I'd prefer the International LT. I hear Volvos have finicky electronics that cause more downtime and headache than they're worth. The International isn't luxurious by any stretch even compared to a Cascadia. However, the new S13 powertrain looks promising. The engine does away with EGR entirely, has a simpler, more reliable fixed vane turbo, and the visibility from the driver seat is second to none. Plus the sleeper is metal, so the truck doesn't sway as much in high winds
I drove International Prostar, International LT, Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo 670 and Volvo 760. So based on my personal experience. They all tend to have emission issues. But all in all, Volvo trucks are the most reliable in engine and transmission. I'm currently driving Volvo 760 and absolutely loving the steering adjustment features.
I have driven them all an is currently in a peterbuilt. The International get the best fuel economy and that is very Important with today's fuel prices.
I've always been an old school team member, I used to not like the new semi-trailer trucks because of how modern and not noisy they looked compared to the ones where you could hear the engine brake up to 3 kilometers or more away, but my way of thinking changed a bit when I had the opportunity to board as a co-pilot in a 2022 International LT model last year, if I'm not mistaken the engine it used was a S13 Navistar, and it blew my mind even when I heard the engine brake, and the engine itself, passive-aggressive, nice and I come back with the engine brake, very rough, that trailer left me speechless, on top of that the trunk is very nice, it is comfortable to ride, and it has a resistance to drive on the road that is crazy. I have not driven in Volvos, according to my trucker friend, Internationals and Volvos are the same, but what I am very sure of is that, if before I only liked the old trucks, now I like the new ones equally. I would go for the International LT model which is a good replacement for the ProStar, but what a good semi truck.
When advertising a semi truck we all know the horsepower . What needs to be showcased is the torque rating . A much more important spec to a highway truck !!
I’m currently in a Pete but I’d go international all day, one because it’s easier to get it serviced, two because their better on fuel and that’s the most important thing other than safety, but I also like the look better
Volvo has its D11 (10.8L), D13 (12.8L) Engines; the D13 Turbo Compound comes standard with the I-Shift Transmission. The Cummins X15 has to be special ordered. Volvo used to offer its D16 (16.1L) Engine, but Volvo seemed not to apply its attention to detail to their D16 here in North America, in other parts of the world the D16 is a big Seller. Volvos D16 outclasses the X15.
The D13 here in Europe in the major seller coupled with the tremendous iShift transmission. I know of no trucker who operates them that doesn't like them. Reliable, quiet, comfortable with plenty of power on tap for operating at 44 tonnes here in Europe.
Well, I will admit the volvo is a very comfortable truck with a nice large sleeper. So at least you'll be comfortable while you wait for the wrecker to come pick you cause your truck broke down 😅. There's a reason why used volvos are not sought after as much once they hit 200k miles. I'm just saying.
I've driven Volvo. Never again. Not enough leg room for a tall guy. Plus I had endless emission issues. I went back to Peterbilt and won't be changing again.
It doesn't matter what engine, as long as the EPA bullshit is taken out. Jake brakes standard from factory. Another thing about Volvo for CA, OR, WA, and NV is any TEC Equipment can service your Volvo.
Not if you pay for the fuel!😁In Europe they're dragging their as*es with 85-90 km/hr or 50-55 mph,so those trucks are geared totally different than US trucks.😁
I don't know about anyone else but this video seems a bit harsh on the LT , its actually very elegant looking with the large grill. Its definitely not boring...seems a bit bias towards Volvo honestly
I don't know why the US Volvo's get such as bad reputation, the cabovers sold in the rest of the world are very reliable, operate at much higher weights than US stuff and have a premium reputation. Is it just the American made stuff that is considered bad?
Personally I wouldn't go with either. The reason way too many break-downs they tend to be electrical nightmares. Not to mention Volvos tend to take longer to get fixed and also cost more for parts and labor. Something to think about. However if you must have one of those trucks mentioned here. Get the Cummins engine with a Eaton transmission. Trust me you'll thank yourself later.
If you want to go broke on repairs pick Volvo yes it is a nicer truck but for me I would go international more owner operator friendly cheaper to maintain lower cost on parts and you can fix it anywhere the Volvo you have to go to the dealer for everything and maintenance way more expensive.
