EPIC American Engine Battle - Paccar vs. Detroit vs. Cummins vs. Mack

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  • EPIC American Engine Battle - Paccar vs. Detroit vs. Cummins vs. Mack
    Hello and welcome in this video we will look at which of these engine manufacturers makes the overall best truck engine.
    We will look at factors like power, weight, engine ranges, service locations and much more
    The engines we are comparing are:
    - PACCAR MX-13
    - Cummins X15
    - Detroit DD16
    - MACK MP8
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    00:20 PACCAR Engine
    02:08 Detroit Engine
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  • @toddamtmann3528
    @toddamtmann3528 Рік тому +198

    The Cummins 855 Big Cam, released in '78, was one of the longest lasting engines you could find. And Detroit is famous for dependability and simplicity.

    • @Darth-Nihilus1
      @Darth-Nihilus1 Рік тому +11

      We had a small cam NTF365 from 1973 til 2017. The ladder truck rotted out but the engine still runs

    • @teessideman.8253
      @teessideman.8253 Рік тому +11

      Got a 855 european big cam here in a 120t crawler crane from 1989. Don't won't to tempt fate but never had the heads of it. Best engine ever manufactured.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

    • @toddamtmann3528
      @toddamtmann3528 Рік тому +1

      @@teessideman.8253 Nice 😁

    • @100pyatt
      @100pyatt Рік тому +4

      Try taking that old 855 to 1.5M miles without repeatedly rolling in bearings , not gonna happen. 🔥

    • @seamusburke9101
      @seamusburke9101 Рік тому

      @@teessideman.8253 I'm guessing it's an old Eiger.

  • @Bertuslouw76
    @Bertuslouw76 Рік тому +24

    At my work we have an old Cummins diesel generator that is about 60 years old. Other than a dead battery, it has never let us down in all these years. If it cranks it will start. It’s amazing to think that an engine this old is still super reliable and running well. I therefore vote for Cummins as the best engine.

  • @ramonviamontes2847
    @ramonviamontes2847 Рік тому +15

    He forgot to say at the end of the video " This comercial was paid by Cummins "

  • @spencerbridges8723
    @spencerbridges8723 Рік тому +38

    60 series 12.7 Detroit,N14 red top Cummins,3406e cat 550 are my all time favorites

  • @cowboy3490
    @cowboy3490 Рік тому +46

    Fun fact, Paccar's PX7 & PX9 are rebadged Cummins engines, the PX7 is the B series 6.7 liter and the PX9 is the L series 9 liter.

    • @aqgh1
      @aqgh1 Рік тому +3

      This is correct. The trucks built with these engines are assigned a Cummins ESN and their part lookup is with Cummins.

    • @smallnugget88
      @smallnugget88 Рік тому +5

      yea i was confused why they included Paccar but left out Navistar. Navistar engines may be bad but at least they design their own.

    • @bjbeardse
      @bjbeardse Рік тому +5

      Those are RV and Bus engines... Get back to me when you have had an MX13 in the shop 100 times in the first 50k of ownership.

    • @aqgh1
      @aqgh1 Рік тому +5

      @@bjbeardse Hahaha someone has real world experience with MX engines.

    • @DB-bk9tr
      @DB-bk9tr Рік тому

      @@bjbeardse I was looking for the mx13 owners/techs. Plastic POS they are

  • @quantariusbrown2275
    @quantariusbrown2275 Рік тому +143

    The mighty Caterpillar even if they don’t build new truck engines still reigns supreme over this market

    • @russellking9762
      @russellking9762 Рік тому +12

      power yes…dependability yes….fuel economy NO!

    • @lukeheigle494
      @lukeheigle494 Рік тому

      @@russellking9762 you don’t know shit about a cat do you

    • @russellking9762
      @russellking9762 Рік тому +7

      @@lukeheigle494 i do actually…worked as a foreman diesel mechanic at Gough & Gilmore Caterpillar NSW Australia 15yrs and as a diesel fitter in iron ore mining Western Australia…23yrs Cat & Komatsu…so i know a little bit…not as much as you though

    • @johndoran3274
      @johndoran3274 Рік тому +7

      We used to call it the yellow turd. I know some guys swear by a Cat, a lot of us found them overpriced, overrated, and almost twice as much to fix when they broke, wich was often, and that’s if you could find the parts.

    • @gregoryhodge9452
      @gregoryhodge9452 Рік тому +2

      @@johndoran3274 Scatterpilar.

  • @bertgrau3934
    @bertgrau3934 Рік тому +71

    As a driver with 44 years of experience. I like the older Mack, pre Volvo. The Mack high Torque, low RPM engine (1967) was a great engine. The E9 V8 was a good engine, but I heard ( I never drove one myself) they didn't have very good fuel mileage.
    The Cummins from 1974 up were better engines ( in my opinion ) the later engines after 1994, they all seemed like they had good power, and good fuel mileage. I personally after 2010, I prefer the Cummins . They had good power (Torque) and good fuel mileage.
    The Paccar engine, all I heard of were how much they broke down. In 2007 I talked to a guy that bought a new Peterbuilt, I asked how he liked it, he said I don't know, I've got 22,000 miles on it and it's been in a shop 20 times. I wish I kept my old truck, and had the engine rebuilt. This thing is killing me.
    All I can say, with a Cummins, you can usually find parts , at a reasonable price. And good fuel mileage, and cheaper to operate.

    • @TruckTropia
      @TruckTropia  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for sharing :)

    • @igoldra_9162
      @igoldra_9162 Рік тому +4

      I agree on both Mack pre Volve especially like the R model and the Cummins

    • @startrek91481
      @startrek91481 Рік тому

      No engine issues with the PACCAR I have, but loads of EGR issues. The PACCAR also just doesn't have the torque the Cummins has.

    • @bertgrau3934
      @bertgrau3934 Рік тому +2

      @@startrek91481
      I think the EGR is the biggest problem of all diesels. I sure hope you don't have a lot of problems with your Paccar.

