All other things being equal (horsepower & torque ratings), longevity and legacy should enter into a discussion about these diesel engines. I'll go for the manufacturer whose primary business is designing and building diesel engines over a truck manufacturer whose sideline business is manufacturing small diesel engines. One might find it interesting that one of the primary suppliers of diesel engines for International's Class 7 & 8 trucks is Cummins.
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