In the world of work, the debate is not “gas versus diesel.” Sure, there are times when a gasoline engine is the right tool, but diesel is the fuel of choice on most big jobs. Instead of arguing about which handle to grab at the pump, what I hear (or read) most people fighting about is engine layout. Some manufacturers swear by “V” cylinder configurations, and their loyalists follow suit; others, however, stake their claim on inline engines. So, which is best? Former Caterpillar engineer and longtime semi truck dealer Jim Coles is a red-blooded believer in the inline-six. He began his career at Caterpillar in 1966 before opening a…
Listen to a Former CAT Engineer Explain Why Inline-Sixes Are Better Than V8s for Hard Work
