for hauling turnpike doubles- I remeber seeing a few U models doing that work in the 70s and 80s. The fleets needed the U models 90 inch BBC to haul 45 foot trailers in the then maximum 55 foot length off the turnpike. On the turnpike hauling doubles they needed the power of the V8 engine. So Mack built the U795ST for that marketniche. The six speed transmission is just the garden variety 5 speed Maxitorque with a low hole for starting on uphills, etc.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/#findComment-38076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 It looks to me like it was used for a lowboy tractor it has 44s on brass. it also has really heavy steel plate half fenders over the rears. another strange thing ( at least on the east coast) it has 11r22s on budd wheels. i'll try and get some pictures next time i go down to where it is stored. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/#findComment-38097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 It looks to me like it was used for a lowboy tractor it has 44s on brass. it also has really heavy steel plate half fenders over the rears. another strange thing ( at least on the east coast) it has 11r22s on budd wheels. i'll try and get some pictures next time i go down to where it is stored.Sure sounds like an ugly thing. I wouldn't be caught dead in it myself so in the interest of your personal well being you should drive it straight to my place at night and ride the Greyhound home during the day.I'll take care of the rest.Sounds like it is worth working with but just because I have two V8 powered trucks doesn't mean I'm biased or anything like that.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/#findComment-38103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Wow a V8 U model! I would say that its a rare gem. Would love to see some pictures of it as well as pictures of whats under the hood and if there is a larger doghouse in the cab. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/#findComment-38104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Wow a V8 U model! I would say that its a rare gem. Would love to see some pictures of it as well as pictures of whats under the hood and if there is a larger doghouse in the cab.I'm a decent photographer and will make sure there are plenty of pictures taken when it gets to my place.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/#findComment-38107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 hi I think that gearhart's has one just like yours. Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10041-u795/#findComment-38108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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