How do Hess trucks compare to Bruder trucks? Specifically, which are more durable? Also, do doors open and close? Engine hood open up? Thanks.
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I'm not familiar with Bruder trucks so I cannot compare them. I will tell you that my nephew is 2.5 years old and is rough with his trucks. The Hess truck has withstood his tough playing. I think the doors open, but I'm not sure about the engine hood.
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My son has one Bruder vehicle (a skid steer loader) and this Hess truck. Both seem equally durable. The Hess seems to have more moving parts (but on this one the door/engine hood don't open), which are great and have held up to my son's not so gentle play. The Hess also has lots of lights, sounds and movement...so some bells and whistles our Bruder does not have.
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We have two Hess trucks for sale, the first is a 2013 Hess Toy Truck and Tractor for 54.99 + 5.62 shipping that comes with the tractor and batteries. The second is the 2013 Mini Hess Truck and Racers for 18.50 + 4.99 shipping. Hope this answers your questions. These are both in stock and ready to ship if you are interested.
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We've had ours for a year now. We love it. Our truck is also outside in Minnesota 24/7! Very durable so far! :)
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Very Happy with the Bruder truck..... as previously stated.ThanksDr., Velnosky
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The cortex is more for trucks that still have factory warranties. they offer other programmers that are cheaper, however I don't have one bad thing to say about the programmer. When it's in performance mode it's all out balls to the wall, mpg mode I gain a few mpgs if I can keep my foot out of It. I don't use the tow mode so I'm no help there but for a plug and play it's worth the money. Change trans pressures shift points del mph gov. Most of the time mine is on 93 performance mode and I also have a lil work done to the motor 2012 5.3 haven't been beet by a hemi yet
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Yes! I've purchased less expensive RC's and have been disappointed in how quickly they fell apart. This is high-quality, sturdy, and easily repairable. Components do break occasionally, but the replacement parts are not expensive are easy to find, and easy to replace. My two boys, ages 9 and 11 each have one and we've been very pleased with how well the trucks have held up and how much fun they are (for me too!).
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I have an 08 Pro-4X sb crew cab. My truck definitely performs better than stock but i loaded the performance tune that requires 91 octane gas. I have not tried the other available tunes. Overall pleased, no downside. My truck only gets driven 3-4k moles per year so the premium fuel doesnt hurt too bad.
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The mantruck is more of a European style truck, where the Mack is more like the United States Cement trucks. I believe it is a preference thing but my 6 year old loves his Bruder trucks, we have built many roads throughout the house.
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Chose the Man over the Mack because my son's other Bruder trucks are Man. The water hose is durable but we've never actually put water in it and I'm sure you can appreciate why. All of our Bruder toys have been fantastic - far, FAR better than the junk most other toy brands are putting out.
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Both my grandsons have this truck and they have had hours and hours of fun with them!! I would certainly recommend this truck?
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The Fire Engine is not battery operated. I have purchased several (5) Bruder trucks and all of them are "hands on" toys. He plays with them for hours. You can not go wrong with Bruder. The trucks are unbelievably durable.
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Unicorn... When i bought mine i noticed a tiny bit of power increase only on the lvl 4 tune. I think they rate it at 25 hp gain, and 24 ft lb torque. The thing i really liked about it was it had firm shifts all the way through 3rd gear. Definitly going to help if your towing. But if your looking for just hp increase overall i would get a blackbear tune. Wont get number like a diesel but it will definitely help.
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This is NOT a cheap plastic truck. Bruder trucks are some of the most durable toy trucks around!
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The 22RE engines were from 1985 to 95. I believe that they do not have OBDII. These truck belong in the scrape yard. (kidding enjoy your truck)
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I highly recommend Borla. They arent loud and obnoxious like flowmaster can be. On my 01 F150 gives me a nice low rumble getting through the gears but is nice and quiet on the highway... until you stomp on it then let the screaming commence.
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on fuel economy mode no change in mpg (same) i run now 87 performance what a power diference lower end gets a lot of kick ,it realy shows serious power on 93 performance but i dont want to run 93 because of $ per gal so you'll be happy with 87,i got that unit just for towing i tow 6 k boat than it burns less fuel and pulls way better up hill here in new england would highly recommend cortex (only) nothing else ,my last truck dodge ram with flushpeg waist of money no change in power stay away cortex kicks a.. Buy it and enjoy it
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My grandson has one of these and NO the doors don't open and close. He loves this truck though.