MISSING SOMETHING 2020 Kenworth T680 Super Singles & Dead Axle Full Load Tour & Review

[@acd1202]

As a Brit this is the first truck I would actually buy, although a lifting axle in front of the drive riides better. Those worried about traction don't forget that in Sweden they run 6x2 at 145000lbs on ice roads without problems, just hit the weight transfer button and welly it.

[@47rintin1]

What is that? lbs stands for lips?

[@noctiseturnus]

Lift axles aren't legal in that way in Canada. You'll sometimes see.then as an additional.axle.for.trucks going into the US

[@dude7838]

This truck specification is awesome. Love that tan VIT interior.

[@frankekasjr8671]

Great video Andy. Good to see you still have a great attitude. Missing part of your finger will NOT slow you down.

[@elcamionologoprod.8639]

A marvelous Kenworth T680 always elegance. Cheers from Dominican Republic.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

That fire extinguisher is a toe catcher, that's gotta go somewhere else. Love the swivel seat.

[@koloboks79]

Hi Andy, sorry to hear about your injury, hope all is well. I like how you do your videos, thanks. Keep up the good work 👍

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching

[@ethangould2898]

Love the color of the t680 world’s best

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching

[@cdanscuk]

what kind of weight difference is there between drum and disc all around?

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

None.

[@badeiser]

Once you have dick you will never go back though 😉

[@tsimmons1974ts]

Seem like that would be a traction problem bobtailing super singles dummy axle, just my 2 cents ..

[@Torsee]

It’s been done in Europe for years!

[@afluffypinecone3577]

This is a Canadian truck

[@diamondheat9]

I ran supers singles for a year and never had traction problems but I was always attached to a trailer.

[@donrilett8982]

Great video Andy. Hope your feeling better soon

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

It’s a process

[@ghostscantkill]

Nice. Until you get to the dead axle and super singles.

[@afluffypinecone3577]

What's the point in buying a $200k semi truck, basically getting all the bells and whistles, to only have a single powered axle?

[@diamondheat9]

The only reason I imagine is for weight.

[@afluffypinecone3577]

@@diamondheat9 For hauling in Canada? I don't think so.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I know as far as my truck, no it's not a Kenworth, but there have been a few times that I have had to lock both differentials in just to get out of a door, or sometimes pot holes in parking lots are bad enough to hang it up. I would be a little concerned with a dead diff. like that.

[@martin_pigeonsky]

Hello Andy another great video.What is the cost in that spec?

[@EgeGrin]

Wow! Cool.. It is really convenient-individual heating for each functional. Nice truck. Kenworth never ceases to surprise with innovations.. Thank you for the video author. Another like. Excellent work.Watched until the end of this video.. At the end, Andy sneezed... Be healthy - we usually say to each other in such cases. Don't hurt Andy! And there is also a belief among Russians that when someone sneezes or the narrator sneezes during a story, it means that the story is true..I'm sorry, I just wanted to tell you what my story is about.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

It was absolutely true. Thanks for the story.

[@EgeGrin]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy ,I believe it.. 🙂When viewing the video, there was not a drop of doubt... 😉and in General, I like your videos.. ☝ this The more you tell and show the truck of my dreams. 😊

[@danielstahlberg713]

Why isn't the dead axle liftable?

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

It’s illegal in Manitoba to have a liftable axle.

[@wheelman1235]

I was thinking the same. I drive in Europe and it's very common to see liftable dead axles on tractors, especially in England. Raising the axle saves on fuel and tire wear, when unloaded. The drawback is decreased traction on wet and not so perfect roads with gross weights. . I can see why Manitoba does not permit it. I'm not really a big fan on these axle configurations either. Off the toll routes in Europe, on these small roads, maneuverability is critical and thus the 6x2.

[@p1kkujuha]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy really? They're quite common in Europe. Some brands even have disconnecting tandems so that you can lift one of the drive axles. Edit: is dump valve legal?

[@danielstahlberg713]

Yes Volvo and Sisu have liftable tandem, what i know of. But most trucks in sweden are singleaxle drive and liftable tag or puscher axle. Dump valve are most common on trailers i think but yes legal

[@JAAB9296]

I drove a KW with a dead axel and super singles. They suck, at times if you are on wet ground and hooking to a trailer you had better get a running start. They are easy to get stuck as well. Overall, I would never own a tractor with super singles with a dead axel.

[@scotttkuhn]

Think a guy who lives in Canada would know that that thing be ok if live south of I40 in America

[@adriandavis9790]

John , we’ve been using tag axles (or dead axles ) in Britain with no trouble for years no problem with them at all better turning circle as well.

