Best config for Normal cargo - High Value/Hazardous

[Mr.Mocca]

Hello fellow Truckers!

I was wondering... which truck would you recommend for “normal” cargo and which configuration? I have maxed high value, Long range and hazardous and just starting on fuel economy.

Thanks!

[jasonharris2]

i use the w900 fully maxed out with 18 speed

[Mr.Mocca]

Excuse me, but it does not look like a fully maxed out W900(engine, chassis) is very good at normal cargo? Not even with a 18-speed transmission. That config looks more like a 100% Heavy Cargo config.

EDIT:
I am looking for the best possible truck with the best possible config for normal cargo. This should clear this up if there should be any misunderstandings.

[jasonharris2]

Originally posted by MoccaDONut:

Excuse me, but it does not look like a fully maxed out W900(engine, chassis) is very good at normal cargo? Not even with a 18-speed transmission. That config looks more like a 100% Heavy Cargo config.

EDIT:
I am looking for the best possible truck with the best possible config for normal cargo. This should clear this up if there should be any misunderstandings.

in game it don't matter a normal truck can move heavy and and heavy track can move normal with no probem

[Oparator Stalker]

Originally posted by MoccaDONut:

Excuse me, but it does not look like a fully maxed out W900(engine, chassis) is very good at normal cargo? Not even with a 18-speed transmission. That config looks more like a 100% Heavy Cargo config.

EDIT:
I am looking for the best possible truck with the best possible config for normal cargo. This should clear this up if there should be any misunderstandings.

aw man.... your not going by them states are you? jasonharris2 truck is a "do it all truck".
Which would be typical here in the states. But if that cab dose not suit your needs, then you have the others to choose from, toss a 400hp series up to a 5oohp and stick a 13spd eaton behind it. Unless your driving automatic, then toss one of them Allis-Chalmers on the back of it. wouldn't know which one to use, I do not drive automatic..

[hackintoshchap]

Originally posted by MoccaDONut:

Hello fellow Truckers!

I was wondering... which truck would you recommend for “normal” cargo and which configuration? I have maxed high value, Long range and hazardous and just starting on fuel economy.

Thanks!

For Normal / High value cargos you will be driving on regular tarmac or pavement .All basic rigs will be sufficient for this task.

Bigger engines have more power and will drive up an incline better than smaller capacity options.

A longer wheelbase can add truck stability and increased fuel range from the fuel tank - less stops required.

In real life all trucks have an transmission with a lot of gears, but in the game having more gears can make it easier to traverse hills as you can engage a more appropriate gear to remain in the power band while climbing a hill. More gear options just allow a more appropriate choice to be available.

In the game longer chassis options with bigger engines are suggested for the Special transport and Heavy cargo options. The reality is that these are not required but they do make the job easier. It is worth trying out various loads with different trucks to get a better feel for how you like playing.

[Mr.Mocca]

Alright, thanks for all the repliks. So, Im just gonna max what evee truck I like the most out and put an 18-speed transmission on :)

[hackintoshchap]

One thing that I wish I had noted in my above post is that the longest wheelbase cabs don't have such a tight turning radius - this can be an enjoyable challenge or a a hindrance depending on your point of view. :)

[Mykell]

I've noticed several discussions about this topic. Lighter, lower horsepower rigs will save on fuel but will be more challenged in hilly terrain or in a lot of stop and go scenarios (city driving). Larger rigs are not as maneuverable in tighter yards or store locations. Large, high horsepower rigs pulling light freight is inefficient. And of course low hp, light rigs pulling heavy cargo will be struggling to get to speed, or climb that ramp. Fleets save money by going with lower horsepower, lighter configs.

That being said, any rig can pretty much pull any load. But, as you are building a fleet you might want to keep in mind over all cost and efficiency compared with the normal operations of that fleet. With the standard game economy, again it doesn't make that much difference in the long run, but if you are using an economy mod it may.

Myself, I don't enjoy pulling standard cargo loads with maxed out heavy beasts. They're harder to maneuver in tight places and I feel like I'm just burning up diesel for nothing. I also don't enjoy fighting a heavy load with an under-powered rig. But, like much of gaming, it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

In the standard game economy, once I made my first million, I bought several different top line trucks with different configs according to what type of jobs I wanted to pull. Now that I'm using a tough econ mod, I'm much more picky about my truck config! :)

[Clyde]

If using a wheel and throttle pedals with manual shifting, pick a good transmission that will have a better final drive ratio for the 'flat' lands and rely on shifting down to handle the steep inclines or avoid that route altogether. Real life I shift like a billion times, mostly without the clutch :D

Find a engine brand you like with the torque curve that you can easily keep max torque in longer. There are some higher revving engines on the Steam worshop. Some are really short. Like rev to 1800 and hit the limiter. Find one you like.


If your mouse or keyboard steering and using the keyboard to shift\automatic you can basically run any engine and trans combo you want.

I use a custom real life economy mod and actually use my real life truck ingame. Although I wish for a Mack Titan :)

[Hybris]

For normal loads if that was going to be my focus would be the shortest possible wheelbase for tight turns on some of these tiny lots. After that if you want to penny pinch then a mid range engine with a 18 speed transmission (T_r_a_n_n_y is censored seriously?) without a retarder will do the job.

Now the key to making this work is routing. Stay on the major highways (I-5, I-80, etc) as much as humanly possible as these won't have that many steep grades and rest stops will be common to make up for the short legs that the smaller rigs tend to have.
To further squeeze out range obviously max out your fuel economy skill and cruise in the highest possible gear for the local conditions.

The only "Normal" cargo loads that should give you pause are the heavy doubles or triples as they might be a bit too close to really needing a beefier rig to pull comfortably.

[Mr.Mocca]

Thanks again for all the replies!