A gold-plated bulldog indicates the truck was made with a Mack produced drive train, engine, transmission and drive axles. proudly made in Macungie, PA

@roundsm18

4 жыл бұрын

Traveling with Rick the “Mack Powertrain” is a Volvo Powertrain now. From a maintenance perspective they consider them Volvo’s.

If you ever have the chance, I highly suggest that you visit the Mack museum in Allentown, PA. I went in 2001, and it’s something that I will remember for the rest of my life. Their in house engineering/manufacturing capabilities were second to none.

Great video! One correction. Air brakes are a restriction, not an endorsement. The only endorsements are double/triple trailers, tanker, hazardous materials, passenger, & school bus.

@redbluesome2829

5 жыл бұрын

Chuck - Talking CDL specific endorsements and restrictions above.

Just for the record, in most states, an air brake endorsement only applies to CDL drivers. Many states do not require residents to have any special license requirements to drive a 54,000 lb motorhome with air brakes. I personally wanted to learn as much as I could about driving with air brakes prior to getting behind the wheel, even though my state didn't required it.

The Mack Bros. would be proud of this truck. Mack trucks is originally from Allentown, PA. The 5C plant producing the trucks. The R model , I believe, was one of the most produced OTR truck anywhere.

So happy to see you drive the Mack! I remember the first time I pulled a heavier truck onto the road and got on the gas pedal, I was surprised how swiftly the “lumbering beast” moved out...with the torquey motor and high kinetic mass. When there is nice tonnage on the hitch, the sensation is equally satisfying, maybe even a bit more. Traffic becomes less fun with a heavy load, but the long trips are really a joy in these newer trucks.

@wushock92

6 жыл бұрын

I much preferred running full gross as opposed to only 5-7k in the box.

Go for the heavy haul truck. I never knew about the good dog trucks being all Mack sourced components. Cool! Thanks for another great upload!

More creature comforts than my 05 Sierra 1500! Saw this and part 1 and that’s a beautiful truck inside and out and Mack’s are beasts. Love it bro

Wow! Trucks are sure much easier to drive than when I drove them! A damn automatic transmission! So much easier to drive!

The mdrive is based on the Volvo I-shift system.

Thank you so much. Been wanting a simple explanation of that first part with a camera view for so long. Hard to find a decent video.

I loved the Anthem ever since they first showed images of it. Such a great truck

Great video. The new rigs sure are beautiful.

Man your channel description is as accurate as all get out ! ! When you were eyeballing , and Fixin to get that Viper ..I was getting nervous ...

Just what I’ve been waiting for! Awesome video!

Really like that you did this. What a great idea. More like this!!

What a blast don't care which one you take out next just take one, watching seam easy to drive, the mirrors on the front fender were they to look along the side of the truck, how was the view as far as if you had your RV behind you. As you applied the brakes at a few stops you talked about feathering were they that touchy. Enjoyed this Shout Out to French Ellison Yeah! Great Job!

Learned some things from the video to include air brake release and that Volvo purchased Mac. Thanks for a great video

Great job as usual, so much info I learned, great stuff!!

That was sweet man nice truck! Thanks

And once you put a trailer on(even empty) the ride gets smoother like no joke

@brandoncaldwell95

6 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Lopez Well duh. Also the braking gets better. As stated in the video.

This guy is very knowledgeable.

The explanation about the brakes was VERY educational. Very nice of the gentleman by your side to explain it and answer each and every question we had. If I had STUPID AMOUNTS of money I would buy one of these just to ride around on the weekends. TAKE THE TERMINATOR (T800) next time ! I want to see that Beast move ! Good video, make more. Diversity keeps your channel entertaining and fun.

Your F450 feels like a sports car after test driving that Mack.

vary good video sir,keep up that good work

When I became a truck driver, I drove OTR for 2 years in Mack Vision 427's. Afterwards, I have mostly driven Freightliner daycabs. Nice truck.

What a beautiful truck😍😍😍😍 Omg i love it

Great video! It was quite informative to the common drivers out here. Most of them are simply clueless on the workings of a class 8 truck. Keep up the good work!!! (And I'd say the KW 680, for the next test drive.)

I hope you get the opportunity to drive both! I personally would drive the T-800 series next because it is such a different truck. Judging by the tires and axles it would be a night and day difference between the two. Keep these great videos coming!

Good video. Wasn’t aware Volvo owned Mack. Always learning something new.

Good videos man

you"re the man awesome vid!

I have never been in a big rig. Very impressive! Curious as to what the sleeper area looks like. Iv'e heard they get pretty fancy? Incorporate the rv angle into this. Truckers are the ultimate campers.

Nice driving

Yep, old Big's gonna be trading for that Mack soon.

Great video. Thanks.

Mack is awesome

Good Video man

Great video!

