KW 680 vs Crapcadia

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Midnightrider909, Feb 24, 2017.

  1. CasanovaCruiser

    CasanovaCruiser Road Train Member

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    I always hear about Volvos being the most ergonomic trucks. How? I'm 6'4 and I feel like I've gotta fold myself up to sit in one. The #### seats don't even drop all the way to the floor.
     
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  3. Voodoo Pyg

    Voodoo Pyg Oink! Oink!

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    Take the Kenworth. Your pockets will thank you later in fuel expenses. That alone is the only reason why I would drive one.
     
  4. Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Road Train Member

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    ^^ If you are 6'4" why do you want the seat on the floor?

    I want the seat as high as I can get it so my legs are not folded up. Are you driving a chopped top auto hauler?
     
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  5. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    I feel like the T-680 has a tighter turning radius as well....I am a die hard KW fan,
     
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  6. Hegemeister

    Hegemeister Road Train Member

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    I have driven both trucks over the past 5 years. I currently own a T680. No comparison! Kenworth all the way in every respect. Wish I had time to list all the details. KENWORTH!!!
     
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  7. CasanovaCruiser

    CasanovaCruiser Road Train Member

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    seat on the floor keeps my knees from bashing into the steering column and dash with every bump. Can't put the seat back very far in a day cab.
    I could sit with my head in the ceiling but that's kind of ridiculous. It feels that way at least
     
  8. Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Road Train Member

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    I have only spent limited time a Volvo day cab but I don't ever remember that being an issue.

    The sleeper trucks defiantly don't have that problem.

    I guess our body proportions must be different.
     
  9. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Myself even at 6 ft feel like I'm jacked way up in a Volvo.....Volvo sucks balls.
    I'm old school....we rode on the floor with the big hood!

    Only good thing is the 780 sleeper.
    I have a Legacy low pro seat....It goes in every truck I drive
     
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  10. BostonTanker

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  11. Midnightrider909

    Midnightrider909 Road Train Member

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    We're almost done moving in and I can tell if this is a higher-quality truck. It does however have some cheap things like the latches above the passenger seats. I tried to adjust them but there is no adjustment. Do you guys have the same problem?
     
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