The main reason why is Navistar has lost its reputation of a good truck because of the maxxforce engine ever since then they’ve been switching their main engine from Maxxforce to N13(“fixed” maxxforce) to Man Engine to Now Scania engine. But a Cummins engine was always the best choice.
@@derikistheman8698 Cummins can be just as bad as a maxxforce. It all just depends on how it was out together. I know early X15’s split in half when they first came out.
@curtisnoble. You clearly know nothing about engines. Lol. The Cummings isx is far more reliable than the maxforce and Volvo engine on any day. It looks like you just started driving yesterday based on your pictures. Volvo breaks down a lot and not everyone can fix them.
@@tonygarrett9115 lol all emissions motors old the same standard of level of Shit. Some just last a lot longer than most. There’s 3 motors that dominate the market currently. Cummins Detroit and Volvo. There’s Not many places that’ll work on international motors. But there’s an absolute Fuck ton that’ll work on those 3 motors.
@@operator8014 old trucks with unsynched gearboxes, 250 horsepowers, only electronics is the radio and the lights, no power steering, carborators instead of fuel injection, terrible sound isolation so you need hearing protection when you drive it. What else can we remove to get old trucks
@@Groza_Dallocort Unsynchronized gearboxes are still alive and well today. CAT had OTR engines designated 500hp back in 1990. I'd ask for a blower motor and a phone charger to go with the lights, but you can pull out the radio. I don't know of any OTR tractors that used a carburetor, that may have been before my time. Fuel injection has been pretty standard since WW1, so I'm not sure how old you're going here. Terrible sound insulation is fine, I wear earbuds when working and driving. We could always remove some of the idiots in DC, abolish the ATF, DOT, and EPA. I can't think of a single thing on Earth that wouldn't be improved by that.
@@operator8014 mechanical fuel injection was first used in WWII by the German airforce but electronic fuel injection among cars did not took off until 1990 but some car manufactures did have mechanical fuel injection even by 1954 but it was expensive so really did not took off
@@Groza_Dallocort What crack are you smoking? The Teetor-Harley 6.4 used mechanical fuel injection back in 1905. And that's just the earliest example I already know about.
As long as your international has a Cummings isx you're good to go! I'd stay away from the Volvo all day! Unless you like going bankrupt fixing monthly issues. The Volvo is for you all day.
I’m late, BUT I’ve BEEN waiting for this upload!! Thanks!!
No problem 👍
Two throw away trucks that come from the factory with flip-flops. Next
I like two of them
I'd prefer the International LT. I hear Volvos have finicky electronics that cause more downtime and headache than they're worth. The International isn't luxurious by any stretch even compared to a Cascadia. However, the new S13 powertrain looks promising. The engine does away with EGR entirely, has a simpler, more reliable fixed vane turbo, and the visibility from the driver seat is second to none. Plus the sleeper is metal, so the truck doesn't sway as much in high winds
I drove International Prostar, International LT, Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo 670 and Volvo 760. So based on my personal experience. They all tend to have emission issues. But all in all, Volvo trucks are the most reliable in engine and transmission. I'm currently driving Volvo 760 and absolutely loving the steering adjustment features.
I have driven them all an is currently in a peterbuilt. The International get the best fuel economy and that is very Important with today's fuel prices.
I love international it's so stable when it to come to wind and turn
For me personally, i would choose international. Nothing against the volvo just my preference.
International LT all day
I've always been an old school team member, I used to not like the new semi-trailer trucks because of how modern and not noisy they looked compared to the ones where you could hear the engine brake up to 3 kilometers or more away, but my way of thinking changed a bit when I had the opportunity to board as a co-pilot in a 2022 International LT model last year, if I'm not mistaken the engine it used was a S13 Navistar, and it blew my mind even when I heard the engine brake, and the engine itself, passive-aggressive, nice and I come back with the engine brake, very rough, that trailer left me speechless, on top of that the trunk is very nice, it is comfortable to ride, and it has a resistance to drive on the road that is crazy. I have not driven in Volvos, according to my trucker friend, Internationals and Volvos are the same, but what I am very sure of is that, if before I only liked the old trucks, now I like the new ones equally. I would go for the International LT model which is a good replacement for the ProStar, but what a good semi truck.
A bit harsh on the LT, but I’m still team LT no matter what lol.
When advertising a semi truck we all know the horsepower . What needs to be showcased is the torque rating . A much more important spec to a highway truck !!
