log hauler Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Just brought home a 81 R487P. It has a Scania motor with an auto. Anybody have any info? Good? Bad? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Don't know what your going to do with it, but that is a very gutless combo ! terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 1 hour ago, log hauler said: Just brought home a 81 R487P. It has a Scania motor with an auto. Anybody have any info? Good? Bad? It has a Scania model DS8 (Mack designation E4-210). Great engine, like most, when properly maintained. The Scania centrifugal filter certainly kept the oil clean. No cartridge to buy, just clean it out and reinstall. It prompted us to create "Centrimax" for the Mack engines. Morgan Millwork ran a huge fleet of R487P straight trucks on the east coast. They loved them. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
log hauler Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post log hauler Posted December 2, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2016 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gearhead204 Posted December 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2016 Can get you a few more with mixer bodies if you need spares on the left coast Either that truck was recently put under that loader or you have a very well cared for truck. Most loader trucks around hear are lucky to resemble a truck! 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf685f Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Nice save. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Good job! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
log hauler Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 11 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: It has a Scania model DS8 (Mack designation E4-210). Great engine, like most, when properly maintained. The Scania centrifugal filter certainly kept the oil clean. No cartridge to buy, just clean it out and reinstall. It prompted us to create "Centrimax" for the Mack engines. Morgan Millwork ran a huge fleet of R487P straight trucks on the east coast. They loved them. Any information on the trans? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 27 minutes ago, log hauler said: Any information on the trans? The transmission is an Allison automatic. They're bulletproof with proper maintenance, and parts/service are readily available. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Did Allison go to Diamler along with Detroit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 19 hours ago, james j neiweem said: Did Allison go to Diamler along with Detroit. Allison didn't go with DDC. It was sold to private equity from GM around 2007. It trades on the stock market under the ticker ALSN. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 agree most log loader R and Dm's ive we missin hoods, fenders, doors mirrors, windshields.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 nice lookin rig.....never heard of a scandia engine in a road tractor....usually in a staight job,,,,,city delivery.as someone said,,,,probably wont pull your hat off in a wind storm.....lol......bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-353894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post log hauler Posted December 10, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2016 Took the R to its first job today. Truck ran great and had decent power. Kept trying to find that 3rd pedal that's missing 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-354638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Those scanias are under rated. They didn't have a lot of power but ran smooth, idled nice, and were easy to maintain. Those centrifugal oil filters were simple and oddly effective. Cool find, never drove an auto but I am sure it is a nice ride . You won't win any drag races but what the heck. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-354884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 The only downfall of the "Scanny" around these parts,was the price and availability of parts. The old 673 had it beat in most departments,as I was told. Never did own one. I do like that truck,though. Al 2 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-354901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Quote You sure don't want to drive too far with that metal sculpture blocking your view. That is there to drop on the car in front of you when they fail to move at a light because they are playing on their phone. You just lift them out of your way. I want one! 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47856-acquired-another-mack/#findComment-355109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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