alawode Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi Guys, I have to choose between two tractors: a DM688S and a R688ST. The R688ST is a 1988 model and the DM688S is a 1991 model. Can you please advise me on the advantages/disadvantages of either model, and what the difference between the two is? Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14258-dm688s-or-r688st/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Dump or tractor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14258-dm688s-or-r688st/#findComment-56828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hi Guys, I have to choose between two tractors: a DM688S and a R688ST. The R688ST is a 1988 model and the DM688S is a 1991 model. Can you please advise me on the advantages/disadvantages of either model, and what the difference between the two is? Thanks in advance!! In general, if you're going to use the tractor for heavy hauling, such as moving equipment on a lowboy or pulling a dump trailer, then the DM688s will be what you want because it's heavy spec'd.For normal on road trailer truckin', then the R688st would be more appropriate.This is just a broad generalization, as it depends on the exact specs of each unit.. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14258-dm688s-or-r688st/#findComment-56831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alawode Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 In general, if you're going to use the tractor for heavy hauling, such as moving equipment on a lowboy or pulling a dump trailer, then the DM688s will be what you want because it's heavy spec'd.For normal on road trailer truckin', then the R688st would be more appropriate.This is just a broad generalization, as it depends on the exact specs of each unit..Thanks for the response, the DM is actually a DM690S but i think it was converted to a tractor. Does anyone know if the low gear can be a drawback if using to haul heavy containers? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14258-dm688s-or-r688st/#findComment-56983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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