What the main difference is between a w900 and T800 performance wise?

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Airman89, Jul 13, 2015.

  1. Airman89

    Airman89 Light Load Member

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    Just as the title reads. Are there anyone well known differences? I've googled this and the only thing that is brought up is that the T800 is more versatile and better off-road. Thanks
     
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  3. AModelCat

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    You can typically spec a W900 and T800 with more or less the same options. The main difference is that T800's are a setback steer axle, which helps with manouverability. A lot of guys in my area prefer the T800's to the W900's because of that since they run 18k to 20k lb steer axles and wide base steering tires. If you like the W900 hood over the standard T800 you can check out the T800H. It's basically the W900B hood with the fenders moved back about 6 inches or so.
     
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  4. Caterpillar Cowboy

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    Supposedly the T800H is no longer available. I'm spec'ing a glider kit with a dealer right now, so when I find out I can let you guys know. I want a Seminole paint job real bad, but they look kinda goofy on a T800's sloped hood.
     
  5. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I could have sworn there were a couple brand new high hood 800's on the dealer's lot last time I was there. I'm going to have to check it out next time I'm there. They were really popular with the loggers around here because of the bigger rad.
     
  6. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    The 880 replaced the 800
     
  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Kenworth still shows the 800 as being in production on their website. I used to hate the 880 when it first came out but I'm starting to warm up to it now that I've seen a few dressed up nicely.
     
  8. A_C_Cooper

    A_C_Cooper Light Load Member

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    Can't remember where I read it but I believe Kenworth said they will continue to make T800's so long as the demand for them justifies it.
     
  9. Caterpillar Cowboy

    Caterpillar Cowboy Heavy Load Member

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    No it didn't.

    Not yet anyways.
     
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