On the Spot with Kenworth W990

[@lmnz6254]

I could never get tired of hearing the TURBO WHISTLE...

[@Military-Museum-LP]

L MNZ. I agree 100% with you.

[@gherasimtibi]

u got that right

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Use to drive a T800 with a 525 Cat and truck was a beast and that whistle! Awww man sounded so good! I'm in a T880 now and I can here the turbo a lil. Definitely no where near T800.

[@BC-iz8gt]

Im assuming this old guy is gay saying its so quiet in the cab,

[@MrBigR928]

Nothing like the song of a Cat turbo in harmony with straight pipes when mashing! And then the Jake brakes put that "Hell Yeah" grin on your chin... LMAO. It never gets old when exiting off the interstate and the truck stop is right there and all the fuel pumps are facing the interstate and everybody can't help but to hear that Big Cat exhale so sweetly and slows to a low growl. All I need is some gold tipped shit kickers and a 10 gallon hat when I step out my W900L, 6'4 tall and 330lbs and they call me shorty😂

[@jtprogress]

Annoyed by the turbo whistle?!? It's a mix of a bunch of new style trucks. Old school will always be cool. The turbo whistle and the exhaust singing a tune as you roll down the highway.

[@shayearl2369]

That's a good looking kenfreightnational

[@TheOneAndOnlyWisCali]

L😂L

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Too funny, I'm not seeing it.

[@jaswanitopping3115]

🤣🤣🤣😂

[@100pyatt]

🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@robertjbradley39]

Nothing is ever gonna replace the w900. No matter how they try or what they add to it. However I do love that color blue

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

You're right, I can only imagine what the 389 guys are gonna say if Peterbilt comes out with a long hood model with the 2.1 meter cab. I heard a rumor that it's coming. Legends and Icons are gonna be tough to replace or out do.

[@mrkw1103]

It's a additional model, as of now the W900 isn't going anywhere.

[@tsimmons1974ts]

How can a truck driver not like that whistle ????

[@moondog3162]

I agree.....that test driver/rookie needs to go get him a cascadia......he doesn't need to be in a REAL truck if he can't see because of the air breathers and mirrors....first I've ever heard of mirrors being in the way.... LMAO

[@jaswanitopping3115]

Because he's stupid

[@RedComet1701]

That driver is someone with millions of miles under his belt and is well known in the community.

[@jaswanitopping3115]

Red Comet and?

[@RedComet1701]

@@jaswanitopping3115 and someone with more experience than you probably has a pretty good say. And who cares what his opinion is? There is no standard for what all of us have to like. Some people like certain aspects. Others don't. Why does the fact that an old timer doesn't like the air canisters mean he's stupid? Because he's not a super trucker like you?

[@jesusvera1210]

At will never replace the w900

[@j.r.peroulis242]

W900 is not broke dont fix it....W990 thumbs down

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Yeah, but something new isn't always bad. W900 is a great truck and the new W990 will slowly make its own way as a great truck. It has a great start using the T680 platform.

[@DieselTrucker2018]

@@waynenorbreyjr9371 Did I just hear a major FART!!??

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

@@DieselTrucker2018 lol, I don't know

[@mrkw1103]

@@DieselTrucker2018 fart? Are you hearing thing?

[@mrkw1103]

Who said anything is broken. Little change is not that bad.

[@BlohmandBlohmer]

The W900 has always been the ultimate, over the top, in your face, sweet large car with huge air breathers, huge stacks, huge grill, a mile long hood, leading to a massive Texas bumper all wrapped in deep chrome. The W900 driver is NOT about fuel economy, an all plastic interior, and most of all just another plane Jane truck. It always has been said if you are in a W900 you have conquered the trucking industry and ride in style. This is just an International 9900 with a KW logo.

