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hows the t800?

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by BanditTrucker, Apr 30, 2015.

  1. Apr 30, 2015 #1
    BanditTrucker

    BanditTrucker Light Load Member

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    looking to buy a pre-dpf 2007 t800 with the 475 c15 acert cat and a 13 speed ultrashift, 237wheel base and 3:36rears.

    what mpg can i expect with this truck running midwest regional pulling a smooth-bore milk tanker 80k one way and empty back?

    i heard the mpg difference is minimal to non-existant in the t800 vs t600

    any things i should look out for in this truck/engine/tranny?
     
    BanditTrucker, Apr 30, 2015
    BanditTrucker, Apr 30, 2015
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  3. Apr 30, 2015 #2
    kimbosa

    kimbosa Medium Load Member

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    I love the t800 there workers, i been a 03 for about 9 years and very little down time. Great ride.
     
    kimbosa, Apr 30, 2015
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  4. May 20, 2015 #3
    WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    Fuel mileage is reflective of a number of factors, to include drivetrain, stochiometric ratio, speed and gear ratios, and driver habits. If you're running 75 MPH with 4.11 rears, don't expect fuel mileage to be phenomenal.
    I like the T800... good all-around platform, high commonality of parts with other KW products, available spec'ed for line haul, vocational, heavy haul, etc. Probably my second favorite Kenworth product (and the first probably isn't what you'd expect it to be).
     
    WitchingHour, May 20, 2015
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