Dfarms Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm looking at purchasing a Mack day cab for my farm. Based on my budget in general it's probably gonna be an earlier 2000's model. I'm wanting to stay around 400 hp or higher. My plans are to only put about 15000 miles a year on it as I will be hauling grain primarily and making short runs to the mill. Just looking for advice on what engines tend to be better and what type of Mack is highly recommended. Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42959-advice-on-buying-a-used-mack-day-cab/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I would look for an R model mechanical engine newer ones with Vmac are okay to but if you plan on doing a lot of the work keep it mechanical Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42959-advice-on-buying-a-used-mack-day-cab/#findComment-314248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Agree with Thomas.BUT, if you can't find that, get a 2002 or earlier E7if you find one that says AI motor-leave it alone 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42959-advice-on-buying-a-used-mack-day-cab/#findComment-314250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfarms Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm also looking at a '09 Pinnacle that has a MP8445C.....600k miles....any advice on that one? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42959-advice-on-buying-a-used-mack-day-cab/#findComment-314254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I've got a 99 I'm thinking of purging... 460 etech 18 Speed Mack trans. 14F 46R on air 435 rear ratio Mack axles. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42959-advice-on-buying-a-used-mack-day-cab/#findComment-314691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 What would be wrong with the trucks listed in the wanted trucks section that theakerstwo has for sale? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42959-advice-on-buying-a-used-mack-day-cab/#findComment-314743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBullDog Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 You probably don't want an 09 model for only 15000 miles a year. Emissions controlled trucks don't like to sit. Also more wiring for mice to nibble on while it is sitting. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42959-advice-on-buying-a-used-mack-day-cab/#findComment-314888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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