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Old 09-23-2015, 08:13 PM   #1
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'93 fld 120

Looking at maybe buying a '93 Freightliner FLD120. Has a 425hp Detroit, 9spd, 40k rears not sure on the ratio yet. Has the non integrated sleeper so I'd like to take that off, stretch it 5' ad a tag maybe a pusher and put bunks and a Serco 7000 loader on it and use it as a log truck. I know it's not the best truck for the use but trying to do this on a limited budget. Any pros and cons?

Also did a little Google work and found nothing, but is it possible to swap the FLD hood with a classic hood? As the hood on this truck needs tic.
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Old 09-23-2015, 08:31 PM   #2
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An fld is a set back axle. That 9 speed blows. Ddec 3?
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Old 09-23-2015, 09:03 PM   #3
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DDec II, all FLDs set back axles?
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Old 09-23-2015, 09:15 PM   #4
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DDec II, all FLDs set back axles?
I consider it a set back anyhow...
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Old 09-24-2015, 09:55 AM   #5
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If you'er going to put a log loader on it you'll have to do a double frame if it isn't already. If it isn't a double frame I would just forget it because it cost us $10,000 to put new outer frame rails on one of our boom trucks because both outer frame rails were cracked. They replaced from the cab back on our truck but you would have to go all way up to the front axle on the truck you're looking at.
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Old 09-24-2015, 07:56 PM   #6
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The log loader will be hard on the frame. my uncle stretched an old white tilt cab tractor it was single frame and ran double 8ft bunks no loader though. As for the hood fitting I wish I'd put a classic hood on my 2000 fld 120. It could be a starting point if you keep an eye on the frame. The non-integral bunk opens options. I would keep the stretch at the tail of the frame and line the frame as far as you can.
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Well far to many cons to the ole FLD.. Found a 2000 379, 3406, Super 10spd, 40k rears today that already has the 22' of frame behind the cab for bunks and loader. it's a much better truck for my intentions. Off to the Bank tomorrow to see what I can do
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Well far to many cons to the ole FLD.. Found a 2000 379, 3406, Super 10spd, 40k rears today that already has the 22' of frame behind the cab for bunks and loader. it's a much better truck for my intentions. Off to the Bank tomorrow to see what I can do

Now since we aren't talking about the fld now... Puke all over that super 10
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try to find a truck with a 20k lb front axle and 46 rears, more gears in the trans the better, double or tripple frame, jake brakes, big power. By the time you add the two drop axles, the log loader, and the logs, this is the setup you need to be safe and over the scales

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Old 09-25-2015, 12:51 AM   #10
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I was aggressively looking for a truck with 46k rears cause that was a "must have for a log truck" according to many guys cause I'll break 40s. Well talked to a guy that's been hauling wood for 40+ years and he said that 40s will last if I leave the engine alone, that the issues will come if/when I think I need to bump the 475hp to 550hp or more and hog on it loaded leaving a landing.

I'll most likely just run a single drop axle no real need for a 5 axle. I'm not building this truck to haul 105k loads to the mill, I'll be happy with 80k loads. But I got 2 so who knows.

Would like to see the Super 10 swapped for a 13spd and it may happen in the future, first got to get the truck, get it built and get it making money.
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My choice would be an 18 or 15 in the woods, it's nice to have options.

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My choice would be an 18 or 15 in the woods, it's nice to have options.

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This. A truck that leaves the road needs the bottom drops. A 13 is good for trucks that stay on the asphalt.
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We do pretty good off road with the Eaton 8LL that are in most of our booms trucks and I've been within spitting distance and sometimes over the max gross weight on some pretty crappy job sites. The jury is still out on the Western Star we recently put in service with a 10 speed but so far so good.
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