[@JAAB9296]

@@adriandavis9790 Well, I guess you never drove a double screw tractor dude

[@diamondheat9]

I can attest to getting stuck on super singles. Picking up a/c units up in Chicago at night and I assume ice underneath the snow. Took me an hr to turn around to line up with the trailer after getting stuck just a few feet away.

[@morresortiz]

The color is perfect on that truck 👌

[@EDDIEHAUL]

Very nice truck, very nice video introduction.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching

[@Turbo-6]

Hi Andy, thanks for another great video! What is the rear gear and last ratio in trans. Sorry if I missed it. Thanks again

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

.77 on trans and 3.08 on gears.

[@everetteboulware2854]

Get well soon Andy

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Much appreciated

[@deantait8326]

Oh my, you're in central Canada in February. It looks CA, ca, ca, cold. I'm in NC and it's coldest climate I've lived in. LA, Houston and now Charlotte NC.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Most of my trucks have Dayton Hubs.. I lifted a tire behind my back and wedged my finger between the stud and the rim.. It was very painfull but he only way I could get out of that sitution was to lift the wheel back off from the hub and it was hard to move it because my finger was a wedge.. My finger was flat and had the thread grooves in it .. turned very purple .. killed the fingernail .. died and fell off..

[@billupstateny9151]

The dead axle is a concept that western star, specifically the 5700 xe is heavily invested. The scenario is wholly devoted to increased fuel milage, and slight weight reduction, no shaft, no lubrication pump. Question why any O/O would sacrifice Canadian winter traction with a single drive axle and super single (hydroplane) tires.? Typical WS ratios in the 2.80 range.

[@dutchman2506]

It works good in winter,drive my Peterbilt 579 for over 3 years single axle,just put hard tires on the drive as soft is wearing faster. For driving it is no difference 6x2 or 6x4

[@billupstateny9151]

What is your fuel milage?

[@eugeneklemenz]

Nice truck and what color red is it and can you get a wooden steering wheel

[@donbrown8494]

Love the super singles but got 265 talls after two new trucks that got 250 k miles on each truck no tire problems super handle uneven train construction Ice and snow ruts super singles just glide over it with easy no ruts throwing you around when ya hit the gap between tires like I said 250 k on supers singles are average and and tire still had over 14 thousand tread when replaced just not sure about the single drive axle but I hear they get crazy fuel mileage

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

That was the idea with the configuration. Max out fuel economy

[@GrierTheBest]

I like everything about this truck except the Paccar Engine.

[@dennisgleasure5600]

We have 2 set up like this in mich, they suck... .very bad in winter months getting traction

[@macbeliever]

With this setup, could you configure the one live axle to have a locker?

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Yes. It has a locker on it.

[@Trucklife-mn7lx]

Is this color Radient Red Effect ???

[@Obi1kenobi10]

Nice rig. Not sure about the "dead axle " thoe. When is the funeral and should we send flowers

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Daisies only.

[@edwarddavis507]

Andy! Now M&CK, who’s so proud of their single latching hood on the &nthem, will have to redo all their commercials. All kidding aside, that’s a very scary thought when you could get locked under the hood. Certainly a fix will probably be out for the hood on that truck.

[@Torsee]

Ha, Ha...a trapped man hood release! Sort of like what is in modern trunks of cars.

[@kingprettie01]

Hey guys was wondering is there an advantage of having the dead axle as the 2nd axle instead of the 3rd axle for a 6x2 tractor. I've notice a few manufacturers having it & even being a drop axle sometimes.

[@2WheelsLiving]

I am kind of surprised Kenworth didn’t make the 76” high rise sleeper an option for the w990 too. They look like they utilize the same cab and mid rise sleeper anyway.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

They only have the high rise on the T680.

[@2WheelsLiving]

Okay I was pretty sure. I’m just surprised that Kenworth doesn’t offer the W990 with the high rise sleeper.

[@Sukhveer_999]

What is the price of this truck ?

[@norcalray7182]

I don't get the one drive axle.

[@roadtrain5910]

same here or super singles on drive

[@tommyjones2443]

weight reduction in bulk hauling.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

It’s for fuel savings and weight

[@roadtrain5910]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy 3 ounces per wheel savings?

[@carmiethompson2676]

Is this the Standard Hood or the Short Hood? In your future video's for the 600/800's, please specify. Thanks!

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Will do.

[@tommyjones2443]

what do you think about dual drive tires with super single for pusher axle in 6x2 configuration. 1traction 2not being stranded 3 better ride when empty. what do you think? locker in live axle. horizontal exhaust to compensate for additional weight.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

There was a tanker outfit out of Milwaukee that tried that. I'd think it would be less squirmy. With a front axle lift.i hate grassburner exhaust. I flamed a turbo once. My truck I drive now has one. But Its a day cab. If the truck I flamed a turbo with had a grassburner it would have burnt up.