    • @millertime8835
      @millertime8835 Рік тому +2

      E7 400....what a beast

  • @Tchristman100
    @Tchristman100 Рік тому +145

    I worked as a New Truck Engineer and Salesman at LA Freightliner. We offered both Cummins and Detroit. When a Cummins came in it took 2 hours to analyze the problems. When a Detroit came in it took 15 minutes. Detroit DD engines have the best fuel mileage always. With up to 70,000 mile oil changes on the DD15 high economy engine (455hp and 1550lb/ft torque).

    • @sebastianhinterdux4549
      @sebastianhinterdux4549 Рік тому +4

      The engine Looks very similar to the top range Daimler engine, even sporting the same displacement. I Know that Daimler own Detroit Diesel, but i Always thought they still build their own engines, do you Know more about that maybe?

    • @oscarcardenas120
      @oscarcardenas120 Рік тому +13

      @@sebastianhinterdux4549 Detroit is only the name, those engines are 100% Mercedes Benz engines.
      Same with Mack's engine, that's a Volvo engine.

    • @Seveneleven44
      @Seveneleven44 Рік тому +28

      I work on this detroit, Cummins and Mack junk on the regular…they’re all garbage. As far as software to diagnose problems? Cummins insite is superior. You have no clue what you are talking about. My clients never, ever have gone 70,000 miles on any oil change, and that includes fleet vehicles under warranty, although PM service is the responsibility of the owner. There is significantly more plastic parts on a Detroit engine compared to Cummins. And from a mechanic standpoint, although all
      Modern engines are not easy to wrench on, if given the choice, I would work on cummins over detroit every time. There are also a lot of parts on a DD that are hard to find, as they are made by the Germans. Of course a salesman tries to sell some dope a “70,000 mile oil change.”

    • @bobjackson4287
      @bobjackson4287 Рік тому +14

      @@Seveneleven44 Long gone are the days of the DD S60's, Big cams, and 3406's. Modern engines suck. This is true for semi trucks, all the way down to gasser 1/2 tons. Despite their age id take a 5.7 chevy over their new 2.7t garbage any day of the week despite making less power.

    • @Agbahizzal
      @Agbahizzal Рік тому +10

      Im just started working at freightliner. Those two hours will be mainly waiting on emails. Detroit trust the techs, Cummins trust their call center.

  • @donmunro144
    @donmunro144 Рік тому +16

    I'm a cummins man without a doubt. My t660 had 1.2 million on it when I sold her. My current truck is a 587 pete with 870,000 on it. Both are powered with isx cummins. I've never had more than the valve cover off either one.

    • @oasisauto
      @oasisauto Рік тому +1

      What year…so why I keep hearing people with Cummins having trouble by reaching 700K or so … negligence of maintenance

    • @donmunro144
      @donmunro144 Рік тому +3

      @@oasisauto my t660 was a 2008 and my pete is a 2014. The oil is changed every 10,000 miles. Both have apu s. I let them warm up in the morning, other than that I don't let them idle.

    • @zacharymorris9917
      @zacharymorris9917 Рік тому

      @@oasisauto you can't trust a cummins owner. They will say "never had a problem" while their truck is literally in the shop getting a new motor. Nothing worse than a Cummins fanboy.

    • @sandasturner9529
      @sandasturner9529 5 місяців тому

      That's great to hear!

    • @donmunro144
      @donmunro144 5 місяців тому +1

      @zacharymorris9917 so in the year since you called me a liar, I've put another 110,000 miles on the pete. In that time, I replaced the rear main seal and the exhaust manifold gaskets. Other than that, the motor still hasn't been opened. How's your junk doig?

  • @johnwallis1274
    @johnwallis1274 Рік тому +33

    I've worked as an engineer now at 3/4
    #1 is Detroit. There's a reason they sell the most. They've got the best efficiency and cost plus huge service network
    #2 Cummins, the cost is the main downside. They can be $20k more per truck.
    #3 Mack. While it's really a Volvo motor at least the majority of the development is in the US
    #4 PACCAR, the service tools are very hard to get unless your a dealer and 80% of the development is done in Eindhoven

    • @TruckTropia
      @TruckTropia  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing, great input :)

    • @tbthedozer
      @tbthedozer Рік тому +1

      I don’t have a horse in this race but rumor has it there is a large nationwide leasing company that’s tracking their costs of ownership and their #1 choice to use is the same as yours…😉

    • @ccclc6159
      @ccclc6159 Рік тому

      @@tbthedozer is it any surprise diamler leasing would claim their diamler/detroit/mercedes engines are the best?

    • @tbthedozer
      @tbthedozer Рік тому +2

      @@ccclc6159 😂 this company actually chooses Detroit.. but I love the notion of self promotion, A company I worked for had a straight truck with a Daimler and the plastic fan that blows across the exhaust manifold into the intake to help warm up the air when it’s cold out failed and the plastic pieces got wedged into some intake valves ruining the engine a month out of warranty… 🙄. All of us were trying to figure out how that was even possible because there was nothing to stop this from happening. A basic DFMEA should have highlighted this potential and it should have been engineered out … maybe it’s things like that why they didn’t make this list? 😬

    • @devilious123
      @devilious123 Рік тому

      @@TruckTropia high school education

  • @kplaysminecraft895
    @kplaysminecraft895 Рік тому +14

    Love the old Detroit 60 🤟🏻
    But for newer engines with bs emissions crap, our Mack’s are pretty hard to beat

  • @ryanehlis426
    @ryanehlis426 Рік тому +56

    12.7 60 series Detroit was and is the best truck engine. Best economy, less expensive to repair, very reliable, no emissions junk!

    • @chuckschob107
      @chuckschob107 Рік тому +3

      No low end torque either gotta rev them high like a gasser….

    • @ryanehlis426
      @ryanehlis426 Рік тому +1

      @@chuckschob107 not true just got to have them tuned right.

