The Kenworth T680 Advantage features the optimized powertrain combination of the 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage automated transmission, Dana’s Spicer® AdvanTEK 40 tandem drive axles, and the new, factory-installed Kenworth aerodynamic package. As a result, the T680 Advantage with 76-inch sleeper offers up to a 5 percent fuel economy improvement* compared to last year’s T680 76-inch sleeper with 2013 PACCAR MX-13 engine, Eaton UltraShift PLUS LAS 10-speed transmission, and Dana DSP40 6×4.
CIT Kenworth Chicago – Mokena, Kenworth of Indianapolis, and Inland Kenworth – Phoenix were among recent stops on the tour, which began in June and concluded Oct. 1 at Kenworth Northwest – Yakima in Washington state.
The Kenworth T680 Advantage ‘Efficiency in Motion’ Tour demonstrated to customers that the T680 Advantage can significantly reduce their fuel costs while remaining a driver’s first choice, according to Scott Nichols, principal operating manager for Kenworth of Indianapolis.
“Sometimes fleet and truck operators can find it difficult to discover a truck that significantly lowers their operating costs while at the same time offers drivers a great driving experience,” Nichols said. “Kenworth has successfully met that challenge in the past by offering trucks with industry-leading aerodynamics and comfort. The tour demonstrated to our customers that the Kenworth T680 Advantage is something better, a whole lot better. The overall feedback we heard from both fleet owners and drivers was amazing.
“When fleets begin to realize the fuel savings with the T680 Advantage package, they get excited and really start to engage, asking all sorts of questions about the different fuel-saving components,” said Nichols. “When drivers see all the comfort the T680 has to offer and the features that make it an easier truck to drive, they love it and want it as their truck,” Nichols said.
From their comments, it’s apparent that both fleet owners and drivers see the Kenworth T680 as the all-in-one truck model for both of them, Nichols added.
