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I think Im gonna have to trade in....

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600, with no power?

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Yesterday, I was listening to one of the local radio stations, and they mentioned that it would get a whopping 7 miles per gallon! Paying that much money, and getting that poor of milage!
 
I think its got optional engines that have whole lotta more power than the standard engine it comes with. But I think thats a waste of money anyways. over 100k. Well, gee, I guess I could just picke up a fully loaded Ram and dump another 60K for all the mods and I'd have a truck that definitely would get all the attention.
 
I live in Rowlett which borders the east side of Garland where I work. I have seen sevaral of these monsters up close and I believe that they are built in Garland. I had one pass me on the road the other day so I caught up with it to get a better look and ended up side by side with it at the light. Well, I now have an inferiority complex, I just feel so small and inadequate. I'm also having trouble sleeping at night and waking up with cold sweats. I have an appointment with the psychiatrist on Thursday and I'm trying to convince my wife that at $ 150. 00 per hr. it just might be cheaper to get rid of my little 4WD quad cab Cummins Turbo Diesel and buy that big ol International so I can get back to looking down at the little people again.



Yep,I think that will make me feel better for sure.
 
Here is a photo of one that I snapped while on the Hot Rod Power Tour this year:



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Needless to say, it got a TON of attention wherever it went.
 
This is just like the one I pulled up next to in Rowlett, it has a 10' Ford bed on it.

BTW, when the light turned green and we accelerated that truck did not seem to be under powered at all.
 
Sorry guy's I think it is COOL. This thing is a diesel heads dream come true, you get to drive around in the largest truck out there. Know need for cheap lifts, add on anythings, this has it all. The HP and torque numbers are miss leading, I have driven many semi's that had rated HP figures much lower then my truck makes and you would not have known it, besides the early model Cummins trucks came out with 140HP figures did that stop anyone from ordering one? I don't think so, if it had, we would not be talking on this forum nor would Dodge have stayed with the Cummins diesel truck. HP can always be adjusted, you should know that, it's very easy. Like the new 600, the HP and torque figures mean nothing, nor would I get excited or find myself needing a new one because it has 600ft/lbs of torque and 325 HP from the factory, big deal. Factory ratings only effect those who do not or can not modify their trucks, I am sure this thing could be "Adjusted" to substantially higher HP and Torque ratings, just need some time and cash.

What you are forgetting, is that instead of always towing at the extreme end of the scale, like me and my 16,000lb trailer. You would now be in the middle of the scare, and have plenty of room to add on or just feel more confident. Just the Dodge will pull heavy trailers, but this thing will do it with style and ease. I think for the full timer, or professional deliverer, this fits the need. The interior is big, comfortable and roomy enough to travel and not feel cramped. Also the bed rail height is right there in-line with most dually beds, so it should mate up to fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers just fine.
 
Farmall Hauler said:
Yesterday, I was listening to one of the local radio stations, and they mentioned that it would get a whopping 7 miles per gallon! Paying that much money, and getting that poor of milage!



I'm thinking that the people who will actually buy this truck really don't care if it gets 7 or 17 or 27 mpg. Don't think International really cares either! What's more important would be size, status, and shock value while driving down the street! JMO.
 
Very nice looking, shock value is high, looks like a fun toy. But if it's for hauling, I'd rather use my CTD. For loads beyond the range of my CTD, I'd rather save my pennies and buy a Mini-Pete!
 
I don't know much about dually's or this new big truck from IH but judging by the photos it looks to me like the bed is AT LEAST a foot higher than any stock pickup I've ever seen! I mean the bottom of the bed looks to be waist high for pete's sake.
 
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