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Old 09-03-2012, 09:54 PM   #2
The Newell
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I can tell you from first hand experience that doing mountains takes a LOT of horsepower.

I pulled my cargo trailer ( 8,800 lbs ) with my 1976 Newell with a good running 6V92

A 6% or greater grade will have you down to about 10 mph in First Gear. Not a pleasant situation.

If you plan on pulling something heavy, You absolutely need all the power that you can get. You also should have a good Jake Brake or Retarder.

Getting up the mountain is one thing that wears you out but that downhill part will absolutely scare the heck out of you
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