The W900 question.

Hey Everyone,

So now that I'm pretty committed to the turnpike gig, and the company I'm signed too, is committed to tripling the size of the LCV fleet in 18 months, its time to start thinking about the next truck.

My experiences with Modern Areo trucks of all makes and configurations, has not been good at all. My current Volvo I bought new in 2018 (2019 model) has had almost $60K in warranty work, and $10-12K out of pocket repairs in 600 000kms. While that sounds bad (and it is) this has actually been the best truck I've owned/driven. The Freightliners, Internationals, Volvo's, Pete 579 and KW T680 I had company, can only be described as rolling trash cans. The best truck I ever had, was a 2007 KW T660 with a C15 and 1.25 million kms.

As we all know, 98% of guys pulling Super B (Deck/Tanker/Hopper), Heavy Haul/Oversize, some LCV are running W900/T800s, 379/389 Petes, WS 4900's and the odd International 9900 here and there. Simple durable trucks with modern powertrains, that can handle being heavy all the time.

So out of those, I'm a W900 guy all day long, and the company is KW for the company trucks, so I can get in on some of that volume pricing. The question becomes, what kind of MPG can a guy expect in a modern W900 vs This Areo Junk, pulling LCV/SuperB?

W900 76in Studio, 240wb, X15 565/2050 Performance, 18 speed, 11R22.5's 3:25 gears. Run in 8lo (17th) which is 0.86 OD (save the big 0.73 OD for single trailer/Bobtail) and cruise at 1385 RPM @100km/hr (62mph). When the wind picks up, or conditions suck, drop to 7hi direct (16th), slow down to 90km/hr and run at 1450rpm.

Is 6-6.5 mpg (US) feasible in the summer? Winter I've given up guessing lol.

 

Appreciate the feedback, was this pulling a tanker? running 70mph?

 

Appreciate the feedback,

The problem with the W990, is it uses the same harness/air system/18 computers and modules as the T680. The W900 has 80% less wiring/computers/modules, esp with the Cummins. The durability is in the classic models, if I could just order a 660 I would lol.

 

Thanks for the feedback, we’re these bug engine or chassis related issues?