    • @psd28
      @psd28 Рік тому +2

      @@chuckschob107 they sound like they rev high but they really dont

    • @marceloevera2009
      @marceloevera2009 Рік тому

      @@ryanehlis426 bullshit... i have one and low end grunt is a joke

    • @marceloevera2009
      @marceloevera2009 Рік тому

      @@ryanehlis426 before you say: manifold, injectors,turbo and got it tuned by leon smith.... is a decent engine but a far cry from a cat..

  • @arttellama2408
    @arttellama2408 Рік тому +11

    I worked in mining equipment (Sandvik/Tamrock). We used Detroit diesel in our mine loaders and trucks and it was very reliable in the underground harsh condition. Our competitor had cummins common rail engine and can't endure the underground mine.

  • @morrisdennis
    @morrisdennis 8 місяців тому +1

    I was at peterbilt and then a kenworth dealership i asked for their opinion on paccar engines, they both without hesitation said 2 avoid them!😮

  • @JoeC88
    @JoeC88 Рік тому +36

    Cat C32 (5532 lb-ft from 1300 rpm) 👍
    The buzzin' dozen 12V-71T sounded great, particularly in marine applications.
    My friend had the buzzin dozen in his fishing trawler.

    • @scottstrang1583
      @scottstrang1583 Рік тому +1

      Those 2 cycle Detroit's sound musical. As splendid as they sound I'm not sure I'd want to have to live with one.

    • @JoeC88
      @JoeC88 Рік тому

      @@scottstrang1583 you can silence the exhaust noise down heaps. Some marine mufflers ejected the cooling water out the rear, or side pipe/s silencing the noise somewhat.

    • @digger105337
      @digger105337 Рік тому +1

      NASA used a fleet of buzzin dozens to service the fueling operations of the Moon rockets and some went on to serve as waste haulers in the early space shuttle program. If I remember, they were in special built KW tractors.

    • @ccclc6159
      @ccclc6159 Рік тому +1

      @@digger105337 i remember driving one of those detroit powered rockets to the moon

    • @badlanz8642
      @badlanz8642 Рік тому +1

      Cat 1693

  • @crippleguy415
    @crippleguy415 Рік тому +49

    Back in the day a MACK had the widest power band and they ran forever even in harsh construction environments .

    • @tazkrebbeks3391
      @tazkrebbeks3391 Рік тому +1

      As far as construction vehicles go. And this is only my opinion. An opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one. Mack Trucks. With Mack engines. With Mack 18 speed transmissions. And Mack headlights. And Mack taillights.
      Well okay maybe not tail lights and headlights. Lol. And as far as over the road I just have to have a Kenworth With the Detroit Diesel engine. Now the last one I drove was an automatic. That was back in 2005. And I'll tell you what. I didn't think I would like it in the beginning. But once I hit Chicago traffic, Los Angeles traffic, New York City traffic. I wish pleasantly surprised.
      Now you know.
      That is all.

    • @nicolvilleoffroad
      @nicolvilleoffroad Рік тому +9

      My grandpa put 4 million miles on his 84 superliner with a mack e9-v8

    • @Habeev07
      @Habeev07 Рік тому +3

      E9 V8 macks from those old Mack Superliners were amazing. I had a friend in the 2000's whos grandfather ran a logging truck company and his prized truck was a early 80's twin stacked Detroit V8 mack. That truck had some work done on it and turned into a claimed 900HP monster and was kinda a local legend in the logging community in the Pac Northwest.

  • @Darth-Nihilus1
    @Darth-Nihilus1 Рік тому +18

    I miss the Sterling and L9000 trucks 😞 the old Western Star’s with the AutoCar cab from the 70’s just looked so good and powered with the 12v71tt is my favorite

    • @jerryjohanan1940
      @jerryjohanan1940 Рік тому +9

      I know what trucks you are talking about and the sad thing is Sir that 90% of the people that are watching this video don't even know what you're talking about and that's the sad part about it

    • @Darth-Nihilus1
      @Darth-Nihilus1 Рік тому +1

      @@jerryjohanan1940 🥹 it’s heartbreaking honestly. I’m just happy that my fire department I run at had a ladder truck from 1973 with a small cam NTA855/NTF365 up until 2017 when the ladder went. But we still have our 91 and 87 pumpers with Detroit 8v92ta silver and 6v92ta sliver both straight piped by me with a saws all 😂

    • @aarronwoods6389
      @aarronwoods6389 Рік тому +1

      I have an L9000. It’s been running for 6 years straight, hauling water up a mountain. Has a N14 in it. When that finally blows i have 3406 for it.

    • @deneshn
      @deneshn 8 місяців тому

      You must have fought in WW1.

  • @aaronsanborn4291
    @aaronsanborn4291 Рік тому +241

    Answer: None of the above...they still can't beat a Caterpillar

    • @billjohnson5023
      @billjohnson5023 Рік тому +13

      Amen sir cat kicks ass

    • @jean-pierrerobitaille8299
      @jean-pierrerobitaille8299 Рік тому +45

      I’ve been driving for over 43 years. I have tried cats Cummins and Detroit. As an owner operator I always been ahead with a Cummins. If Cats were that good, they would still be doing truck engines. I don’t say they were not good engines, I just say that they were overrated.

    • @Fyberoptik
      @Fyberoptik Рік тому +11

      Detroits aren’t powerhouses and PACCAR engines are crap. The MX-13 at least. Cummins is the main stay workhorse I’d say but the best engines I’ve had in trucks were a B model cat in a 1990 W900 4 axle and a old freightliner FLD with an E model that could pull by any truck even at 106k pounds.

