GM & EMD Units

[Anonymous]

OK with all this GM and EMD stuf going on,
What are the better units of each?

Name them than compare the two units in:
Power, Fule consumtion, Repair and Driverbilty.

and don't fight about it. LOL
TYPAN...

[Anonymous]

Do you mean GE and EMD? GM is the owner of EMD. I would start a new thread with the correct names if I were you.

[Anonymous]

Typan, if you really want to compare between manufactures, with power/fuel consumption/reliability, and performance, If you are a shortline operator, I'd suggest an Alco. My experience so far, has been with the "539" prime mover. You just can't kill 'em! Fuel consumption rate is about 75% of comparable 2 cycle diesels, and the block itself is practically "bulletproof"!
Fuel line problems are the biggest draw-back to the 539 units. When the temp dips below freezing, an idling unit will slowly die. The first thingt to happen is the filters waxing up.

[eolafan]

OH NO, NOT THIS AGAIN!!!!!! SCREAM !!!!!!! IT'S A NIGHTMARE ALL OVER AGAIN, AND I THOUGHT WE HAD ENDED THIS HORROR!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

I agree, PLEASE NO MORE. Sounds like Ground Hog Day 2.

[wabash1]

well i have been thinking about this and i am ready to commit. i am going to buy a tyco. cost is the reason i dont think it will pull more for its size but it still be fun... it will only use a few amps per hour so it is fair on exspenses. and wal-mart will always have them in stock.