[@rollz_out5404]

I think it looks alright and a lot better then most of the new trucks that companies like frightliner and international are making, but it's not as good as the 900

[@gretchengibson8875]

for those thinking the 990 is going to replace the w900..... knock it off. the w900 isnt being replaced. kw is keeping the w900 in production. this truck is just a new design of a truck. i kinda like it. i own a 05 w900l and love it,however id prolly love the w990 as well

[@mrkw1103]

Guys are going crazy, they (Kenworth) has said that the W990 is a totally different truck from the W9.

[@100pyatt]

@@mrkw1103 mr kw are you from the team that created this monstrosity? You sure defend the W990 ugly turd 🤔

[@gretchengibson8875]

@@100pyatt no hes just backing up what kenworth has said. The 990 is NOT replacing the w9 its just a different style of truck.

[@Matt-df5fe]

The new W9900ix...thing looks more like an international than a Kenworth.

[@haschengrubex7131]

man you are everywhere with the same lame comment

[@Matt-df5fe]

@@haschengrubex7131 Everywhere? This is the first comment I've made about it. Check your facts.

[@jonathanbulman1184]

That’s what I thought when I first saw it lol

[@100pyatt]

Agreed. It's ugly as hell.

[@robertpoudrette4483]

People, don't get your panties in a twist here, they specifically said the W900L will continue to be offered beside the W990 for the forseeable future...

[@RedComet1701]

I fuckin love it. And I absolutely loved my old W900 i used to have. To me its a worthy addon to the lineup. I don't listen to grumpy old farts who can't change a lil bit here and there. For 1, I've got more miles in reverse than they do forward, and 2, I'm willing to be open to new designs and new tech. If it makes my job easier and more comfortable, im all for it. And these new W990's are way more comfortable riding than my old W900. They're not as intimidating as the old style, but they still have a certain flare to them. Still looks better than most other trucks on the road.

[@HorizonsleatherBlogspot2012]

You've got the only sensible and mature opinion on here. I swear, looking at most of these comments is like reading the tantrums of teenage angst. The same cliches of "everything that isn't W900 will fall apart" is silly, just like their thoughts on image being more important than safety and comfort. Of course, these are the same people who also fight over football and car brands, which is really just about as stupid as it gets. A smart person would know that you either adapt or die in this world.

[@redimidorc]

Half coronado freightliner half international I dont like it

[@mrkw1103]

Neither!

[@100pyatt]

🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@TT-zm8np]

redimidorc So why come to a video that you don’t like? Obviously you do like it for coming here lol

[@gherasimtibi]

the big task was not creating the w990. it was trying to figure out how to convince people that it even compares to the w900L

[@Military-Museum-LP]

It could be a new line but if this is a replacement for the 900, KW will loose!

[@NomadicSociety]

and lose also

[@RedComet1701]

Its not. It's a run-along sister model. They have no plans to dump the W900 for a decade.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Keep those W9 orders coming on in! I think the W9 gonna hang in there just like how the T800 is staying around even though the T880 is in the same category/market. Certain things people like about both and I feel that the W9 and W990 will be the same way.

[@brandonpryormusic]

It’s just a 680 with a big hood.

[@mrkw1103]

Sure is!

[@GUNNYJones-zm5eo]

As a owner of a 2009 Kenworth W900L I can honestly State I am not a fan of the 990. I fully understand the evolution of Design Within the industry on tractors. But the 990 even though it is Destin to replace the W900 it will never have the Regal look AKA presents of a W900. I remember when Peterbilt announce the day was stopping production of the 379 and the outrage that came from the loyal customers of the industry industry. If I remember correctly Peterbilt quickly redesign the 379 to be the current 389 just so they wouldn't lose the loyal customer base. I hope Kenworth does well with his new design but no you'll never replace the W 900. Looks like Part International, part Freightliner Coronado and dare I say it little bit of Swedish meatball Volvo mixed in.

[@matthewschiebout7384]

I fear it's too late to save the W900.