    • @rusbenreyes5695
      @rusbenreyes5695 Рік тому +7

      Cat power 💪💪💪

    • @jean-pierrerobitaille8299
      @jean-pierrerobitaille8299 Рік тому +17

      @@rusbenreyes5695 my Cummins eats Cats and Dogs, shit Detroits, burp Volvos and fart Paccars! How’s this for a daisy??😂

  • @100pyatt
    @100pyatt Рік тому +7

    Mack 13Litre (MP8/D13) nothing has lasted longer with basic maintenance, easily going 1.5M+ regularly

  • @carloscruz7317
    @carloscruz7317 Рік тому +36

    Being a fleet manager of a carriers of 400 trucks I’m here to tell you of all modern engines no one beats the reliability and fuel efficiency of a dd15 with a dt12 with Detroit axles. No one.

    • @kiddtray6818
      @kiddtray6818 Рік тому

      What’s you’re company name?

    • @Masstastico
      @Masstastico 11 місяців тому +2

      @@kiddtray6818 *your
      you're means you are

    • @jasonlarsen3515
      @jasonlarsen3515 9 місяців тому

      @@Masstasticodork

    • @Masstastico
      @Masstastico 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jasonlarsen3515 Thanks!

    • @jasonlarsen3515
      @jasonlarsen3515 9 місяців тому

      @@Masstastico it’s thank you.

  • @HappyCamper1992
    @HappyCamper1992 Рік тому +11

    I don’t care for any of the new engines. Been around them all and the emissions on the is what ruins a perfectly good engine. However my all time favorite for dependability is the CAT. Hands down would take any of the CAT engines over any of the new ones today

  • @thomaspavelko9412
    @thomaspavelko9412 Рік тому +22

    In a pick up truck I'm definitely a Cummings fan but in a class 8 the Detroit power train is pretty impressive and I prefer it.

    • @dingbop963
      @dingbop963 Рік тому +15

      You're a fan but don't know how to spell Cummins

    • @thomaspavelko9412
      @thomaspavelko9412 Рік тому +5

      @@dingbop963 don't care ✌

  • @briantatum6708
    @briantatum6708 Рік тому +8

    Cummins and Detroit both are easy to work on and dependable and reliable. Caterpillars engine are damn good until the repair Bill comes LOL

    • @wizard_of_poz4413
      @wizard_of_poz4413 Рік тому

      There's a reason that ag equipment companies quit buying cat motors

  • @mickvonbornemann3824
    @mickvonbornemann3824 Рік тому +9

    There was an Australian semi-trailer off road truck maker that gave the option of diesels from Cat, Detroit, Cummins, Perkins, Rolls Royce, Leyland, Gardner & Mercedes (maybe AEC, MAN & Deutz too). I forget their name, they were around for many decades but don't exist anymore. Their innovations were due to the drive of one man. They got bought out then closed down & replaced by a Tatra distributer for the mining industry.

  • @raymondfinn6735
    @raymondfinn6735 Рік тому +11

    Cummins has a long service interval Because in 50k miles the sleeves need to be redone and it make a milkshake in the radiator. So while you are at it.. you change the oil.

  • @thesolojourney8955
    @thesolojourney8955 10 місяців тому +3

    They all 4 are to good. Even win for me.

  • @isaacgithinji6929
    @isaacgithinji6929 Рік тому +7

    I'll always love the c18 3406 cat engine

    • @willmann30
      @willmann30 Рік тому

      But the fuel mileage this day and age would be tough to manage.

    • @andyarmstrong5378
      @andyarmstrong5378 Рік тому

      I get 3 with a dd16 I'd rather have the cat at this point

  • @user-co3mz1ef8k
    @user-co3mz1ef8k Рік тому +13

    I really love the American engine industry, 🇺🇸 trucks and all the rest, but here in Europe there’s only one “King” cruising on the roads. The Scania V8 (16 liter) with 770HP and 3700Nm of torque, with more than 2000Km of fuel ⛽️ autonomy and with an opticruiser automated gearbox 12 ⚙️. Scania AB declared that this truck can make more than 2 million KM (longevity). This is one of the best truck running on this Earth

  • @ZionKowBoy
    @ZionKowBoy Рік тому +3

    I've been abusing Detroit for years. The sum bithh just keeps on running. I've driven them all. From experience ive made some daring runs with sketchy loads, and always trusted a DDetroit, hands up.

  • @razaghumman2412
    @razaghumman2412 Рік тому +6

    Best engine quality MACK MP8
    Serviceability Cummins
    Cheap parts Detroit

    • @eyebok
      @eyebok Рік тому

      A Mack is just a Volvo with red paint

    • @razaghumman2412
      @razaghumman2412 Рік тому

      @@eyebok yep I drive a Volvo vnl 740

    • @JAS357MAG
      @JAS357MAG Рік тому

      Can’t complain about the MP8

  • @paulinhxx
    @paulinhxx 4 місяці тому +2

    This analysis is true, but it did not observe the three main aspects that we transporters observe in an engine, which are: Durability, Consumption and maintenance cost. Our definition of quality is based on this, although there are variables in general, such characteristics are observable in the medium term in each engine. Remembering that Volvo was left out of the list.

  • @derrickleflore5618
    @derrickleflore5618 Рік тому +3

    A lot of fire departments spec their fire trucks out to use the Detroit diesel engine because of how dependable they are and how simple they are to work on.

  • @thevortex6754
    @thevortex6754 Рік тому +4

    Still nothing can beat the pound for pound performance of a deleted Cummins 6.7 liter engine. Over 1,000f/lbs of torque for a little 6.7 and 40-450 horse! Along with an exhaust brake too.

    • @digger105337
      @digger105337 Рік тому

      Nothing beats a Real Jake brake, but the Cummins brake was actually a reworked Jake brake. Noisey but very effective.

