Cummins in a semi....problems???

Cummins in a semi....problems???

11-18-2006, 10:45 PM

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AndrewGray

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Cummins in a semi....problems???

Hi all. We are looking to buy another semi for our cattle operation. It will be use commercially for trucking. We have been looking at a few but have it narrowed down to 2 frieghtliners. Both are 2001 or 2002 . One has the cat, but Im not sure what model of engine , not really interested in the cat. The other has a cummins. The dealer said it is the ISX or ISM series engine. Im not sure if he is right if those are the ones in OTR trucks. He said that the cummins spin the main bearings and ruin the cranks at about 300,000 miles . He said every one he has got in has had that problem. I would love to get the cummins but if this is a known and common problem then I will look harder at the cat or a detroit. Our other truck has a detroit with 500,000 miles on it and no problems. I would like to know on this soon as the truck will sell early next week Thanks for any help.

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