[@NomadicSociety]

sayin i like swedish meatballs and volvos wont get me any love on this forum but really i dont see any volvo in it but i feel for you w900 guys because it seems to look so much like one of the other two that i dont admire so much going down the road , but i swore i saw a w990 a month ago but it really was a international or coronado, it had me fooled, the air intakes and headlights wow ,what i cant figure out is WHY kenworth in all the designing would ever i mean ever make it look even one speck like trucks you guys despise , it makes no sense to me,im sure u w9 lovers feel this even to a greater degree, all i can say is buy the 900 while u can, but you guys also should understand that you just arent buying enough of the w900s- its a fact not just me spueing, for a insane amount of reasons- def,no cats, restoring you old one,price, the economy,etc and on and on the point is they arent selling,fleets arent buying them and a lot of other reasons, so really whats Kenworth to do? really? build them so that one day it will be available if you ever brake down with the cold hard cash? hey im old skool but the new BREED of"TRUCKER" is coming in and few will be owner operators who purchase a w900 thats just the truth sad it it may seem,

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Not seeing Volvo, International, Freightliner or Western Star. Made a photo with the International, Western Star and W990 and you have get over the fact that the W990 is something new and different and look at the details and body lines if the truck. That's where you'll see the difference. All the W990 is, is a T680 with the long hood like the W900 with the headlights and fenders from the T880S. The grille is a cross between the W9 and the new generation of Kenworth trucks with the center sphere and wire mesh incorporated in it.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

@@NomadicSociety on the Peterbilt side of Paccar the 389 is selling better than the W900. Last I recalled the W900 and T800 made up around 10% of Kenworth production while the 389 was over 30% of Peterbilts production. Just don't see the larger fleets flocking to the W990. It might be a good rewards truck for a experienced driver, definitely not for someone who is just getting into trucking as a new driver.

[@mrkw1103]

Well what are the guys gonna do when Peterbilt comes out with something along the lines of the W990? 589 or 599? Cause it probably already in the works.

[@arthurdduda8233]

Do you think this guy would say it sucks if he thought it did... especially with the KW reps sitting in the sleeper.... do you think he'd ever get a KW test ride again if he did ?

[@dechoppa]

I'm not gonna poo poo all on it, but I wanted it to look more the w9 from the 70's. I already priced out the specs for one and trust me I did everything I could to get a glider. A 3" drop front axle with air ride and a 275" frame. Custom diamond interior, a detuned paccar (to save money and for emissions) I got my own trans and rear ends to put in. All in all came out to be around 149k. Let's not forget that the factory backorder is always 3 to 7 months behind.

[@NomadicSociety]

i have a rebuild 3406 mechanical in the truck i use daily but retiring it very soon, i post videos daily of it . 20k into rebuild i have owned it 18 years 250k on rebuild you can own it at a fraction hit me up on my channel ! i baby that engine every mile and the only driver ever behind the wheel ,no BS!

[@100pyatt]

I tried to order a new W900 with air ride front and the dealer said it couldn't be done.... Do you have the option code# handy ?? Thanks!

[@dechoppa]

Sorry for the delay Charles I've been out of the country few a few weeks

[@LTSmash-on3fe]

I love this rig! I think it’s modern day truck for 2019/2020 that will leave its mark like the W900. This W990 looks like it feels comfortable and feels more than your king of the road w/ 2050lbs. of torque. Add a HERD super-train brush guard and this thing I think will be big, mean, and Boss of the road! Can’t wait to my hands on one!

[@tallone09]

It just t680 with different hood same inside as a t680

[@100pyatt]

Yeah, cheap plastic everything

[@NomadicSociety]

that is true, Kenworth will tell you that

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

It's like what Kenworth has done with the T800 and W900. Same cab and interior, just a different hood and front axle placement.

[@beauxtoxic1451]

I think it’s more of a Cornbinderworth...

