1964 Mack B81 Dump Trucks

[Wobblin-Goblin]

That being said, I think I would rather be driving the granite

I've never driven a Granite, but I can say that after hauling 75 loads of material this summer with my '64 B61SX, I never felt undergunned and had fun virtually every moment doing it.

[Bigdogtrucker]

That being said, I think I would rather be driving the granite

B model for me

[keg1]

B model for me also

[Mack58B42]

While I think that a B81 dump with 2 or 3 axles is pretty much the most beautiful truck ever built, and I hope I can find myself a nice one someday, I, too, have to admit that if I had to drive one as worker bee, I think I'd have to go with the Granite! I don't think you'll see many of them working in 2065, but frankly, there aren't really that many B81s working today either. And I think the Granite IS a pretty nice looking rig, even if not quite as rugged.... And it's got to be a lot more comfortable and easier on the shifting arm than the B on an 8 or 10 hour shift :-)

[Wobblin-Goblin]

I don't think there will be a Granite on the road in 30 years, let alone 50.

[hicrop10]

I'm just a dinosaur,give me the b81.

[Dieseldriver65]

While I think that a B81 dump with 2 or 3 axles is pretty much the most beautiful truck ever built, and I hope I can find myself a nice one someday, I, too, have to admit that if I had to drive one as worker bee, I think I'd have to go with the Granite! I don't think you'll see many of them working in 2065, but frankly, there aren't really that many B81s working today either. And I think the Granite IS a pretty nice looking rig, even if not quite as rugged.... And it's got to be a lot more comfortable and easier on the shifting arm than the B on an 8 or 10 hour shift :-)

There's a decent amount of working B's out there, maybe just not in your direct vicinity.They old trucks seem to be making a comeback too,due to the cost of new ones and all the smog equipment

[fxfymn]

I don't think there will be a Granite on the road in 30 years, let alone 50.

My prediction is that DEF will be discontinued on new trucks sometime in the next few years which means that in 20 or 30 years you will not be able to find DEF anywhere. No DEF to keep old trucks on the road will mean no old trucks. Just my$.02.

[yarnall]

What is DEF?

[farmer52]

DEF = Diesel Exhaust Fluid (urea). I agree Carl, several years ago a few of us OE guys discussed this issue. Diesel engines were close to meeting the new regs without DEF. But DEF was an "easy" way to meet the regs. I feel the engine OEs will develop technology to meet the future regs without a lot of aftertreatment devices. Neverstar gave it a try but failed (close but no cigar). Time will tell.

[ekennedy21]

my guess would be that you will see granites around 30 to 50 years in the future. don't get me wrong, I love B81's, but granites are awesome trucks too. Take a 2003 cv713 for example. I found one for sale on crags this summer with 82,000 miles on it. E7-427 with a mack 18 speed. Awesome truck,looked like the day someone bought it. There is no reason why that truck won't be around in 30 years if it is in the right hands. I have a 1998 rd688sx with the exact specs, 130,000 miles on it. It has a light workload and it lives in a heated and air conditioned shop. The truck is like new and its almost 20 years old. It will be around in 30 years. That being said, I have seen similar units abused that look like clapped out turds not fit for the road. Remember a lot of b81's ARE NOT still around. They were run hard, wore out, and discarded. Nothing has changed, the cream puffs will survive and the rest will go by the wayside.

[fxfymn]

I feel the engine OEs will develop technology to meet the future regs without a lot of aftertreatment devices. Neverstar gave it a try but failed (close but no cigar).

Apparently VW found the solution; Cheat!

[Wobblin-Goblin]

Apparently VW found the solution; Cheat!

The government didn't take too kindly to competition.

[Michael Droster]

A single axle would be a great truck for me... but I don't think I could buy one! I love the twin screws way to much ;-)

[6368]

My parents saw this today working near Quakertown PA.image.jpg

That truck was at Macungie last year. Big cam cummins under the hood if i recall correctly.

[Maddog13407]

I don't think id wanna wake up with a bad hangover and have to get in an old B model everyday to earn a living. modern conveniences like power to get away from a traffic light and decent heat, a/c and defrosters would ruin a good day. I dunno bout you guys but I have driven B models in 100 degree heat and the cold and had to fight to keep the windshield defrosted before to.

[Wobblin-Goblin]

Lack of A/C would be the most glaring shortcoming, IMO. I'm pretty sure there'd be a way to keep heat on the windshield during the cold of the winter.

As far as comfort and ease of driving, a B model with power steering and a Bostrom seat would go a long way in providing driver comfort, and there were many Bs that had both.

[other dog]

I don't think id wanna wake up with a bad hangover and have to get in an old B model everyday to earn a living. modern conveniences like power to get away from a traffic light and decent heat, a/c and defrosters would ruin a good day. I dunno bout you guys but I have driven B models in 100 degree heat and the cold and had to fight to keep the windshield defrosted before to.

Yep, it's like being in a giant roaster when it's 100 degrees. I thought I would have a heat stroke after 20 miles!

P.L.Duncan's-

[Gmerrill0516]

That looks so much like my truck I did a double take Other Dog! I guess its the faded red (pink) looking paint with black and rust...Practically twins.