Drivetrain is what matters most in both. Cummins all the way…
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I bet that 750 h.p.engine would be awesome ! Torque spec ??
I’m currently in a Pete but I’d go international all day, one because it’s easier to get it serviced, two because their better on fuel and that’s the most important thing other than safety, but I also like the look better
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Imagine a 750HP Volvo motor in ATS 😄 it'll became most powerful truck the game, without any mods obviously.
The prefect engine to run at 100mph or higher speeds
@@piratecraft2528 nope, to haul heavy stuff uphill.
Lol, i found this channel because of ATS. Hope you're having fun fellow ATS player
Bad fuel economy for long haul.
@@aswinsatria_ who cares, it's just a game.
Volvo has its D11 (10.8L), D13 (12.8L) Engines; the D13 Turbo Compound comes standard with the I-Shift Transmission. The Cummins X15 has to be special ordered.
Volvo used to offer its D16 (16.1L) Engine, but Volvo seemed not to apply its attention to detail to their D16 here in North America, in other parts of the world the D16 is a big Seller. Volvos D16 outclasses the X15.
There was a lot of problems with the Volvo engines from 2011-12 to roughly 17-18. And the D13 and 16 had a lot issues with emissions mainly.
The D13 here in Europe in the major seller coupled with the tremendous iShift transmission. I know of no trucker who operates them that doesn't like them. Reliable, quiet, comfortable with plenty of power on tap for operating at 44 tonnes here in Europe.
Please make a video about why japanese trucks sleepers are so smaller unlike in European truck sleepers
Here :) ua-cam.com/video/oSb4chWCXuI/v-deo.html
Cummins 💪
BTW, Volvo were the first to use Synchromesh on gearboxes in Trucks.
@@johnbower7452 back in 1960
Do you know, my country vietnamese people choosed the old semi truck imported to Vietnam from USA 2000s, even some semi pass the exmiry too !
LT cab is straight metal,fuel economy is top dollar,electronics fail less,engine and transmission way better.
Absolutely Volvo, if you drive a volvo truck, you will never think about another truck
Well, I will admit the volvo is a very comfortable truck with a nice large sleeper. So at least you'll be comfortable while you wait for the wrecker to come pick you cause your truck broke down 😅. There's a reason why used volvos are not sought after as much once they hit 200k miles. I'm just saying.
I've driven Volvo. Never again. Not enough leg room for a tall guy. Plus I had endless emission issues. I went back to Peterbilt and won't be changing again.
That's BS!!! A Volvo truck is just another truck. There's nothing special about them
Driving a volvo is awesome. Best truck to drive. Like riding on a cloud. Sweet ride. But owning a Volvo and paying the maintenance bills? Hell no.
International better
International 👍👏💪 better chassis and rear end.
Volvo
It doesn't matter what engine, as long as the EPA bullshit is taken out. Jake brakes standard from factory. Another thing about Volvo for CA, OR, WA, and NV is any TEC Equipment can service your Volvo.
These manufacturers are not competing for a better driving machine . Instead they are copying each other
Would be better if International took that S13 and made a S16 engine... I wonder what engine that would have been...
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Or put the Scania 770hp V8 into it!
V8 would be tough to squeeze in. Not much space.
@WayneKerr69420 Psst. PSST. The S13 is Scanias straight 6 "Super" drivetrain. The V8 is a 16 liter engine.
Not if you pay for the fuel!😁In Europe they're dragging their as*es with 85-90 km/hr or 50-55 mph,so those trucks are geared totally different than US trucks.😁
I don't know about anyone else but this video seems a bit harsh on the LT , its actually very elegant looking with the large grill. Its definitely not boring...seems a bit bias towards Volvo honestly
Well thanks for sharing but thats our opinion 😅👍
Facts! The channel is from across the pond. So you know they’re a little biased lol
It kind of explains why in Europe Volvo have become more well liked than Scania; VW own Scania and it seems lately like all they touch goes downhill.
Vw is cost cutting any where they can to recoup from dieselgate
I don't know why the US Volvo's get such as bad reputation, the cabovers sold in the rest of the world are very reliable, operate at much higher weights than US stuff and have a premium reputation. Is it just the American made stuff that is considered bad?
Our trucking company run international bought some Volvos nobody liked them so they Stayed with International
International all the way, no plastic volvo junk for me
Volvo because I’m driving for my self but international if I had a fleet.
there is a DAF crash test video
Personally I wouldn't go with either.