[@213mrclean]

People its almost 2020 time moves on no matter if you like it or not I think This is a nice new model, give it time it will grow on you I'm sure.

[@NorfolkSouthern-xt3xx]

Well said! Just an example,...when Ford redesigned their Escape SUV in 2013,...I didn't like it at first,...two years later,..I bought one,and have loved it ever since. So I agree,...give this truck time,...it will grow on them eventually!

[@cirrus3207]

This will never replace the W900. The W900 is the king of all kenworths.

[@TheIntelligentView]

*NOTHING* beats the W900L !! When I look at the W990, I find myself trying to convince myself to like it. But then when I see a W900L, it's INSTANT that I love the W900L and no longer interested in the W990, Those intake air cleaning vents on the hood of the W990 look like the the round ones fell off and you put a band-aid on the dam truck to cover up the holes!! This Old Fart talks about the whistling of the old cleaners... well, I love the sound!~ They'll say anything to convince guys to go for the new crap.

[@thermidorlevrai65]

its the little brother of the w900

[@TheIntelligentView]

@@thermidorlevrai65 Great... I'm for the BIG BOY TRUCK... who needs baby toys??

[@100pyatt]

990 makes me want to vomit 🤬

[@TheIntelligentView]

@@100pyatt They pulled the air filters off the sides and what is next?? The Stacks will be removed!!

[@100pyatt]

@@TheIntelligentView Don't give them any ideas that'll be next with their cheap 990 🤮

[@oldpete3153]

After 4 KWs over the yrs this kind of CRAP from KW is what pushed me over to Pete 389's. This brings back memories of the abortion....T-2000.

[@kevinsalmon6560]

kenworth and pete are made by same company so i dont think they care what one you buy they still got your money

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I'm quite sure that Peterbilt gonna release a long hood model with the 2.1 meter cab as well just like Kenworth has done with the W990. Usually when one side of Paccar does something the other side does as well. Could we see a Peterbilt 589 or something? Being that the 2.1 meter cabs seem to have a 5 as the 1st number versus a 3.

[@zionisimkills1098]

Dun Truckin,,,,, who could forget the Ant Eater ?

[@mrkw1103]

@@waynenorbreyjr9371 yep, I'm sure Peterbilt has something similar to the W990 in the works. 589 or 599 maybe?

[@100pyatt]

@@mrkw1103 Probably right. Expect another abortion of a truck from Pete soon because Paccar is too stupid to realize why people like the trucks.

[@StubProductions]

The headlights are not right. That’s why it looks weird

[@9ballsinker]

No Studio sleeper either? Yes looks like a International 9900 that we already drove back in the day! Come on Kenworth!

[@100pyatt]

KW FAILURE 👎

[@IndigenousAmericanTrucker]

Time out folks...this truck will never be the successor of the W900! This is nothing but a supped up T680/T880 smh!

[@northfloridacowboy8728]

It’s a fucking 680 with a different hood. And what disgust me the most is nothing about it inside has the “truck” feel. It’s a fucking 680 inside. Hey and you know what, the 680 is a good ride, but a totally different class of truck. I think this is a great truck, but in regards to ever be a flagship or replace the 900... no just hell no. If they lowered it, and made the inside a real truck I’d be much happier. I’m a purist and an enthusiast. My opinion is factual and is that of all purist

[@mrkw1103]

Just like the W900, T660 and T800 are similar, just different hoods and front axle layout. It's a common practice so people need not to get all bent out of shape. Geez!

[@IndigenousAmericanTrucker]

Should have kept the air cleaners!

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

What Kenworth is doing with the 2.1 meter cab is no different from what they've done with cab on the T600,T800, W900 lines and the medium duty line. So it makes sense to add a long hood model to go along with the T680 and T880. I'm just wondering when the medium duty line will see the wider cab cause that line could use it. Freightliner, International and Hino in that market trucks have so much better visibility and room in the cab versus the Kenworths and Peterbilts.

