jbfwilson Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Please let me your pro and cons. About purchasing 46,000 lbs rear axle : Meritor or Mack ??? 18 speeds transmission : Fuller or Mack ??? I would like to do the best choice. 3 axles trailer, 110,000 lbs gross. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 If I were you I'd go all mack components . Make them build you at least a half real mack in a few years you might not be able to get them 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Sad part is almost every dealer I just tried to spec a Granite at tried their best to talk me out of Mack trans, rears and rear suspension. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 37 minutes ago, Bullheaded said: Sad part is almost every dealer I just tried to spec a Granite at tried their best to talk me out of Mack trans, rears and rear suspension. Odd . I remember back in 2000 my dad bought a CH tractor and salesman talked him into a mack 18 speed instead of the fuller how things change . Although the same salesman wanted us to get mack 18 speeds in the titans . I guess it depends on the dealer. ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 4 hours ago, jbfwilson said: Please let me your pro and cons. About purchasing 46,000 lbs rear axle : Meritor or Mack ??? 18 speeds transmission : Fuller or Mack ??? I would like to do the best choice. 3 axles trailer, 110,000 lbs gross. Where are you located ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfwilson Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 9 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: Where are you located ? Québec, Canada. Just north of Vermont. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, jbfwilson said: Québec, Canada. Just north of Vermont. We used to have some knowledgeable Mack salesmen up there who could steer you in the right direction. Have you spoken to one at your local dealer? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Mack Ste. Foy use to order some of the biggest Macks in North America. Some of the big logging companies in Quebec ordered trucks from there. That shop use to be full of RD822SX trucks constantly. If any dealer in Canada knows heavy spec that would be one of them. Simon Poirer I believe was the owner. My personal opinion is stay away from the Mack Trans and diffs. Seen to many warranty issues lately. One Titan is on its 3rd 18speed Mack Trans. Not to say Fuller doesn't have its issues, but they are cheaper to repair. Same with Merritor axles. And parts are everywhere. Edited January 23, 2017 by bbigrig 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 dito on this go with eaton meritor combo ! once you buy Mack trans or auto you are stuck with it REAL expensive to repair once the warranties off and somthing gos wrong your done! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfwilson Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks everybody to your answers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Why buy a Mack; if your not going to get maxitorque or Mack rear ends? For an mp8? all other brand trucks are cheaper price & you want have to make those 2 decisions Edited January 24, 2017 by 1965 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfwilson Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Yes, I want a MP8 505M and I like the Granite so much. Also for the reliability and the efficiency of this truck. Edited January 24, 2017 by jbfwilson Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hope the best for you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, 1965 said: Hope the best for you Driven Mack trucks all my life; I like an all Mack components truck; own a 12 model now; the mp8 is the only reason I wouldn't buy a Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbfwilson Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Why you don't like MP8 ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, jbfwilson said: Why you don't like MP8 ? They have injecter & injecter cup problems; I would sugget you read all the info on this site; some are in modern trucks & some in engine & trans; problem to my knowledge they haven't been fixed; they are coming out with a new so they say "common rail" system; looks like a Mickey Mouse deal they had bullgear problems also; suppose to have that fixed there water pumps unless they've fixed them; they are something that looks like would go on a 4cyl. car; they don't last had to do injecters & cups & water pump on mine with less than 250,000 miles; very expensive; those things are not suppose to wear out in that few of miles; my opinion Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-359728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 around me they push all mack. corp seems real hung up on M rides on granites, it was the best part of a VHD and easy to work on but camleback it is not 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48479-new-granite-specs/#findComment-360003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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