That beautiful 6.0 super duty in the background...

Great videos Deon wish I was able to go back to OTR but that ain't happening with my medical history now. I thing is I saw yrs ago about a Peterbuilt that they were beginning to make a medium duty truck with aerodynamic bodies I know more and more big time ranchers here are going to medium duty trucks. My thing is I would need a 4x4 truck for where I live but need it crew cab and with a higher gear ratio for taking on trips and everyday type driving. I'm sure there maybe others like me interested in trucks sort of like this. Thank you And I had quit a few like that I shared the video of where people cut you off and not understanding the reason of distance we leave.

Good video! So based on what you shared in this video, the answer to your question from a while ago seems to be that using a full-on class 7/8 truck vs. a a class 3 or class 4 truck is not a good idea because a standard fifth wheel rv (like your chaparral) doesn't have enough pin weight. This lack of pin weight means you could still easily bobtail.

Great video! Perhaps a Peterbilt 379 in the future? The low profile is the best looking rig on the market IMO.

I've really enjoyed this series; love these big rigs. Would be great to see you do more videos about Class 8 & OTR trucks. Especially Paccar trucks, these are my favourite. I'd so love to ride along in an old-school Peterbuilt 379. Would be great also to see some vids about the various transmissions; Double shifters (eg a 6 & a 4), 18 speed with a splitter, auto, automated manual etc and how they each differ.

I’m really enjoying these big truck videos. I drove for 8 years OTR but mostly city/ highway but that was close to 40 years ago,. I pilot an office chair for the government in Asset Preservation now. The trucks were no where near as nice as these. I still have my full CDL plus coach. Just renewed it so I’m good for another 5 years. If possible can you take a W900 with sleeper out for a spin? If not any KW highway truck would be fine. A Volvo Globetrotter full highway truck would be nice also. Thanks

That truck is super cool!

Heavy Haul, please. Very good tutorial !

great video. thanks

Take out the KW T-800 is my vote. I put 1.5 million miles in a couple of gold bulldog Mack's (and am a proud owner of the Mack 1 Million Mile Award) before moving off into a career in trucking safety. I worked for a brewery in Allentown Pennsylvania and we leased our trucks from Penske Leasing and the company insisted on Mack trucks being in the home of Mack trucks. I drove one of the first air-ride cabs produced by Mack and the selected drivers had to give feedback on the air-ride cabs. I loved the 300 Maxidyne engine with the 5 speed trans and full-screw differential. We drove around everything in the snow. Nice video and brought back memories.

I heard him say that Mack was the only one with a patent on that top loader drive axle, but wasn't the Rockwell 2.5 ton and 5 ton military top loader around way before the Mack version was? Also take out the T800 please. I love that old school look.

Good video. This gent Harold from French Ellison is very knowledgeable, I'd buy some trucks from him.

extremely interesting video👍👍👍😎

Well... how did you know I needed this info? My now question is. Who makes the best OTR truck... and who makes the best heavy haul truck?

Great video

I would like to see a video discussing the kind of big rigs people look for when they are planning on converting it to RV towing duty. Not only that, but what kind of modifications would be necessary/beneficial to turn an OTR rig into a lighter duty rig for towing an RV.

You can’t put the QUALCOMM in that Dash. Where are you going to mount the Qualcomm? I don’t want to mount it on the floor.

Just some FYI ( florida just had a state meeting with all the CDL schools). people that deliver RV's and Campers, and roll away coach buses. will now have to have a NON- Commercial Class A restricted License. for A--B-& C licenses. I'm in CDL school right now. going to the commercial License

Hi Big Truck, One thing i do know that truck will pull your RV. Very interesting video.

Do em both, nice video btw.

Drive the T680 and compare the leg room to the Mack. The KW will have a lot of torque but the day cab are narrow and shallow. They have a console that will hit you right at the knee.

To simplify, air brake systems are spring applied, air released. You need air pressure to release the brakes. Reduce air pressure and the springs apply braking force. Lose all air you get full spring pressure applying the brakes. Increase air pressure you release the brakes.

@johnirwin1837

6 жыл бұрын

Nope. You better go back to school.

@RobertKohut

6 жыл бұрын

School?? Really....LOL

@texgarcia1958

6 жыл бұрын

The sales rep didn't do a very good job of describing how the air brakes work. 1st of all the driver cannot just carry a tool to do the adjustment. Brakes are self adjusting now. If you get pulled in to the scale house or inspected by DOT and they find your brakes are out of service they will not just allow a driver to make adjustments. Nowadays you have to be certified.. The sales rep also explains that the valve evacuated all the air out of the system. What it actually does is it evacuated the air out of the break canisters. The system which usually is composed of multiple reserve tanks remains full. The only time that the system evacuated is if you're talking about the trader system..