The reason way too many break-downs they tend to be electrical nightmares. Not to mention Volvos tend to take longer to get fixed and also cost more for parts and labor. Something to think about. However if you must have one of those trucks mentioned here. Get the Cummins engine with a Eaton transmission.
Trust me you'll thank yourself later.
Facts 💯
International with the Scania s13 and t14
do MACK VS VOLVO
same piece of trash.
Volvo bought mack
@@randylahey5005 i know but i want c who is better
@@randylahey5005 Bought Mack back in 2001
@@michaelsorrentino9279 so mack is its own company now? as far as I know the mp8 engine still a d 13 from volvo
VOLVO
International use to be an amazing manufacturer But fell hard and can’t recover
Team LT lol
If you want to go broke on repairs pick Volvo yes it is a nicer truck but for me I would go international more owner operator friendly cheaper to maintain lower cost on parts and you can fix it anywhere the Volvo you have to go to the dealer for everything and maintenance way more expensive.
This is true
You know it's crazy somebody's trying to sell a Volvo it's a 2008 Volvo vnl 860 with the D13
Comparison.. lol.. how can you even compare these 2.
The main reason why is Navistar has lost its reputation of a good truck because of the maxxforce engine ever since then they’ve been switching their main engine from Maxxforce to N13(“fixed” maxxforce) to Man Engine to Now Scania engine. But a Cummins engine was always the best choice.
I got an international ProStar with a maxxforce engine but the EGR and a DPF is deleted I don't have no troubles with that truck what's so ever
My company has International trucks use the Cummins, because of reliability, safety and speed
@@derikistheman8698 Cummins can be just as bad as a maxxforce. It all just depends on how it was out together. I know early X15’s split in half when they first came out.
@curtisnoble. You clearly know nothing about engines. Lol. The Cummings isx is far more reliable than the maxforce and Volvo engine on any day. It looks like you just started driving yesterday based on your pictures. Volvo breaks down a lot and not everyone can fix them.
@@tonygarrett9115 lol all emissions motors old the same standard of level of Shit. Some just last a lot longer than most. There’s 3 motors that dominate the market currently. Cummins Detroit and Volvo. There’s Not many places that’ll work on international motors. But there’s an absolute Fuck ton that’ll work on those 3 motors.
VNL = Volvo Normal Long ….🧐
I mean it’s clearly international, come on now.
All of the "advantages" of the Vulva are things nobody wants. We JUST want old trucks.
@@operator8014 old trucks with unsynched gearboxes, 250 horsepowers, only electronics is the radio and the lights, no power steering, carborators instead of fuel injection, terrible sound isolation so you need hearing protection when you drive it. What else can we remove to get old trucks
@@Groza_Dallocort Unsynchronized gearboxes are still alive and well today. CAT had OTR engines designated 500hp back in 1990. I'd ask for a blower motor and a phone charger to go with the lights, but you can pull out the radio. I don't know of any OTR tractors that used a carburetor, that may have been before my time. Fuel injection has been pretty standard since WW1, so I'm not sure how old you're going here. Terrible sound insulation is fine, I wear earbuds when working and driving.
We could always remove some of the idiots in DC, abolish the ATF, DOT, and EPA. I can't think of a single thing on Earth that wouldn't be improved by that.
@@operator8014 mechanical fuel injection was first used in WWII by the German airforce but electronic fuel injection among cars did not took off until 1990 but some car manufactures did have mechanical fuel injection even by 1954 but it was expensive so really did not took off
@@Groza_Dallocort What crack are you smoking? The Teetor-Harley 6.4 used mechanical fuel injection back in 1905. And that's just the earliest example I already know about.
They just need to stop making maxforce engine
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Why don't volvo offer its own engine in north America ?
Wish i knew 😅🤔
They do. The d13
@@TruckTropia 😂😂😂
@@LifeOn18Wheels yes you are correct. My meaning was why don't suggest all of its engines.
@@alirezajaleh6558It would burn too much fuel. For our terrain it simply isn’t needed.
Trash vs Garbage
When comes to handling, International is the winner 😁
As long as your international has a Cummings isx you're good to go! I'd stay away from the Volvo all day! Unless you like going bankrupt fixing monthly issues. The Volvo is for you all day.
Cummins x15 good?