Bullheaded Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) The CT13 was a Navistar Maxxforce painted yellow. The CT15 was a Cat C15 block with Navistar/MAN top end, injection and emissions. I had high hopes but they were plagued with issues. The Cat truck here in North America was an International Paystar with a Cat designed interior and hood. In the end as Cat announced discontinuation of the Cat truck in North America they finally offered them as a glider kit that could be set up for C12, C13, 3406E and C15. I priced one out and almost bought one. But the glider was as much as a complete running new truck and I couldn't get by that cyclops dash with the single tach/speedo. The interior in my Paystar 5600i was far superior to me. I loved my Cat powered Paystar Eagle. Edited March 8, 2023 by Bullheaded 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 The ct engines were all international engines cat put there name on them we had 2 cat trucks at the shop they were gliders and we put c15s in them Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Just got this on latest googles news I’m sure the millenniums will be all for it looks pretty good but electric engine????? I don’t know anyone that would be interested… Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
upsman Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 6 hours ago, mowerman said: Just got this on latest googles news I’m sure the millenniums will be all for it looks pretty good but electric engine????? I don’t know anyone that would be interested… Bob Not an electric engine an electric motor… 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Haha thanks for that. I think they’re making way too big of a deal out of this. Lots of companies are going to figure out the public. Demand is just not there. And they’re probably going to be sitting on a lot of equipment that didn’t move as well as they thought bob. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 But but but the greenees and goobermint said this was the "new thing" ! 😜 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted March 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2023 Dunno Bob I reckon on city delivery there will be plenty of demand, government departments and local councils and shires or what ever you blokes call your local governments will be falling hand over fist for the latest gizmo Personally it makes a lotta sense to me for city type of businesses to buy these, cheap to run, short hauls and so on But as Swishman says "Wattadoeyeno" Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2023 E.v.'s have a place in cities.. that is where I give support. If an E.V. isn't conducive to your life style or needs, then you should be allowed (because we are a Free Nation) To drive a real vehicle, of your CHOICE..... just my opinion.. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Gotta agree Joey As time goes more and more people will choose EV's but some never will I reckon the same thing would of happened when motor cars replaced the horse I dont reckon we should force anyone to change at all If these are all they are made out to be we will choose them anyway Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said: Gotta agree Joey As time goes more and more people will choose EV's but some never will I reckon the same thing would of happened when motor cars replaced the horse I dont reckon we should force anyone to change at all If these are all they are made out to be we will choose them anyway Paul maybe they will be Paul, but my bet it we will not see that happening within the next 15-20 years. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Yes, I can see big local fleets , jumping on them, but you’re right TJ my company. For instance, our trucks run day and night shifts electric would not work here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I remember an old buddy of mine that passed along time ago he started trucking in 1950 he was telling me a long time ago. His uncle refused to use the first electric light he grumble. There’s nothing wrong with the oil lantern. It kind of reminds me of myself, I kicked and screamed over cell phones and computers. . Now I have both. Yes I am totally open to the idea but I don’t think they’re a good idea for the long-haul for one thing you can’t just call anyone for a road assistance unless you have a blowout ha ha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Maybe not an apples to apples comparison, but the mine I work at tried some electric trucks to replace some of the Toyota's for underground. At first they got rave reviews. After the first winter I noticed they were gone and they went back to diesel Toyota's and some other specialty brand. I asked about them. They said they were great underground, but as soon as they came to surface in winter they weren't worth a crap. (they were kept in an unheated garage plugged in, but the cold still killed the batteries.) And then they said even underground, after a few months of driving through water all the electrical issues started. So be interesting to see how all these new electric vehicles do up here in minus 40 and winters that last 6 months and towns that are minimum 200 KM apart and no chargers in most of them. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-526999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Interesting that you said that because there was two of them teslas passing me on 80 every day. All of a sudden they disappeared when it got cold and we’re gone for about a month then one returned here lately, but not the other one. I am sure they are still testing them … I believe you’re correct they don’t do well in cold areas Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2023 13 hours ago, mowerman said: I remember an old buddy of mine that passed along time ago he started trucking in 1950 he was telling me a long time ago. His uncle refused to use the first electric light he grumble. There’s nothing wrong with the oil lantern. It kind of reminds me of myself, I kicked and screamed over cell phones and computers. . Now I have both. Yes I am totally open to the idea but I don’t think they’re a good idea for the long-haul for one thing you can’t just call anyone for a road assistance unless you have a blowout ha ha. i HATE led headlights, and think they should ne illegal. people give me the but i can see so much better with them. ya know what? it is dark. slow the eff down. my vehicles have 45 MPH headlights on them, and i only drive 40 MPH at night. there is no need to blind everyone on the road just so i can get where i am going 5 minutes faster. 3 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Haha that’s my opinion when these 80 mph hillbillies keep passing me in shit weather they keep throwing sand and dirty snow on my windshield… washer tank is empty in an hour…. I 80 needs to drop that ridiculous speed limit… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 TJC. I'm pretty sure LED headlights are illegal. I worked at Orielly's 3 years ago, and we sold LED bulbs, but not advertised as "On-Road" head lights,, Off road only.. The interweb is where these lights come from.. way too bright for on-coming traffic.. In my opinion.. and Bob, here in N.C. we have the new age 'Country Boy' who is driving a pick up that is 6 feet tall and has LED light bars on it.. When I drive the country roads and one comes up on me, all I can do is slow down a bit and look down to the right at the white line to maintain my lane, because I cant see straight out the windshield. jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Yes, I could see that being a real issue and a nuisance. Don’t see much of that around here but then again, I don’t spend much time on the road at night my biggest issue with the headlights is I usually drive a Mustang, which is pretty low when I’m stopped at a light almost every vehicle behind me is higher and lower. Headlights are right in my mirrors. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Mainly winter hours when I have dark going to work and coming home Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 29 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: TJC. I'm pretty sure LED headlights are illegal. I worked at Orielly's 3 years ago, and we sold LED bulbs, but not advertised as "On-Road" head lights,, Off road only.. The interweb is where these lights come from.. way too bright for on-coming traffic.. In my opinion.. and Bob, here in N.C. we have the new age 'Country Boy' who is driving a pick up that is 6 feet tall and has LED light bars on it.. When I drive the country roads and one comes up on me, all I can do is slow down a bit and look down to the right at the white line to maintain my lane, because I cant see straight out the windshield. jojo nope. just about every higher end car made in the past 3 years or so have LED headlights. even my explorer has them. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 That’s the first I heard of it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Gotta agree about LED lights, bloody shocking and a lot of roads I drive on dont have any white lines at all to follow Makes for some interesting driving at times Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Yep, my F150 came with LED headlights. And I get flashed by EVERY on-coming vehicle on the highway. The LED's in the new Kenworth's are wicked bright when they are coming at you also. The new Granite's have LED's now too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 are you guys sure that they are not HID headlights.. either way... very bright... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: are you guys sure that they are not HID headlights.. either way... very bright... Nope.....LED for sure......at least on the ones I mentioned in my last reply. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72551-a-new-breed-of-mack-trucks-announcement-march-8th/page/2/#findComment-527075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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