@RobertKohut

6 жыл бұрын

I have since done some reading (schooling I suppose....LOL)....I was completely wrong... www.easternmarine.com/tech-info/how-air-brakes-work

I like the idea of taking something out that an rv'er would use, like myself have a 44' 5th wheel. I would like to see a Mack in a day cab confg.

The Mack did not have air ride on the steering. If the OTR Kenworth has it you should feel the ride difference. Also, about the comment about super singles, having tried them years ago I do not like the way they handle in snow and I do not like the thought of a single blowing and being dead in the water if I can't limp to a truck stop.

@getpower1

6 жыл бұрын

Jerry Ashley I agree. I drive trucks in the vocational side of things. Mostly concrete. With the heavy front axles, we don’t have a choice. But as for the rears, I don’t like the way super singles handle. When you make a turn with a loaded concrete mixer, it’s not especially nice feeling. You can imagine the tire bending under the wheel when doing it. Also on the freeway, the drive is quite squirrelly compared to duals. I think duals look better too, but I’m probably the minority there. It’s all about weight savings to the huge corporations and one wheel and tire, however bigger, weighs less than two wheels and tires. That translates to more product on the truck.

Big Truck, interesting video! I always wanted a go at a semi but never had the opportunity. Quick non-related question, what is the process in Texas to get a Class A Exempt license? The new F350 and 5er have a MCWR of 29k.

Good stuff again sir. I hope you can hookup with Peterbilt Steve. And whether driving a four wheeler or a big truck, take your foot off the accelerator to slow down.

Heavy hauler for sure.. I come from lots of heavy haulers my uncle works excavation and drives truck for his company moving equipment. My other uncles are OTR drivers. Put a low boy on it with a massive excavater too!!!!

Next needs to be a W900! "A REAL RIG" In lieu thereof, we'll settle for the T800

Last truck I ordered, I specified disc brakes they were a new thing to the trucking industry. Most commercial trucks still run drum breaks. T800 then the T600. Ask them about disc brakes why they do not have them as standard on their trucks.

in the beginning of the video he says you should be able to service the brake system if you’re a driver, It may have changed since I went to truck driving school but at the time you had to be a certified mechanic to adjust self adjusting slack adjusters, drivers were not allowed to do it.

More!!!!

Drive some oil field equipment next :D a large swab or workover rig maybe

great video. interesting information about how the brakes feel unloaded. T680 for next video I think. Do they have any Cascadia's around or maybe new Volvo's ?

@jimc12

3 жыл бұрын

I own a t680. Anything I can answer for ya?

At 14:15 I'm thinking the diffs. are top loader, for multiple rear axles, ( drive shafts )the military requests this set up for easy field repairs ,(2.5 an 5ton ) Rockwell ,we run the 2.5s on rock crawlers ,there strong, But heavy, easy to make rear steering setup . frt diff can be removed , turn 180° and be installed on the rear, very flexible , did I mention that they are Heavy as Well.

Sak the salesman the Big difference between the Kenworth T680 & the T880. And is the T880 the replacement (eventually) of the T900. Thanks. Enjoyed the demo.

I would love to see a review of the T800.

Since you’re in Texas ( I do realize it’s a big state ) is it possible to get to Marathon coach and test drive a new or used Prevost H3 or an X ? One day soon I’ll be looking at an older coach as an RV. I think your subscribers would love to see a full review. Thanks

@BigTruckBigRV

6 жыл бұрын

there is a huge dealer in Houston.

@joesmith3162

6 жыл бұрын

Big Truck Big RV yes I wasn’t sure how far you are from it. The main plant in in Oregon they also have one in Florida. Prevost (in my opinion) is the top coach builder on the planet. Marry that to one of the top converters and you have one hell of a motorhome. Even a 15 year old coach will outlast anything coming out of those other manufactures. Marathon, Liberty, Millennium and Featherlight are the big 4 in the conversion. If you feel like a road trip take your RV to Oregon for a full tour of their production facility. They have full hookup campsites You could use if you want to stay over. Im betting Marathon would love the exposure from such a successful channel. Your background in engineering would only enhance the experience.

Try it with an 18 speed.

I would like to hear this gentlemen's thoughts on the use of super single wheels and tires that a lot of companies are switching over to that saves the companies money. I have been told by several drivers that they hate them because of lack of traction in bad weather such as rain and snow.

@flybyairplane3528

6 жыл бұрын

Mechanic Steve those singles, are ALL that you see in EUROPE, also, on the trailers.

@titusallen1620

6 жыл бұрын

they are very soft.. soaks up bumps well.. but they are bad in rain.. they will have you slide around in the rain.. it's better in the snow and mud.. also can't put too much power down during acceleration, braking and cornering...

