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  1. Apr 3, 2013 #1
    O.Henry

    O.Henry Road Train Member

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    Saw a post referring to a Kentworth T680. I am familiar with brands (K-Wopper,Petercar,Freightshaker,etc) What does the letter,and numbers that follow stand for?
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2013 #2
    old time

    old time Medium Load Member

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    Just model numbers for different trucks. KW has W900,T680,T800 etc. Pete has 389,587 etc
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2013 #3
    Six9GS

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    I went to the different manufacturers web sites, Peterbilt.com , Kenworth.com to start getting familiar with the different models. Also occasionally look at some of the used truck dealer web sites (dreaming I guess). Still got lots to learn about the models, but they are starting to be familiar.
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2013 #4
    O.Henry

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    I know with cars,GT=Gran Turismo,LTD=Limited,etc..So I am sure the letters mean somthing.Do the numbers have anything to do with engine size?
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2013 #5
    snoracerx

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    No nothing to do with engine size you can order many different engine configurations in the same model


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  8. Apr 5, 2013 #6
    Allow Me.

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    How about Harley Davidson ? They have so many model numbers, like 5 or 6 letters.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2013 #7
    RickG

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    I know with lighter trucks , even Freightliner the number signifies the weight class . FL 60 class 6 , FL 70 class 7 . Chevy and Dodge 4500 class 4 .
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck_classification
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2013 #8
    Drac1985

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    Yep. I own an FLHTCU. Too many letters for the kid. I just say Ultra..
     
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