    • @Georgespicedaddy
      @Georgespicedaddy Рік тому

      6.7 power stroke lol more torque,hp and more reliable lmao and the Cummings is under powered lmao 400hp out of a 6.7 liter engine is pretty sad

  • @ictdpowerstroke4591
    @ictdpowerstroke4591 Рік тому +4

    I’m pretty sure We can all agree the the Cummins and Detroit Diesel are the overall top 2 commercial truck engines today and I’m the Detroit type but I must admit the Cummins came in 1st and the Detroit Diesel came in close 2nd

  • @bradinmccaughin
    @bradinmccaughin Рік тому +9

    Would be better if the engines were compared with the same displacement, comparing max power and efficiency. Including the DD16 and x15 skews any results, leaving the best engine up to personal opinion.

  • @gradoisx2348
    @gradoisx2348 Рік тому +9

    The best engine hands down is the 6nz catapillar or 3406e catapillar.

    • @jrglad
      @jrglad Рік тому

      💯 percent agreed!!

  • @ClintsTractor
    @ClintsTractor Рік тому +7

    Looking at all engines on the market whether new or rebuilt (think glider trucks). One of the most highly sought after models to this day is still the Cat 3406E.

    • @Peter-V_00
      @Peter-V_00 Рік тому +4

      3406E is a great engine for sure, I look at it this way regardless of name when they are running doing the job they are all good, when they breakdown they are all useless junk no matter the brand.

    • @terracestevenkennedy9198
      @terracestevenkennedy9198 Рік тому

      I like a Cat in a Kenworth

    • @Adam_rdz1777
      @Adam_rdz1777 10 місяців тому

      Yeah cat whatever but in california you cant register those things no more

  • @Peter-V_00
    @Peter-V_00 Рік тому +8

    We had Cat engines almost exclusively in our fleet for the 15 years I worked for the company, it was quite a surprise when we had a batch of new tractors come in 2007 with 2006 spec 14 liter Detroit engines, for my role anyway as the guy that did all of the weird jobs the tremendous low end power of the Detroit was a welcome trait, in 750K miles the only issue with it was a faulty "B" pod boost controller, otherwise it was a great trouble free powerplant.

  • @derrickjones1544
    @derrickjones1544 Рік тому +2

    I had a CAT3406B , Very Strong Motor . A Triple Digit Truck .

  • @alacey82
    @alacey82 Рік тому +3

    The PACCAR PX-7 is a rebranded Cummins B6.7L and the PX-9 is a rebranded Cummins L9.

  • @blown572hemi
    @blown572hemi Рік тому +3

    I grew up with a owner operator and my father insisted on cummins in all his trucks.

  • @MasterslayerG
    @MasterslayerG Рік тому +2

    Our old Cummins starts first turn anytime of year even -10. 20 year old 5.9 runs forever. We haven't done any major repairs. All general maintenance, oil belts etc

  • @barrylaite7000
    @barrylaite7000 9 місяців тому +2

    My father had a brand new 1995 international 9400 series with a 60 series Detroit engine in it. With regular scheduled maintenance, he was able to get 4 1/2 million kilometres out of that truck before the engine finally gave up the ghost back in 2009. Say what you want, but I prefer the 60 series Detroit engines from the early to mid 90s over anything on the road today.

  • @chackos123
    @chackos123 Рік тому +5

    Best powerhouse engine of all time .......... CAT 6NZ C-15 .Most reliable, efficient, lowest cost per mile of all time Detroit Diesel 60 series 12.7L. The Cummins N-14 was also an amazing motor. One of the best overall combinations of efficiency and power ever made. In the emissions era of modern diesel engines, the Detroit Diesels (rebadged Mercedes Benz's) DD13 and DD15 are the best engines overall in the market currently available!

    • @jrglad
      @jrglad Рік тому

      The 6nz hands down on pure torque and power. We had 3 of them and nothing else could touch them. We have had lots of different engines over the years, but 6nz was the best. One had 1.7 million million on it before it needed an overhaul, the other 2 did right at a million. The only other engine that we had that longevity out of was 60 series Detroit. Never had a Cummins make it past 650,000. Im not saying they aren't good engines, just never had the longevity like the cats.and Detroits.

  • @LEU_WM_266
    @LEU_WM_266 Рік тому +7

    Mack 100%. The pre emissions MP7 lasts forever and then some.

  • @mojorisin7317
    @mojorisin7317 Місяць тому +1

    Driving class A vehicles for 25 years and the Cummins and Detroit diesels are the best in the business overall 🤙🏽🇺🇲

  • @Habeev07
    @Habeev07 Рік тому +5

    I drive a 23' International LT with a Cummins X15 rated at 450 HP and 1750 LB-FT on the engine badge 4:53. I like the grumpy rattling sounds it makes when reving compared to the DD15. But the DD15 2:32 seems to be a tad stronger but I cant tell if its just the transmission difference because they are rated for the 1750 LB-FT but up to 505 HP. Maybe the company Cascadias we have are the 500HP options with 1750 LB-FT so even though the torque is the same that 50hp is noticable.

  • @timkis64
    @timkis64 Рік тому +7

    i was happy with the N 14 with a 525 rating. just keep a spare injector or 2.sooner or later you will need it.

    • @vicpetrishak1077
      @vicpetrishak1077 Рік тому +1

      It was also handy having a timing positioning sensor in your tool box . Slitting the side of a 11/16 deep well socket to remove / install sensor . Replace engine wiring harness at 15 years .

    • @gregoryhodge9452
      @gregoryhodge9452 Рік тому

      @@vicpetrishak1077 And some extra head bolts.

  • @JRotten
    @JRotten Рік тому +4

    Mack Econodyne was a beast of a engine.
    Back when Mack was all Mack.

    • @Peter-V_00
      @Peter-V_00 Рік тому

      You're right, back when "Mack" was synonymous with "truck".

  • @alphachad4631
    @alphachad4631 Рік тому +11

    With the DD15 here in Australia we are having problems with a blanking cover that's glued on the oil pick up coming off and wrecking the engine, they are a bit underpowered for out roadtrains but still prefer them over Cummins, touch one cover on those dam things and it'll leak haha

    • @LovinJDA
      @LovinJDA Рік тому +2

      You are talking about the suction manifold i assume? yeah, they should have kept that a metal piece instead of plastic. It's one off the most common failures for low oil pressure complaints.