[@mikeisaacs2314]

What if you get on a uneven surface and you need to lock in your axles?

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

The air drops out of the rear axle to provide more traction on the drive axle.

[@MichaelSmith-nd4rr]

What a shame they didn't spec the Cummins. DAF motor is gutless it in one

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

False. Sorry the Paccar is a great reliable engine. The cummins is good too.

[@wheelman1235]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy Paccar now offers for Europe in the Daf brand a 530 hp rating. All that's missing is a Eaton Fuller transmission.

[@MichaelSmith-nd4rr]

More salesman bs. I own one, drive it 6 days a week , it's gutless, and that exhaust hiss is deafening, so just stick selling before you acuse me of being false

[@badeiser]

Michael Smith yeah the slip joints on the manifold will drive you nuts on my 3ed one now and at 3000 a whack installed it gets old fast

[@47rintin1]

@@wheelman1235 What's wrong with the DAF transmission. What's wrong with the DAF engine, which is renamed PACCAR? PACCAR is the proud mother of three great truck manufactures and she herself doesn't make a bold.

[@ismaelcortez9008]

Andy the finger man 🤔 Lol

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Hahah. Sounds kinda bad. Hahah

[@edwarddavis507]

By the way, lots of prayers for your recovery both physically and mentally. Very horrible accident! Sorry it happened!

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks EDWARD.

[@fatherdirt2866]

Is there any way we can add a toilet in this model if possible..... Or the w900

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Gross. Pull over at the truck stop.

[@wheelman1235]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy When nature calls ......

[@kevinbarry71]

Sorry to hear about your injury. I guess the owner of the truck is never going where it snows. Seems unlikely given where you are located

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

He is based in Winnipeg in the snow.

[@CarlosTorres-hv5ym]

so if it illegal to have a lift axle, why is isn't the drive axle on on the far rear and the dead one in the middle?, very curious to know.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Tag axle behind drives can put more weight on the steers. In front of the drives takes weight off the steers. Saves about 800 lbs Old TNT Holland Fords had them Lite weight more freight.

[@CarlosTorres-hv5ym]

Jerry Kinnin thanks for the facts never thought of that

[@diamondheat9]

How exactly would you Power the far rear axle leaving the front drive axle unpowered without the driveshaft? ?

[@stanleybaker1520]

How is your finger doing?,and how are you feeling 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

I’m doing alright. Thanks for asking.

[@EDDIEHAUL]

Kenworth is the best

[@SANCHEZ__]

WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THIS BEAST 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍??????

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

It’s not for sale. It’s sold. Another until like it would be close to $195,000 canadian

[@SANCHEZ__]

The Kenworth Guy great thanks! and keep doing those reviews

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I can actually hear the cold.

[@SuperBigblue19]

Have fun reselling a dead axle OTR truck with singles.

[@diamondheat9]

Lol no one would buy that including the radar system

[@behroozkhaleghirad]

Moral point of the video: DON'T GO TO GYM

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Hahah lol

[@DLSWV]

What is the weight rating on the dead axle. ?

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Limited the drives to 34,000 lbs.

[@DLSWV]

The Kenworth Guy 👍 thanks.

[@paulbickley658]

The dead axel is a bad idea, one good reason (your backing up, but the rear is on a slight inclined) guess what happens next...

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

The air drops out of the dead axle and the drive axle is loaded with more weight.

[@petepeterson7230]

One question, why?

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Because the customer wanted it. He is getting amazing fuel economy with it.

[@lucasdobson8344]

Cant have that here in new Brunswick them tires are not allowed unless you want to pay for a permit

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

True

[@lucasdobson8344]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy also I dont think there safe you blow one right there goes the tire and the rim so that like what 3000$ give or take and automatic ah I hate it I'm 30 give me a stick I'm happy I miss my 2015 kenworth t680 500 paccar 18 speed with b trains or out there super b going up the biggest hill here on the east coast np I was passing tandum Van's loaded 34 lifs of lumber 62 thousand kg always to the max

[@jimmichael6451]

Did it hurt real bad

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

You don’t even know.

[@amriteshwarsidhu3396]

get well soon

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thank you!

[@wh7234]

How much for the Truck?

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

This one is sold. Not for sale. Sorry.

[@wh7234]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy Ok thank you.

[@ballard6620]

Great video, really nice highway tractor but definitely not a fan of the engine

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching.

