The original T800 built a well-deserved reputation as a versatile, reliable workhorse. Kenworth has worked incredibly hard to continue and improve this reputation. Based on the popularity of the Kenworth T880, it is doing the job admirably.

We will take a quick look at some of the biggest improvements from the T800 and the T880!

Flexibility

As an all-around work horse, the T880 can be configured in a number of vocational and long haul configurations. If you’ve got a fleet that covers a lot of different roles, the T880 can be configured to address nearly all of them. You can streamline your parts needs and PM programs. The T880 comes standard with the new Paccar MX13 engine. However, trucks can be specified with a Cummins ISX if needed. Of course you can specify a wide variety of rears, transmissions and axles.

Visibility

One of the biggest improvements that drivers will appreciate is the wider and longer cab with better visibility! The cab is nearly 8 inches wider than the T800. It comes with a wide one-piece windshield that allows for increased visibility over the shorter and narrower hood. Speaking of the hood, the hood is sectioned into five pieces allowing you to change just the piece that has been damaged rather than the entire hood. This can save you a ton of time and money to service the routine damage that occurs in vocational uses. For example rather than replace an entire hood just replace the fender that got damaged!

Since the T880 shares the same cab and interior with the T680 you get the extra leg room and comfort with a better turning radius and more visibility with that 2.5 inch shorter hood. The instrument panel has been streamlined to be one sweeping surface rather than the two panels of the T800. The display is logically laid out and easy to read, if you’ve been driving a T800 or a T680 you will feel right at home in the cab. The road noise in the cab has been reduced considerably and the windows on the doors and rearview mirrors offer a more comprehensive view that will aid your drivers during drop and pick operations.

Drive a Kenworth T880

The T880 rides smoother and has more consistent power delivery than the T800 making those long days in the seat more productive and less frustrating.

If you are looking for a versatile, reliable truck that is also comfortable and looks great give the T880 a drive!

The Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck was recently named 2015 Truck of the Year by American Truck Dealers (ATD).  Click the links below to read more about it.

Posted: 3/6/2015

Looking for a fuel efficient truck with ultimate cab comfort? Look no further! The Kenworth T680 delivers on both fronts! First we will talk about fuel mileage. There are two ways the T680 works to get you more miles out of every dollar spent on fuel. First is aerodynamics. Everyone knows that drag can really drive down fuel economy.

Kenworth worked tirelessly to make the T680 the most aerodynamic tractor in their product line.

T680 Fuel Efficiency

Kenworth used skirts around the rear and top of the tractor to create an area for the trailer to draft in. Ths greatly reduces drag and improves fuel economy. Kenworth even developed mud flaps that are more aerodynamic!

The second thing that can save you money on fuel is reducing the weight of the tractor itself. The MX13 engine has a low center of gravity. Another innovation available on the T680, such as the Kenworth Idle Management System, can save a long haul OTR truck $3,000 to $4,000 per year in fuel costs by using a battery system to heat and cool the cab in all types of weather without the truck idling. This system has a small footprint, is easy to use and does not eat into storage space under the bunk. Combine this with super singles, Eaton Fuller Automatic Transmissions and the 2×4 drive system, which will alone save 600lbs of weight from your tractor and the fuel savings pile up quickly!

Kenworth Cab Comfort

We all know how challenging it can be to be in the seat. Have you ever gotten in a cab and just been unable to get into a good driving position or you find yourself forever messing with the HVAC controls? The Kenworth T680 can make your life easier on both counts.

The Kenworth T680 offers a 40% reduction in road noise inside the cab, giving you a more quite environment so that you can keep your focus on the road, in addition the folks at Kenworth worked hard to make sure that anyone could find a comfortable driving position by offering a slew of adjustable features and an ergonomic, driver friendly environment.

The T680 has an automatic climate control system available; simply pick a temperature that you are comfortable with and the T680 does the rest! The filters are easy to get to for maintenance and the system is reliable and efficient.

These are just as few of the reasons many of our customers prefer the T680. We’re sure that if you take a look at the T680 you will find a reason to love one too. For more information contact https://www.coopskw.com/.