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01-01-2004, 06:34 PM

I drove a 28 foot Renegade with a FL-112 chassis. The transmission was a Eaton 10 speed auto shift. I don't remember the exact CAT specs, I am sure someone can help, but it was 400 and something and I believe 1400 lb ft of torque.

It was new unit at the dealer so the fuel tank was probably half full. No water or cargo.

If you are familiar with the Denver area we went up I-70 west. The first climb up to Genese is a good test but due to traffic I really could not get the full feel of the trucks power. So we drove west and turned back toward Denver at Floyd Hill.

East bound Floyd Hill is in the 7,000-7,500 ft elevation range and is at least a 6% grade. Part way up the hill I had to slow down because I was doing 70 mph and the speed limit is 65 mph. This is a favorite area for the state patrol.

I think that level of power is more than enough for most people. Even towing a heavy race trailer I think it would be fine.

01-01-2004, 06:34 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	I drove a 28 foot Renegade with a FL-112 chassis. The transmission was a Eaton 10 speed auto shift. I don't remember the exact CAT specs, I am sure someone can help, but it was 400 and something and I believe 1400 lb ft of torque. It was new unit at the dealer so the fuel tank was probably half full. No water or cargo. If you are familiar with the Denver area we went up I-70 west. The first climb up to Genese is a good test but due to traffic I really could not get the full feel of the trucks power. So we drove west and turned back toward Denver at Floyd Hill. East bound Floyd Hill is in the 7,000-7,500 ft elevation range and is at least a 6% grade. Part way up the hill I had to slow down because I was doing 70 mph and the speed limit is 65 mph. This is a favorite area for the state patrol. I think that level of power is more than enough for most people. Even towing a heavy race trailer I think it would be fine.