Any T680 Owners? Would love some feedback.

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Zen Trucker, Feb 24, 2013.

  1. Zen Trucker

    Zen Trucker Road Train Member

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    I am very interested in the T680 and would love to hear how this model is working for you in the real world.

    What are the specs of your truck?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    I am in the process of ordering 3 , all with the 450 Cummins
     
  4. Zen Trucker

    Zen Trucker Road Train Member

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    I look forward to hearing how you like them.
     
  5. 58Skylane

    58Skylane Medium Load Member

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    I should be getting my new 2013 next month. I ordered it with the front air ride suspension and I'm very curious how it's going to ride and handle compared to the spring.
     
  6. Oram

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    Mine will be 2014 model, and also in the next month. Also 450 Cummins and air ride front, and the GT 703 top of the line leather seats. I hope for a very smooth ride.
     
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  7. Penske170

    Penske170 Bobtail Member

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    Well Zen Trucker I am not an owner/Operator But Currently driving a 2013 T 680! I know trucks are like Microsoft O/S 1st 500 or so will have issues mine had less than 6500 miles on it and DEF dozer went to Sh-T and now it needs to go back to shop because of EGR Plugged ! I think this Yr model is so new that the techs are outdated with this model and all need new training! The company I drive for has another 3 units same setup the first one before it rolled out of our shop had to be sent to The DEALER for the DEF dozer! then my truck make it #2 now the 3rd is in the shop in Sacramento KW with Dozer gone My Company is realy upset with KW,s but Dealer is doing all that they can to keep good faith Another thing that you need to be aware of The NavPlus is a great unit but if you plan on ordering the Phone Modem for the system you are looking at $850.00 just for the KIT anyway the Bluetooth system works ok as long as you have a compatible Smart Phone ! as stated before about Phone Modem the paid service is a sub service of Sprint! as for FUEL mpg im average about 7.8 bear in mind that I have only been in the truck about 3weeks and still learning what it can and cant do ! P.S I hate the short armrest and I have check in to getting longer but im stuck with them ! I will post later as time goes by
     
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  8. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Dealer is trying to pin down a build & delivery date for my 3.
     
  9. Nexwinner

    Nexwinner Light Load Member

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    I just heard from some guys at the Kenworth plant in Chillicothe; it seems that they have over 600 trucks waiting for harnesses because their supplier can't get them all that they need. So I am guessing that deliveries are going to be slower than normal. You can check it out here and the last few pages deal with the slowdowns, layoffs and two day closings each week. Seems that they have orders out the wazoo but can't fill them. http://www.topix.com/forum/city/chillicothe-oh/TKAG3TS510TP6GF39

    Addendum: Isn't it amazing that the workers post their company business for all the world to see...The miracle of the internet..:)
     
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  10. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    Yet someone on here posted that it was only 4 weeks from the day they ordered a new PETE it was custom built and sitting at the dealer:biggrin_2556:
     
  11. Zen Trucker

    Zen Trucker Road Train Member

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    Thanks Penske170 for the review. Yes, early adopters in all areas do pay a certain price.
     
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