[@mylynne1953]

I love how the big shot executive type sits in the back talking. Big wig with PACCAR and clueless about his product.

[@jebediahnightlinger6357]

The future is not in the T 680, 880 or the W990. The entire platform is cheap at best, these trucks fall apart in record time.

[@shawnriddle3018]

kENWORTH IS THE KING

[@moonbounce]

So, does Kenworth still Claim you cant hook up both exhaust pipes due to "emissions" issues? Why put the second pipe on?

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

For looks

[@chadmock5883]

I think it looks great. Just wish they could upscale the interior for it. Rather than a direct swap from the 680 series tractor. Obviously the cab is that of the 680 but they could have made this with its own interior. Give the market another reason to buy it besides just the hood.

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Wonder if the hood is gonna split and crack like the t800 i drove. What a shame to look at a beauitful logging truck and at the top of the grill corners a nasty crack on each side 8 inches long.

[@robertohernandez3528]

You can never replace the KW 900L

[@andrewoldacre2940]

NJ to California in 56 hours (team) in a W9 with a 425 Caterpillar...

[@JosephMartinez-se3vb]

My record is 47 hours team in W900 625 Cat 300 inch wheel base average 80k pounds normal run 51 hours.

[@geraldnulischjr]

does it come with a 4/4 transmission with a 3406 cat motor and 3.70 rear

[@byronmarcum4590]

I’m not going say it’s terrible. Although W900’s are a much better looking truck. I myself like the whistle, and the look of the W900 much better. I sure hope Peterbuilt does not do this same thing. Chances are tho !!!! Vote W900

[@cirrus3207]

This truck is the lovechild of an international 9900i and a freightliner coronado.

[@5000khn]

Weak engine compare to Scania S730 with 3500 NM

[@faisaladinugraha7578]

PACCAR start to killing itlself..... Kenworth new puzzle truck (cabs from t880, sleepers from t680 midroof, lights from t880's)

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

T800, W900 and T660 are no different, just different hoods and front axle placement.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I guess people seem to forget that!

[@Dinoxt12]

Looks like a Western Star 4900 ???

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I use to drive a Western Star and the body lines and all are different from the W990 as well as the grille.

[@shayearl2369]

Western star mixed with a international lonestar

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

@@shayearl2369 I'd have to disagree, but we're entitled to our opinion.

[@100pyatt]

Yeah... BARF !!

[@NomadicSociety]

not ,you must be thinking of two other trucks

[@davidstewart5014]

W9 90 is that the same as the studio sleeper was on the W 900

[@صقرالملكي-ذ9ز]

I love the W900

[@KenworthofRichfield]

We've noticed a bit of the "social media reaction" that you've mentioned.....

[@davidlasanen7690]

This truck is but ugly!!!

[@NomadicSociety]

@@davidlasanen7690 excuse u thats BUTT ugly 2 u lol , but ok 2 me

[@100pyatt]

Buttttttt Ugly POS 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Gcal1956]

This is the ugly cousin to the T2ugly they unleashed on the industry in the early 2000s. They call this the fuglyw990

[@ianm432]

I just don't understand the point. It's a modern truck trying to look like a classic truck... Which makes makes it not as good as a modern truck (aerodynamically speaking) and a very bad classic truck because you're not fooling anyone and its disposable unlike a classic truck tha can be rebuilt over and over.

[@haschengrubex7131]

The point is i want modern and larger inside then w990 but i HATE the look of "areodome" trucks. That is the point, also the reason gliders exist is because they build NEW truck chassis better. They are much more efficient weight placement and build wise. ASK any glider builder. They cant help todays engine selections. Its not their fault.

[@ianm432]

@@haschengrubex7131 ah yes, makes sense. Making a truck for idiots that think it looks cool. Big market I guess.