@dragonslayer2535

6 жыл бұрын

The bad thing about singles is when they go flat the axle drops. Then you end up paying for a new rim too

I think it's great

KW RULES THE ROAD!! Though you have Not done the KW demo. The T680 is a good all around OTR truck. But I prefer the W9 any day.

Awesome! Take out the Red truck please!!!!

Heavy haul next!

Do the one with triple axles, I've never seen one around here.

I would like to see your comparison of this Mack to a International LT. Kyrish Truck center is just down the road from French Ellison.

Did you get your cdl recently?

What's the exact price of this truck?

cool truck

I have a question! I recently upgraded my wheels and tires on my 17 f350 DRW.. I never have had to use sway bars cause I’ve never had issues with swaying. After the new wheels and tires 33 inch tires and 20 inch wheels now I sway unbelievably and i don’t get why?

@chris6200

6 жыл бұрын

GypsyBoyy0908 Are your new wheels and tires taller than your old ones? If so that is the reason. As you raise the truck you increase sway and negatively affect handling . Are your new tires a different rating than your old ones? Tires with a lower rating will sway more but tires with a higher rating with ride harder. You may want to try something different if you dislike the way the tires handle.

Bigger is better...T800! Great video as always sir.

Just watched an OTR video. How about we see what the dirt guys deal with and go for the T800. Even better if it’s got an 18 speed and not an Allison! Four axles is gonna be some heavy GVWR. Especially with that big front end on it.

Awesome, i have a 2017 Powerstroke what do you see as your enging oil temp and trans temp?

@sandman6238

6 жыл бұрын

Frank Baumann my 17 PS. oil runs around 200 205 , tranny 195 200,empty or pulling 8klb camper. Rotella t6 5w40 , approx 6k on truck . Love the truck ,plenty strong coming from 12 RAPTOR.

If you can find someone who will let you drive a big wrecker, maybe with a rotator. That be great. I know that may be asking a lot. And it is. Great video.

@Joshua79C

6 жыл бұрын

He would need a CDL for that, he only has a standard Class A.

@wushock92

6 жыл бұрын

May even need a doubles/triples endorsement for a wrecker. I've kinda forgotten. I've slept since I drove professionally...I think. lol

@markbremmer8642

6 жыл бұрын

A class A will allow you to drive any combination vehicle, tractor trailer combo. Double and triple endorsements are required when pulling more than one trailer.

I miss seeing more of these Macks on the road - they really are nice rigs. But I do want to ask why certain big rig manufacturers (Freightliner, International) do RV conversion while others like Kenworth and Peterbilt don't. This Anthem would look nice as a 45 foot RV conversion IMO.

It's Mack that rebranded Volvo engines and transmissions as Mack, not the other way around. Some manufacturing and setup are brand specific (Volvo Europe, Volvo NA, Mack, Renault), and MAck does still build things like axles and suspension. But when Volvo bought Mack (actually Renault VI that owned Mack since 1990) the first thing they did was to shut down Mack engine. Witch is normal, a same company doesn't need to build two completely different engines for the same application!

@davidhobson8284

6 жыл бұрын

Actually that's not exactly true, Mack was building their own engines until 2004-2005 engines when compound turbos came out for emissions and were a disaster for Mack. I know because my 2004 CH613 went thru 21...yes count them 21 turbos...thankfully all under warranty before I got rid of that truck! That was in less than 2 years that I owned that truck! Everyone else that had those engines had the same problems and that is when Volvo pulled the plug on Mack engine production. Mack engines 2003 and older were some of the most reliable engines out there, 2004 and on the engine itself was great never had issues but those Turbos were garbage!

@dufonrafal

6 жыл бұрын

David Hobson , true, but the development of new engines stoped in 2001.

@TeeroyHammermill

6 жыл бұрын

+dufonrafal: E7 ASET could not compete with Cummins ISX or Detroit DD15. Volvo's engine was already EPA 2010 compliant as well as being more efficient and more reliable than E7 ASET.

Film the burgundy one. Love the videos u make. Keep up the good work.

I’m very, very curious if the truck had the new type of brake actuator instead of the old school brake pedal system. We have two new(er) Int’ls with what feels like electronic load cell actuators which make it hard for me (a 27 year vet driver) to modulate the brakes especially when bobtailing. Also, if that was a Mack clone of the i-shift we have in a Volvo, then it was the cream of electronic auto-shifting truck transmissions. Without a load or putting that transmission in manual you’ll never appreciate what 1800+lb-ft of torque really is!

You are a truck driving master!

Wow I didn’t know semi cost as much as a house

Oh and let’s see both, or at least the T800

How was it driving this big Mack. Thanks for sharing

@BigTruckBigRV

6 жыл бұрын

very nice but would rather have a load behind it.