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2007-01-23 09:26:22 · 7 answers · asked by cagedfury9654 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
tractor trailers get 7 mpg on average
2007-01-23 09:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bob K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Typically your average over the road truck will hold anywhere from 200 to 300 gallons of diesel fuel. Average fuel economy depends on alot of factors such as the size of your load, whether you are pulling a flatbed trailer or van trailer, the shape of the tractor hood (flat hooded Peterbilt 379 model vs a more aerodynamic Kenworth T-2000) and engine model. The average is around 5 to 6 miles per gallon. Some guys say they get 7 mpg at times but that is pretty high.
2016-04-01 04:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-14 11:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run a fleet of trucks where I work and the answer is it varies. It depends on the type of engine, transmission, weight the truck is carrying and the terrain. But an overall average is around 4 to 6 MPG. It does not sound like much and it isn't. That is one reason (along with road use taxes, etc.) that is costs so much to move freight from point A to point B. Hope this answers your question somewhat.
2007-01-23 09:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by miataman042 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
those are all good answers,when i drove i have gotten as low as 2.5 going into the wind in newmexico when i was loaded and trying to go 75mph and as much as 11 mpg with empty trailer and in the flats and almost 13mpg bob tailing
2007-01-23 14:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by badmts 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
whats the average fuel mileage of a tractor truck without a trailer
2014-10-27 12:05:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on make and model and engine and weight and speed and weather and and and...
drove a 99 freightliner (with a detroit 60 engine) for a while, that came to about 5.5 avg. right now i have a newer peterbilt (cummings engine, a ISX) and that gets about 7 avg.
2007-01-23 12:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by magiceye81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anywhere from 4.5mpg to 7.5mpg depending on truck ,the driver,&road conditions&load
2007-01-23 13:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by trashyflatbedder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