[@100pyatt]

Idiotic design on Kenworths part. Should've updated the W900 with LED headlights and a more modern sleeper interior with goodies like the KIMS , bigger fridge, better insulation, better cabinets, LED interior lighting.... Etc etc

[@matthewschiebout7384]

@@100pyatt right, a modernization of the W900 was in order, not slapping on some hood on existing cab and calling it an iconic model. Total crap. It's all about revenue these days, sad to say. And a biased reviewer/ big business lackey, of course. He's just another company spokesperson, another marketing channel to be exploited. Same as most of the industry print magazines.

[@100pyatt]

@@matthewschiebout7384 Totally agree Matt. This brings the mass production costs down for them at Kenworth. It's a shame because the W900 with some modern interior upgrades and very minor exterior upgrades would have been really awesome!

[@johnospina6622]

It doesn’t look bad at all. It’s no W900 either. They should have raised the roof like the W900 from where it is now just below the height of the trailer with a little wing at the end to push the air over the trailer, and stretched it to a 90” Studio Sleeper being its a 990. Then it would look good.

[@moparproud3978]

W990 daycab is an absolute sexy beast.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I guess if it wasn't for our laws than maybe the external air cleaners could be on the outside cause Australia T610 with the 2.1 meter cab has them and the truck looks great. I still like the air intakes of the W990, it's just something different that a lot of people can't get over it. Like Jonathan said " it's making no apologies for what it is "

[@lastone1759]

I think that the w990 is a great looking truck, however if they are going to continue to make that w900 they really need to get rid of that old 1980 style shelfing in it. You can't mount a flat screen TV in it, neither can you put a full size microwave in it. The w990 has the w900 beat in that category! So way to go kenworth!! Keep on building THE WORLD'S BEST!😉👍

[@100pyatt]

Agreed. They should have updated the interior of the W900 instead of creating this monstrosity

[@NomadicSociety]

@@100pyatt modify the rear bunk ,same hood, leds, kept the old air intakes till they outlawed them, if they only had a Brain ..... la de da da

[@mrkw1103]

@@100pyatt if they start changing things on the W900 guys are still gonna flip their kids. No win situation!

[@100pyatt]

@@mrkw1103 Negative. The shelving/cabinetry in the sleeper just needed updating. Not a big task. The cab interior is perfectly fine and with smart nav it's modern.

[@mrkw1103]

@@100pyatt I think that the interior of the W900 and T800 could use an upgrade. Back when I had my 07 T800 the interior is still the same in the current trucks. Only difference is the newer trucks have the Nav Plus. Love the interior of the T680.

[@discountedautos2569]

Do you know if they have option with a 86” cab space by any chance ? Like the W900 ?

[@dechoppa]

The one he was driving was the 86" version just minus the step down and the extra closet doors.

[@discountedautos2569]

Oh okay that is a good news !! I liked the way w900 looked inside with 86” but I don’t mind buying the w990. Cause it looks like it gets more mpg. That’s a plus

[@karmdeepdesijatt]

That's literally a T680 or T880 mid roof with a different hood. Can't beat the classic w900

[@juanalvarado3264]

Fuck that, there is nothing better than real W900L and 379 pete with a cat engine love to hear that turbo scream

[@thenarrowgate6995]

Wow how the mighty have fallen. Going to take awhile to catch on. The young drives coming up won’t know the difference and it will eventually take off but geez. Did Kenworth really design that thing or was there a third party involved?

[@delosturner2344]

The Kenworth W990 looks Sharp but it resembles the Western Star 5700xe both are great looking trucks.

[@robertpoudrette4483]

I guess it's okay, we'll get used to it. Put some red, black and gold Seminole type stripes on a white W990 and see how that looks. But I think Peterbilt is a little better at keeping the Pete look with their newer 567. I think the side air intakes look better than the ones on the KW. I'd like to see Peterbilt make a long and straight hood version of that truck, (and call it the 599?)... I think it would beat the W990 in the looks department.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I'm quite sure it's already in the works.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

I'm curious to see what the designers at Peterbilt will come up with.

