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T2000 versus T800

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by RoscoeX, Feb 1, 2011.

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  1. Feb 1, 2011 #1
    RoscoeX

    RoscoeX Bobtail Member

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    I'm interested in acquiring a Kenworth for step deck work. Is there any fuel efficiency advantage to a T2000 compared to a T800?
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2011 #2
    Brickman

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    The T8 isn't on the same playing field with the T2 plastic truck when it comes to quality.

    As for MPGs I'd imagine if driven right and comparable power trains there wouldn't be a lot of difference.
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2011 #3
    groundpounder

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    good luck keeping a T2 running, IMO your better off with the T-800..
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2011 #4
    REDD

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    I never had a problem keeping my T2 running. Ofcourse it had a older N14 for a engine. The problem I had with my T2 is keeping it together.
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2011 #5
    groundpounder

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    When I was leased to a rather large MN fleet back in the day keeping T2's together was a really big problem with them also, that an electrical gremlins..
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2011 #6
    REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    My 98 T2...

    I'd be driving down the road & the driver's door would pop open under it's own power.... Finally put new latched in. But it still tried to open. I had a gap between the door & the cab once big enough to slide my hand thru.
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2011 #7
    groundpounder

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    thats serious when a door opens up !!
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2011 #8
    FREEBRD

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    From all the posts! It seems ! Sure get the t2000!bhwaahhaaahaa
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2011 #9
    blackw900

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    T2000? I had one for a while....POS! Never again!

    T800's a way better truck!
     
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  12. Feb 2, 2011 #10
    RoscoeX

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    Yes, there must be a reason that, other specs equal, the T8 or W big nose holds its resale value much better than the T2.

    I'll have some highway work but mostly moving smaller equipment in and out of resource roads. The T8 has the most spec options and makes the most sense.
     
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