[@dutchman2506]

I have the 500hp,great engine pulling up great. Oil change every 60.000 mls. 630.000 on it runs just awesome, quite good on fuel

[@ballard6620]

@@dutchman2506 right on, Detroit or Cummins for me . Different strokes for different folks .

[@badeiser]

h3xd3m0n the new ones have a common rail so single pump. As someone who runs a PACCAR it is the software that can only be read at the dealer that will get ya

[@dutchman2506]

My Pete is 8008 kg fully loaded one drive and disk brakes 500 hp 13 speed automatic,seems to me a big weight saver,no problems in winter as I have to climbing 1200 feet in 5 mls bobtail to my house,and we get around 16 feet of snow a year

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Short hood T800 small bunk flat top aluminum frame one 150 gal tank DS def DS dead axle super single Disc brakes all around. 5th wheel no more than 48 inch tall 12 liter 13 speed stick 390 rearend I'm dreaming of a truck around 15000 lbs full fuel and driver. 60 ft long overall with a 40 ft container chassis.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Sounds awesome

[@robertlt2002]

T 680 😎👍🚛

[@alolipa]

No hid those headlights looks old

[@truckerron]

It's Not a W9. 8-(

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

I showcase all of them. W9 are coming.

[@thebigbadwolf3172]

As somebody who was an owner operator for 12 years I can say for a fact There's no way in hell it owner-operator we can get that radar system put on their truck, and also a tag axle. Those are bullshit company specs

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Nope. It’s an owner operator. He wanted it all.

[@bryanpigdon6450]

Takes awhile to get used to not having a nail on that finger

[@jessecontreras7677]

That's a fully loaded for a T680

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Yup

[@ivangrigorev3695]

👍👍👍

[@theindividualistbeagle6316]

I guess you won't be playin' the guitar anytime soon. =(

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

I was never good at guitar anyway.

[@chrisleon6238]

Nice. .👍. 👍. 👌

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching

[@TrainboyRR]

i like the truck

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Awesome

[@MrStingray186]

Each their own. 3 strikes and your out. 1st super singles, 2nd tag axle and 3rd pacar engine. No thank you that would be one hard to sell truck down the road. I can't imagine buy a new truck and being a cheapass

[@diamondheat9]

I can only imaging getting a deal with the Paccar engine and transmission as of course Paccar would push for such sales.

[@DLSWV]

👍😉.

[@beenthere6769]

I dont need to know about the finger hamburger meat

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Lol. Sorry bud

[@rayray4192]

You know you are a wannabe when you have mirrors mounted on your hood

[@Jaeeastw00d7]

Super singles plus dead axel plus winter weather = disaster.

[@dankruger2890]

pokey

[@andrewhatton1606]

That’s a horrible idea

[@sc0or]

Single tyre, dead axel.. I can bet the owner will ride it with two micro dogs

[@RodeoJoe1981]

Sorry, had to laugh at your sound effects.... sorry man

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

I’ll stick to selling trucks. LOL

[@juanhernandez2402]

Who cares

[@j.barrett9424]

Definitely a woman bought that

[@billupstateny9151]

Gotta say sir, folks listen/watch to learn more about class 8 trucks. If your focus is now the miniscule amputation of a metacarpal diget, then you are losing the audience. I am not unsympathetic, I simply do not care. Take a leave of absence, to convalesce at the Mayo Clinic, and return when you are able to perform to your employer's expectations, not to mention the audience preferences. There are members in this audience who endure serious medical maladies, they don't post their medical history in the comments. Third video where injury is prioritized. Get over it!

[@b-trucker7717]

But that's your opinion that no one cares,it sure dont bother me but it helps I'm not a liberal too😁

[@billupstateny9151]

If I owned a business selling class 8 trucks & My employee was focusing upon himself, not the mission of all the other staff, & sales were in a temporary decline, the employee who has misplaced his focus and I would be engaged in a very direct discussion.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

It’s my channel and my videos that I produce on my time. The company I work for never asked me to do this. I run my own business for myself. I like to show that I am a person who is real and bring my personality into it. I won’t apologize for being who I am. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@robcountryboy4851]

I really wish u guys would change the style of the fridge. It’s such a nice truck but without shelves you really can’t fit much food in there. Volvo trucks have huge refrigerators. I’m genuinely giving my opinion not trying to be obnoxious. Really enjoy your videos though.

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching Rob

[@robcountryboy4851]

@@AndyTheKenworthGuy I just want to reiterate I’m a big fan of ur channel and kenworth trucks are beasts that is just something I noticed but thank u 🙏🏼

[@AndyTheKenworthGuy]

Thanks for watching Rob

[@chrisleon6238]

Nice. .👍. 👍. 👌