[@robfortner4221]

It’s just a fancy Coronado.

[@billycaulder4726]

It ain't as bad as y'all make it. Not bad at all.

[@joeking2227]

The C510 600hp 1950 lb-ft of torque dragging 6×axle 23mtr b-train unit at 62tn,sorry boys love it😎👍🏾

[@Darkmatter2134]

Back to the drawing board fellas. Looks like they knocked out alot of the items that id be able to upgrade to make the truck look nicer.

[@Rarvey1056]

Looks similar to the international eagle that was released a few years ago in Australia

[@CashisKingtrucking]

That dude sounds Canadian don't you know hey

[@jaswanitopping3115]

Nice kenwesternationaliner

[@mrkw1103]

All Kenworth there!

[@100pyatt]

Lol that's about right. What a ugly POS this 990 is ... Mixed with all the ugly attributes of other brands. Cheap plastic everything 👎👎👎

[@jaswanitopping3115]

Charles Pyatt yea

[@geraldnulischjr]

I love the w900 truck

[@joe1940]

That's a beautiful rig. 👍🚛

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Sure is, and the boss really likes it. Hopefully my next new truck will be one of them. Unfortunately according to Kenworth it's gonna be like a 60 week waiting period for getting one of them.

[@TT-zm8np]

They would look really nice for Heavy hauling local work

[@TT.4_]

Why tf would you replace that with the W900?? I hope they don’t try that with the PeterBilt 389

[@dljones915]

All it is, is a T680 with a long nose hood.

[@scottlloyd629]

Looks like a Coronado to me still a nice truck

[@ryanmorrison3699]

I don’t understand the flack for this truck. It’s keeping the spirit of the long hood alive and well in the modern era full of aerodynamic blobs and anteaters.

[@taalen90]

It's a neat truck for anyone who wants the comfort of a t680 but with a square hood. I prefer my Freightliner with a dd15, no offense to kenworth, but unfortunately the Paccar or Cummins they offer are no where near as reliable as the Detroit series engines since emissions standards were set.

[@whotf888]

Ehh... Just another T680 with a different hood and bumper. Which isn't a bad thing, those trucks are good, but what makes the W900L iconic is the unique long nose and the fact that the air breathers were sticking out on the outside, and we can't forget, that the W900 is the only factory built truck, that offers 86 inches of living space,two cabinets on each side of the sleeper and a couch.

[@CashisKingtrucking]

Put a w on the front of that thing and it looks just like the new Western Star 5700.

[@WearySteerer]

Paccar in Australia have been slow to adopt that type of roof.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

Don't know what the uproar is about. It's a new model for Kenworth utilizing the 2.1 meter cab and cab and sleeper. The grill the way they designed it makes sense. It favors the new generation of Kenworth trucks T680/T880 and the medium duty line just with the vertical bar of the W900. Not sure what people expect, guess they didn't wanna see this truck. The truck shares parts and looks from other Kenworth models, just with a long hood. If you like it buy it, if not then keep buying the W900.

[@100pyatt]

Put the w900 hood back on except with factory LED lighting

[@NomadicSociety]

@@100pyatt yep

[@northernlights880]

Roomy just like the International , looks like the International, but probably$25k higher than the International

[@sheacole2]

I dont know whats the fuse about this truck Just put a pair of round headlight & put a nice C-15-3406b or an N14 cummins or a Signiture 600 and your good to go

[@royawatchmenonthewall3091]

Looks good

[@papatom9683]

beautiful truck 😍💕❤️

[@craignewkirk8583]

Kenworth made its own international eagle.

[@tannerstewart3725]

So are they replacing the w900 or not

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

As of now the W900 is not going anywhere. It'll be rolling off the assembly line with the T680, T880, W990 and the T800.