    • @alphachad4631
      @alphachad4631 Рік тому

      @@LovinJDA yeh they need to sort it out, seems like such a simple fix yet they've done nothing about it as far as I know

  • @johnw4590
    @johnw4590 Рік тому +4

    I like the Mack engines especially the ol mp10 engine brake and power. Detroit made some nice power also.. cummins is a good choice.. paccar I dont have much seat time.

  • @skye3688
    @skye3688 Рік тому +12

    been driving a long time myself and my cousin is a shop manager for Allstate Peterbilt. They work on almost everything in that shop tho. Here's what i have observed to be true: Cummins for the win if you want to make money. Detroit DD series is also a winning motor but they are harder to get parts for at times. Paccar MX11 is a pretty good motor if your buying used for cheap. gonna buy a volvo? get one with a cummins. you'll spend more on fuel but you'll save when you don't have to rent another truck while yours is in the shop being diagnosed for days. Navistar... walk away. If CAT made such a great motor then why aren't they still doing so? People always say "they didn't want to deal with emission restrictions." That's true, but also they DID try and got their butts kicked on warranty and recalls. Cat made great engines in the 90's and that was it. In today's world with emissions and the like... get a cummins x15 performance series and be done. You'll make money AND be able to keep most of it with repairs. It's that simple guys. You truck to make money, not give it away to repair shops and rental fleets.

  • @wadeeubanks8435
    @wadeeubanks8435 Рік тому +5

    We had 8 2008 Peterbilts with Cummins we bought brand new. The engines were warrantied to 250,000 miles and all 8 of them broke camshafts at around 260,000. One of them blew a hole in the side of the engine in Denver. Cummins wouldn’t help us out at all so they can go suck one.

  • @georgebobblehead9602
    @georgebobblehead9602 Рік тому +5

    The new 60 series hands down Best not a fan of 13 speed transmission but that half gear was all it needs to get over mountain passes

    • @ccclc6159
      @ccclc6159 Рік тому

      the 13sp is probably the best trans ever, the 18 is great too but there is seldom a reason to split gears in low range

  • @dudleyclerveau1266
    @dudleyclerveau1266 Рік тому +23

    DD15 and the X15 are the best and most reliable new engine out there.

  • @TacticalTrucker
    @TacticalTrucker Рік тому +4

    _Before I even finish watching this video, I have to go with the Cummins X 15 the balance between fuel economy, torque and power. They got it all. I’m pretty sure at the end of this video they’re going to say Detroit but I don’t care cummins take the win on this one for me. I’ve experienced the Detroit, the Mac, the cat, the Volvo, The packer but the commons was the best experience I’ve ever had throughout my 15 years of trucking._

  • @davidpeterson3147
    @davidpeterson3147 Рік тому +3

    My first choice would be a Detroit Series 60 pre-emissions follow second by a Cummins N14 Pre-emissions. But as far as the new engines go it would definitely be the X 15 Cummins followed second by the Detroit DD15

  • @georgecass8529
    @georgecass8529 Рік тому +2

    Really like the Cummins the best . They got me in a Mack now Really disappointed in the fuel mileage .

  • @JohnSchoolingJr
    @JohnSchoolingJr Рік тому +3

    Personally I like the international 7.3 liter power stroke found in early 00s ford super duties.

    • @brianb-p6586
      @brianb-p6586 9 місяців тому

      This is about engines for heavy trucks.

  • @Tiger313NL
    @Tiger313NL 11 місяців тому +3

    Interesting: in the US, the Paccar MX-13 is available up to 510 bhp, yet DAF sells the Paccar MX-13 up to 530 bhp. Wonder what Kenworth/Peterbilt do different compared to DAF.

    • @sandasturner9529
      @sandasturner9529 5 місяців тому

      Offer better warranties maybe or it maybe different emissions regulations, or different engine computers and fuel metering differences.

  • @andyarmstrong5378
    @andyarmstrong5378 Рік тому +4

    I've had alot of different engines 6nz 12.7 14l dd16 n14 b model my overall favorite is the 14l detroit im always 120k gross and still get decent mileage my deleted dd16 is good but real hard of fuel

  • @JohannZ100
    @JohannZ100 Рік тому +2

    Cat 1693, C15. Cummins Big Cam, N14. Detroit Series 60. 300hp Mack.

  • @paulbeauregard6120
    @paulbeauregard6120 Рік тому +8

    The old Maxidyne was the best engine ever.

    • @vicpetrishak1077
      @vicpetrishak1077 Рік тому +2

      Mack engines were the leaders . First in low rpm’s and high torque , small turbochargers , air to air coolers , non water contact liners , and brand dependability . Every manufacturer has tried to copy them .Now will come the downfall Volvo making decisions .

    • @badlanz8642
      @badlanz8642 Рік тому

      At 230hp

  • @adambubacz8058
    @adambubacz8058 Рік тому +4

    Il still stand by my EMD-567. Lol.

  • @samthesr20man
    @samthesr20man Рік тому +1

    Vovlo d13. We have a fleet of them. Around 300 trucks. We use and abuse them with 50% on road and 50% metal roads for 5 years straight, all the way to a million miles. 540hp, 2000nm. Then we sell them running and driving, usually the wiring, chassis etc are shot but they run and drive amazing. Oh and zero rebuilds. Nothing, been here 15 years and we've had 2x motors die. 1 because nobody filled it with oil at a service. And 1 because the driver money shifted it down a hill. Worked on big cats, detroits and others and the Volvo's make them look silly when it comes to reliability

  • @olsone187
    @olsone187 10 місяців тому +1

    Truly is boils down to service network

  • @joshp.2237
    @joshp.2237 Рік тому +51

    Missed the mark by a mile. Detroit is easily on top. For service locations, you can go almost anywhere and find good service and good parts availability. As for the service interval we regularly stretch our oil changes to 75,000 miles and there are 0 issues with doing so. Mack/Volvo can stay at the bottom but if your list expanded to include Navistar engines the modern ones would put it below the Mack/ Volvo. As for Cummins, it's a one size fits none application. The service and parts availability is almost equivalent to that of Detroit but it goes down more often. Plagued with emissions issues and takes longer to diagnose because of their reliance on the OEM for chassis components such as DEF headers/ DEF lines/ wiring etc that will all cause CEL/MIL and derate though they can't directly provide troubleshooting steps. Instead they have to test and rule out everything before pinpointing the root cause. That in turn leads to higher repair costs.

