kaycee71 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 2000 Mack CH613E7 350 mack engine 9-speed maxitorque air suspension 1994 Rd690S E7 350 mechanicalcamelback suspension7-speed maxitorque These are Dump trucks and I intend to use it for doing dirty jobs. Moving sand in rough areas.Please what are the Pros and Cons. Why should I go for one and not the other? I need some help here. I am just a new kid on the block trying to get into this business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 go with the RD. Chances are pretty good the CH started life as a road tractor,since it's air ride.The Camelback is much better for dump work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^What he said Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 The RD was most likely born as a dump tuck,so it will have factory heavy axles and frame,where if the CH was a tractor,the frame will have been(hopefully)beefed up,which is fine if done right,but if not troubles in the future.And a lot of times they don't bother putting heavier front springs.The only thing that would be the con for me anyway would be the 7 speed.I never understood why they went with the hi overdrive and 5 something rears,always thought the 6 speed direct with 4:17's were the perfect set up,myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 RD is the way to go. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 RD all the way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEL ADDICTION Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I would go with the RD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Agree rd is going to be way better for a dump in getting into rough places because of spring ride. My experence air ride cant equalize the weight evenly like the tronion can on uneven ground and you end up with one axle with more weight on it than the other and you start spinning. so as soon as you go off blacktop with air ride might as well hit the power divider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 RD, for sure. Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 uh, yep not many CH dump trucks ever made from the factory, they wouldnt put anything over a 14,600 front and a 44k rear axle in em for years, I think a few years back they finally started letting you go up to a 16k or 18k front and whatever rear you want. The CH has a lighter frame than the RD too I cant remember specifics but its a pretty big jump to the RD690 frame from a CH613. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keffer inc Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Rd is probably better, but check the ch vin and see what your dealer can tell you. Air ride may want to away more on turns though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keffer inc Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Swaw on turns* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 RD for sure,MUCH better IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 RD....No comparison....The CH is too light speced. Double frame or not. The RD's '94 E7 engine is also a better motor then the 2000 E-Tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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