[@petmitsu]

@@waynenorbreyjr9371 They keep saying it's not going anywhere. Yeah right. Don't let them fool you. The W900 days are numbered.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

@@petmitsu I wouldn't say that. As long as people are still ordering the W9 they'll continue to make them. People thought that when the T880 came out that the T800 was gonna be discontinued, but it's still in the market with the T880. I'd say it'll be around for a while. I also heard that as of 2025 no more air cleaners outside of the trucks. So time well tell, so you W900 guys who wanna keep it in production need to keep on with the orders.

[@petmitsu]

@@waynenorbreyjr9371 Isn't that part of the problem? The W900 isn't selling like KW wants.

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

@@petmitsu nope, last I recalled the W900 and T800 made up like 10% of their orders/sales. T680 & T880 are their biggest sellers. The W990 isn't gonna be a guarantee seller. Fleet sales are probably Kenworths best customers. Not sure if the W990's hood is gonna be to their liking. Peterbilts 389 seems to be a better seller than the W9. That truck was around 30+% of Peterbilts orders. We're just gonna have to sit back and see what will happen.

[@JrFlexing909]

At 1:54 , that W990 looks to much the same as International, Freightliner. I did like to see how many designs before KW came up with the new W990. I know you want to make the truck look arrow dynamic but this does not look like the W900. What makes people be drawn in is if the hint of W900 is mixed in to the new W990. In other words, the maker taken the classic out of the W900 and made it more future friendly but not much add-ons you can put for the new truck on the out side though. But at the end, all the trucks will soon merge to one looking the same. They are slowly doing that. Mack, KW, Freightliner, International, Western star and Petebilt. But the classic look will all ways win over the the drivers because it looks better to the eyes as well the designs.

[@allgaming4045]

Lets be honest this truck is decent not bad but this is a t680 with a diffrent hood by the way why is it called keninterfrightworthnationalliner

[@paulhenry4276]

Who's the creepy guy in the back? Lol

[@eLm0Rr]

Why fix something that isn't broken! Please no! This is basically t680

[@maxpuppy96]

W900 are cool but give me that 990 any day over a 900, more room can see out of them a whole lot more comfort than something that was designed in the 70's.

[@faisaladinugraha7578]

The most iconic of the W9's is the vista windows and the aerodyne bunk.... it's just dissapeared in this model.... what the heck could be wrong?? ... it's more Paccar than Kenworth... just another entry in line of production.

[@jarix9536]

My next truck

[@ajgrooms7651]

I can't wait to buy one love w9 can't wait to have 990 thank you kenworth for finally making a roomy cab but keeping that sfa classic look

[@regisamaro1624]

Very nice

[@arthurdduda8233]

It's a Keneaglepeter..... or is that Keneaglebilt....

[@jesusvera1210]

Best year w900a long hood kttv 19 litter Cummins with a double 007 sleeper!!

[@darylthisdelle7702]

I think the 990 will be a big hit.. Just give it some time. It's new and it"s fresh and for the guys who love the 900's well that is hard to digest. Like anything new it takes a while to settle in. I think Kenworth has done there home work here and has a great truck that will sell way into the future and probably will help the 900 get phased out.. Thumbs up Kenworth..

[@100pyatt]

Puke ugly.

[@northfloridacowboy8728]

Why on earth would you want to phase out the 900? That’s dumb. Just keep both and make the 900 better. They’re different trucks, period.

[@darylthisdelle7702]

Lawn Bomb86 why phase out the 900 it is an old model which needs a face lift. Not sure if you noticed it happens to every car and truck out there and it is not dumb as you say it is reality ....

[@waynenorbreyjr9371]

@@darylthisdelle7702 people might say give the W900 a face lift, but than again people would still find something to complain about. Can't please them all!

[@andraedwards417]

I seen this truck in Dallas rolling the other day

[@supergamer1122]

People are so salty I mean the 900 was a awesome truck but this one is not bad I like them both

[@BigEdandThePups]

It is ugly.