    • @TruckTropia
      @TruckTropia  Рік тому +1

      thank you so much for sharing :)

    • @davidlogel2350
      @davidlogel2350 Рік тому +9

      The fact that you just stated that going 75k miles on an oil change is a good idea and results in zero issues makes your opinion worthless.

    • @bleachinuri
      @bleachinuri Рік тому +1

      @@davidlogel2350 you are so behind on the advancement of oil technology 🙄, do you really think that they are not sampling the oil every 15-20k, probably spinning a new filter on too, if the sample comes back good, why waste money, you must have too much of it

    • @davidlogel2350
      @davidlogel2350 Рік тому +5

      @@bleachinuri you are so behind on using your brain, those numbers are a maximum. Meaning in ideal perfect conditions that is what the manufacturer recommends. Oil is cheap compared to an engine, but you obviously don’t know that. Now you do.

    • @bleachinuri
      @bleachinuri Рік тому

      @@davidlogel2350 you really are clueless, the recommendations for oil change intervals on an Isx are 50k plus, that's cummins recommendations, and I have seen more then that for certain applications, are you saying oil samples are meaningless and science is bullshit. If you are filtering all the crap out of your oil and it is still good why change it, if a sample comes up bad, then you take action, go back to 1972

  • @marakana9693
    @marakana9693 Рік тому +5

    Cat C15 the best of all the time.

  • @davidsutherland5616
    @davidsutherland5616 Рік тому +1

    been driving for 46 years. now the x15 is the only one that I will buy

  • @tylerjones2574
    @tylerjones2574 Рік тому +1

    This what I got so far so good cummins x15 kw 2019 t680

  • @kevinvoyer5053
    @kevinvoyer5053 Рік тому +7

    As a driver with 40 years and millions of miles, admittedly retired off the road a few years ago, with an array of service from over the road, to off road earth moving and heavy equipment. In my honest opinion my favorite as a driver, never an owner is Mack, especially in the dump truck realm. With high marks from 30-40 years ago in the R model with the ease of the 5 speed Maxidyne and Econodyne lines of tractors, for a ease of driving overall. Up to the latest Granite with a 450hp with 9 speed.

  • @MrShuntking
    @MrShuntking Рік тому +2

    Shame this video couldn't include CaT absolutely loved being behind a big old CaT.

  • @yingsanda8235
    @yingsanda8235 3 місяці тому +1

    I love Cummins,Detroit and caterpillar

  • @andrebavaresco9545
    @andrebavaresco9545 Рік тому +204

    CATERPILLAR

    • @RJ-or8bw
      @RJ-or8bw Рік тому +15

      I saw the title and came here to say this. You did not disappoint

    • @eltrokerolokochon_5038
      @eltrokerolokochon_5038 Рік тому +9

      They don’t make caterpillar no more. Detroit series 60 better.

    • @Dumfancy
      @Dumfancy Рік тому +11

      @@eltrokerolokochon_5038 they still make cats they're just not factory options anymore due to emissions

    • @TellURide447
      @TellURide447 Рік тому

      They don’t produce highway vehicle engines. They kill it with their off road stuff so they didn’t need to suck cock to get the emissions good for the road

    • @Dagumbalaya
      @Dagumbalaya Рік тому +14

      @@eltrokerolokochon_5038 I work for Empire Cat and I can confirm we still rebuild engines from the ground up basically brand new

  • @mutlucankartal9524
    @mutlucankartal9524 Рік тому +9

    The mighty CAT3408 is the best!

    • @jaroslavolszewski974
      @jaroslavolszewski974 Рік тому +1

      Cat 3406 and c16 best forever.

    • @mutlucankartal9524
      @mutlucankartal9524 Рік тому

      @@jaroslavolszewski974 They might be more fuel efficient HOWEVER CAT3408 is a lot more fun to drive:)

  • @xxthehuskycaboosexx
    @xxthehuskycaboosexx Рік тому +2

    I always see DD powered freightliners on the side of the road.

  • @petarelez595
    @petarelez595 Рік тому +18

    For me Detroit diesel, best sound ever 👌🏻
    But can you explain me why there is no Caterpillar engines?

    • @TruckTropia
      @TruckTropia  Рік тому +10

      Caterpillar has a long history of producing quality diesel engines. But as you probably know, they no longer make engines for on-highway applications.

    • @petarelez595
      @petarelez595 Рік тому +3

      @@TruckTropia okay, you made video about current manufacturers and engine. Got it mate.

    • @daveaddington8819
      @daveaddington8819 Рік тому +8

      Cat doesn't make engines for big rigs anymore just for their own equipment.

    • @franciscoribeiro286
      @franciscoribeiro286 Рік тому +9

      They dont do due to the emissions , Cat said few years ago that wasnt profilable for the company to develop a new engine for the emissions that are actually in place.

    • @thk7513
      @thk7513 Рік тому +1

      Cat got out of the on highway engines because they did not want to fool with emissions.

