Ironman
Well-known member
What's the best in your experience?
I'm a fan of the Cummins Diesel engines. Damn near bullet proof. I grew up on Case backhoes and can't remember any major engine related problems. 580E, 580K, 580L, 580M, and a bunch of other excavating equipment. And a 2006 Dodge truck that hasn't any problems yet. International (DT466) is second on my list. Haven't had any big problems yet (in 2 trucks), and everyone seems to like them that I talk to.
Will never own another CAT engine in anything. Had a lot of trouble (always injectors) with the 3126's in medium duty GM junk. I've also heard more than one guy say the 3208 is a throw-away engine. Detroit always seemed to be good motor.
That's my experience. My next thread is gonna be which oil is best.
I'm a fan of the Cummins Diesel engines. Damn near bullet proof. I grew up on Case backhoes and can't remember any major engine related problems. 580E, 580K, 580L, 580M, and a bunch of other excavating equipment. And a 2006 Dodge truck that hasn't any problems yet. International (DT466) is second on my list. Haven't had any big problems yet (in 2 trucks), and everyone seems to like them that I talk to.
Will never own another CAT engine in anything. Had a lot of trouble (always injectors) with the 3126's in medium duty GM junk. I've also heard more than one guy say the 3208 is a throw-away engine. Detroit always seemed to be good motor.
That's my experience. My next thread is gonna be which oil is best.