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My 2000 IH4700 (195HP) gets about 8 MPG, and it's almost always pulling the chipper. My 2006 F550 gets 8-9, and it has the dump trailer/Dingo behind 90% of the time. My new RAM 2500 gets about 16 normal, 13 when towing either of the above. Both tow options weigh ~7200 as is. Everything runs diesel.

Bummer, Brian. Hopefully only something minor.

Brian, it's definitely a better looking deal than the Sterling, but be warned. That model year with that engine is known to be a potential problem related to failure, requiring a rebuild/resleeve. Make sure to get the maintenance records for it. If it was rebuilt (like mine) the engine should...

I now know one of the owners of one locally, and he basically agreed with the sentiment. He said the truck outperforms others in his fleet of the same caliber from a towing/hauling and fuel economy perspective, but when it's time for maintenance and repairs, he stated it's 30-50% more expensive...

Both of my truck mechanics had this to say about Sterlings when I was shopping for my chip truck: "When they run, there isn't a truck in it's class that can beat it. When they break down, prepare to bend over and donate heavily"...