Justin

Dec 12, 2019

Submitted by Justin

Winter morning. 2015 388 Peterbilt with a 60 series, 18 speed, 3:36 rears.

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The 2007 379 is powered by a Caterpillar C15 Acert, with a 13-speed automated manual transmission and 3.08 rears.

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