47re vs 48re?

[Midnight]

A friend is looking at two trucks both being 03's. One is an SO with a 47re loaded and very clean, the other is a HO with a 48re and not as nice as the other. I guess my question is , are the 48re that much more superior over the 47re? Both these trucks are dually's and he is looking at getting a 30ft ish 5th wheel down the road.

 

[klenger]

The truck with the 48RE will be a 305/555 HO engine and higher GCWR (I think). I would say that the additional power, stronger transmission, and increased towing capacity would be significant for towing a 30' 5er.

 

[DPelletier]

The 48RE is significantly stronger than the 47RE, but I would get the truck with the HO for the motor alone. Big difference, especially with the proposed trailer. Not sure about the GCWR being different.



Dave

 

[Wiredawg]

Can't seem to find it, but...

I have a small DC brochure (somewherea) about the Cummins and Trans setups. DC says the TC is heavier duty/larger, the valve body is beefed up and some other stuff.



My wife put it in a safe place for me.



Wiredawg.