  • @olepedersen5420
    @olepedersen5420 Рік тому +9

    I will go with Scania V8 770 HP and 3500 torque :-)

  • @kitcat2559
    @kitcat2559 Рік тому +2

    Honestly I think catapiler would still be making engines for semis if all these epa regualtions weren't wanting crazy high mpg from diesels, but I must say these newer engines are very good tho at being efficient and while still having power to haul loads depending on how well there serviced as well and how there driven

  • @whosthere2707
    @whosthere2707 Рік тому +1

    Anything is better than a Detroit . Never had luck with them running a Cummins isx and so far so good

  • @hubertrobinson8825
    @hubertrobinson8825 Рік тому +4

    I always believed the Cummins is best overall truck engine in the world even the 5.9 12 and 24 valves name for themselves in the medium and light duty trucks

    • @bryane2857
      @bryane2857 Рік тому

      Oh God. A ram fan boy. Did u notice this isn't for light duty trucks? So. Who cares

  • @pragasamsupiahs8419
    @pragasamsupiahs8419 Рік тому +3

    Well all the American Engines are good and reliable, Cummings engine s are used widely in Marine application, Sarawak Malaysia.

  • @bodyszn2424
    @bodyszn2424 Рік тому +2

    As a mx Tech. I can confidently say cat has my vote.

  • @slim6014
    @slim6014 17 днів тому

    Unfortunately, US truckers never tasted the legendary V8 Scania (D16 C) nor Mercedes V8 (OM 502).
    I drive both in France, huge engines !

  • @natanmysli4825
    @natanmysli4825 Рік тому +8

    Fuel economy and reliability are the most important factors, but you ignored them.

    • @user-vu5pw4nu5d
      @user-vu5pw4nu5d Рік тому +3

      Because this video was made with all the intention of promoting the Paccar and Cummings engine. I have visited dozens of garages that don't even want to see the Paccar.

    • @user-vu5pw4nu5d
      @user-vu5pw4nu5d Рік тому +1

      Eso mismo me preguntó, y porque será? 💱💲

    • @daveaddington8819
      @daveaddington8819 Рік тому

      Paccar engines suck period, Cummins engines are amazing and deserve to be in the top for sure, but reliability is very much suppressed in this video. Ask any driver that drives a Mack Anthem how much downtime they have for repairs and breakdowns and you won't find many.

    • @TruckTropia
      @TruckTropia  Рік тому +1

      I did not ignore as said in the video fuel economy is impossible to document for me

  • @ancormane524
    @ancormane524 Рік тому +3

    I think the new s 13 is the game changer

  • @tira_otro_cambio
    @tira_otro_cambio Рік тому +9

    X15 paired with an 18 speed 💪

  • @user-bn9ui8zi8q
    @user-bn9ui8zi8q Рік тому +2

    ДВИГАТЕЛИ СУПЕР👍👍👍

  • @2fuzy
    @2fuzy 7 місяців тому +1

    All I know is if I ever meet the paccar engineer that came up with the repair fault at a convenient time message....

  • @stefank7144
    @stefank7144 Рік тому +3

    I got isx15 cummins in my 2015 international, had to rebuilt it at 500,000 miles, it still ran but burned too much oil, probably was abused by knights transport ( got it at 370,000). Its running great since then and puring like a kitten... my volvo 2008 had 1 mill before cummins isx was rebuilt...cats supposed to be the best engines for long life but its sad that the stoped making them after the def nonsence....

  • @legatvsdecimvs3406
    @legatvsdecimvs3406 6 місяців тому +1

    Funny to think that 80 years ago during WW2 a GMC CCKW 6x6 2 1/2 ton truck had a 100 horsepower engine, and both the customer(US Military) and the manufacturer(GM) thought that was good enough for the purpose it was built for. Studebaker built 2 1/2 ton trucks had even less horsepower than that.

  • @danielsegundolopezflorez3486
    @danielsegundolopezflorez3486 Рік тому +1

    Los e operado todos , y en realidad me quedo con el cummins . Saludos Desde Colombia 🇨🇴

  • @michaelbleckler4379
    @michaelbleckler4379 Рік тому +5

    Cat 3406 best engine

  • @christophernunez3403
    @christophernunez3403 Рік тому +5

    CAT are the best engines ever made then its detroit and cummins which are kinda tied 30 year heavy hauler

  • @banurigopalreddy4014
    @banurigopalreddy4014 Рік тому +1

    Cummins X 15 is my favourite engine

  • @mattsprayberry0
    @mattsprayberry0 Рік тому +2

    *ITS SIMPLE*
    *3406E CATERPILLAR IS THE SUPREME OVERLORD*
    *N14 CUMMINS*
    *12.7 DETROIT*
    *MACK EA7 OR EA9*
    *AND THE REST OF THEM ARE GARAGE PAPERWEIGHTS*

  • @josephsenegal7387
    @josephsenegal7387 Рік тому +10

    I'd take that Mack or Detroit any day

  • @jonthomsen7433
    @jonthomsen7433 Рік тому +3

    I had a in international with a pre emission isx15. Never had problems with that truck and pulled like a freight train. 550hp. The Volvo trucks are the reason I quit truck driving. Decent power but constant emissions problems and coolant hoses blowing ugh. I had a Packard next and they need to get the exhaust brakes up to par with cummins or cats. Vital tools for that much weight.

    • @digger105337
      @digger105337 Рік тому +1

      PACCAR not Packard my friend.

    • @Deleteguest
      @Deleteguest Рік тому

      @@digger105337 engines that shitty don’t deserve to have their names pronounced correctly

  • @dre1011000
    @dre1011000 Рік тому +1

    Got an L10 out of a bus and man that thing is powerful.

    • @badlanz8642
      @badlanz8642 Рік тому

      That’s a engine you don’t hear much about but the Cummins l/m platform was a pretty good engine and could make some ok power

  • @Brsrafal
    @Brsrafal 6 місяців тому +1

    Been driving freightliners and international non cummings for 8 years past 3 been driving cummings pete and I must say more power at lower rpm just sounds great engine my fav very powerful up hills jake brake was weak but the cummings best if i ever get my own truck it be a pete 579 cummings 13 speed