weight of 8V71

[ChuckMC8]

 Would a 3/4 ton pickup have the weight capacity to haul a complete 8V71 in the pickup's bed?
How much does the complete engine weigh? TIA

[RJ]

Chuck -

All three of the most popular bus engines (8V71, 6V92 and 8V92) weigh about 2200 - 2400 lbs dry (no fluids).

Best if strapped to a pallet.

Might be better to rent a car-hauler trailer from U-Haul and center the engine over the two axles - the pick-up can easily pull the trailer, rather than adding the weight to the bed (and to the rear tires!).

FWIW & HTH. . .

[akroyaleagle]

Here's a little info for your files,

2-cycle DDA, dry weight:

6-71 = 2150 lbs.
6-71TA = 2195 lbs.
6V-71 = 1960 lbs.
8V-71 = 2345 lbs.
8V-71TA = 2415 lbs.
12V-71 = 3300 lbs.
6V-92TA = 2020 lbs.
8V-92TA = 2415 lbs.

Three of the most popular Allison transmission dry weights:

V-730 series (3-speed): 890 lbs.
HT740 series (4-speed): 840 stock, 979 with retarder
HT750 series (5-speed): 940

[ChuckMC8]

Thanks guys, that helps.