KW final notice to dealers- no more w900L w900B, t800W or c500

[Truck Shop]

I don't think I said electrical problems are the fault of the cab.

Less trucks?!

Yes fewer models with fewer options too, the thing the truck manufacturers have become
very good at is selling you folks on what they think you need. You only think you custom
ordered a truck, you did-just like the guy before you ordered.

 

[Truck Shop]

There are several studies on the height of the population compared to 100 years ago.
On average males have grown a extra inch since then.
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But long before most any of you were around-The reason Kenworth designed the {B}
cab to replace the 1964 to 1982 {A} cab is partly the same reason the T990/T880 were
designed. For years drivers complained of the tiny A model cab, throttle pedal is almost
straight up {I said almost}. A common trick was nail a short 2x4 to floor to raise the heel.
The B cab added three inches overall at back of cab and two inches in width, and one inch
in overall height--not much but allowed the seat back another 3 inches.
The best thing external air cleaners are going away.
A big reason the Ford Louisville Cab was a winner with vocational was mainly the room,
vision and dash layout.
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People hate change.
And yes folks Pete is dropping the large car look, about time.

 

[92U 3406]

I miss the days of when you could truely custom order a truck. Heavy trucks have quickly gone the way of the automotive industry. Just cookie cutter disposable trucks.

 

[Truck Shop]

I miss the days of when you could truely custom order a truck.

It's bot Burger King---they fooled you into thinking you goy it your way.

 

[92U 3406]

There are several studies on the height of the population compared to 100 years ago.
On average males have grown a extra inch since then.
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But long before most any of you were around-The reason Kenworth designed the {B}
cab to replace the 1964 to 1982 {A} cab is partly the same reason the T990/T880 were
designed. For years drivers complained of the tiny A model cab, throttle pedal is almost
straight up {I said almost}. A common trick was nail a short 2x4 to floor to raise the heel.
The B cab added three inches overall at back of cab and two inches in width, and one inch
in overall height--not much but allowed the seat back another 3 inches.
The best thing external air cleaners are going away.
A big reason the Ford Louisville Cab was a winner with vocational was mainly the room,
vision and dash layout.
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People hate change.
And yes folks Pete is dropping the large car look, about time.

I'm building a W900A right now. I would 100% take that small A cab over the B. I'm also short AF as well so it fits. I drove a newer Volvo and Freightliner a few years ago. Don't like the big cab as much.

 

[Truck Shop]

I'm building a W900A right now. I would 100% take that small A cab over the B. I'm also short AF as well so it fits. I drove a newer Volvo and Freightliner a few years ago. Don't like the big cab as much.

Yes-in your case because of your personal frame size, the A cab works. But really a person that's
6'1" it's kind of cramped. I drove many years ago, yes it's a good looking truck but has it's down
sides for taller drivers.
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Small difference was a big difference when it came to the B model series Mack's.
The standard B cab used for models like the B61 for instance had a flat floor pan.
The higher numbered B73/B75 and up with the larger radiator--those cabs had a
2.5" dropped floor from seat boss forward so it really gave much more leg room
for a person with taller stature although head room to roof was the same. But in
all Kenworth is ready for a major change, basically what they are doing is following
Freightliners lead. Kenworth only has 14 to 15% of the market and Pete about 15%.
As the piece of pie sets today Freightliner has almost 39% of the market. Kenworth's
piece of pie has shrunk very slowly and very little crust left to support the filling.
So really it's simple--sell trucks with your power plants and keep the money closer
to home base.
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The PacCar MX 13 can be spec'd @ 510 horse & 1850 torque at 1000 rpms. That's
a fairly stout engine. Old D9's were hauled with mothing more than a 350 Cummins
rated at 1,100 lbs torque @ 2,100 rpm--and don't miss a shift.