Test driving a 2015 Kw T680

We are looking into getting another truck ! So I decided to come take a look at these down in Jackson Ga.. Let me know in the comments what you guys think about the paccar mx13 engines

[@MonsterTruckingCo.]

No judgment , you missed a gear, it happens. As long as you get back into gear without having to stop, your golden.

[@BJAM0608]

I miss gear basically all day and night lol !! At the end of the day I know how to recover from my mess ups. I do thank you for watching and I hope you stick around with me :)

[@MonsterTruckingCo.]

@@BJAM0608 me too. I miss gears all the time. But I just watch the speedometer…. If I’m rolling in 9th at 45, and have to hard brake, and speed ends up at 25 mph, just gotta down shift straight to seventh and skip 8th. Learning that skipping gears is okay took my shifting to a whole new level. The human body is the trans synchronizer

[@MonsterTruckingCo.]

Love to see this video on purchasing a used tractor. I’m considering used just to keep my insurance low until I have a year experience and then lease the company onto another company, buy a brand new truck and put a driver in my used one

[@BJAM0608]

Sounds like you have a plan bro ! I do not own neither of my trucks now .. I’ll get back up to where I was soon it’s just a down time for me right now I wish you all the success in your endeavors just please do not loose focus and stay consistent Thanks for watching

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Good looking ride!

[@AH-qo1by]

Heck yeah man! Mr. Deep Pockets

[@WayneKerr69420]

Pretty nice truck. I have a 2021 next gen T680

[@BJAM0608]

How do you like it ?

[@WayneKerr69420]

@@BJAM0608 Its alright I guess but the cummins engine is a bit gutless and the digital dashboard screen is too bright

[@michaelkane732]

looks like an old prime fleet truck

[@BJAM0608]

It was an old capable express truck ! That truck was an awesome buy and I’d buy another one because that truck never let me down Thanks for watching

[@hambonehammer7075]

Just heard you say Landstar....that's where I am.

[@BJAM0608]

I’ve heard good things and not so good things about them ! I think we are good where we are for now. How do you like it there ?

[@micgaines]

What's that lever on the right side of the steering wheel?

[@WayneKerr69420]

trailer brakes

[@daxeshppp]

How many miles do you think it will last?

[@BJAM0608]

1.5 million before a rebuild :) thanks for watching

[@emondragon4444]

That your first Kw brother? Thinking of becoming an owner operator myself.

[@BJAM0608]

It is my first KW I bought legitimately! My first KW was at JCT in 2016 and I fell in love with it. This truck looks just like it and I’m pretty excited I own it :) You planning to get your own authority or leasing on to an established company already ?

[@emondragon4444]

@@BJAM0608 Thinking of buying my own, I definitely like the KW design. Just been informing myself on their reliability. Looking at something about the 40,000 price range with a good year. Im in Florida.

[@BJAM0608]

@@emondragon4444 I completely understand that ! The price of trucks has gone up a lot over the last year or so. One of the reasons I jumped on this one so quickly was the price and it’s what I was looking for. As far as reliability goes I think it’s decent so far. It’s currently in the shop and I’m going to make a video about the price of the repair and what not . I think it’s roughly 4K in repairs. I say if you’re gonna get a truck just do it and see where you land…

[@emondragon4444]

@@BJAM0608 Thanks for the advice. Will be looking for the video.

[@danielandrez7069]

Still have it?

[@BJAM0608]

I do and I’ve put 200k miles on it :) This has been an awesome truck Thanks for watching

[@Kevindatrucker]

why didn’t you get an automatic

[@BJAM0608]

I’m not a fan of autos !! I’ve seen them and considered but as of right now I’m not going to buy one .. Thanks for watching :)

[@xxmajesticsailorjupiterxx7951]

A clutch gives better performance which is important when you hauling heavy lods

[@michaelford9089]

Owner operators have to save where they can and they don't get the fuel economy that Manuel's can and you don't have to worry about it shifting or down shifting before you want it to

[@robertodasilvasilva4423]

Robert to Brazil. My frends I'd like de dirigir um caminhâo desses

[@BJAM0608]

Ok do not understand what’re you’re saying !

[@Bigcharles81]

Did you decide to buy the truck?

[@BJAM0608]

I did !! I bought it a little over a year ago and to me it’s been pretty awesome.. Thanks for watching :)

[@Bigcharles81]

@@BJAM0608 that's what's up Brother, congratulations Man. I'm about to lease purchase one from my job, I'm really excited 😊. Is there anyway we can stay I touch?

[@MonsterTruckingCo.]

I thought it’s illegal to recap steers? I would of negotiated for new steers if that’s the case.

[@BJAM0608]

The steers weren’t recaps ! The drives were lol .. I was always told that steer tires as recaps are illegal I do thank you for watching

[@franciscoj.hernandez7811]

price

[@BJAM0608]

42,500 ! I think I got a pretty decent deal on this truck

[@franciscoj.hernandez7811]

It looks good

[@BJAM0608]

Thank you ! I bought it and it’s held up good for me so far

[@hambonehammer7075]

I have the same truck...679k miles. 3 years now, all good. Nice truck. People heatin on PACCAR, jokes on them. A lot of them out there. Everyone I talk to likes them.

[@BJAM0608]

@@hambonehammer7075 I like it too so far ! It’s been in the shop twice

[@semiwandering295]

Did you just say at 1408 there are redos on the drives... what clowns... I'd make dealership swap front tires with new non retreads

[@BJAM0608]

In my experience a lot of used truck dealers sell their trucks with redos :( The steers were new Thanks for watching

[@michaelford9089]

Look at Jordan truck sales in Carrollton GA...they don't sell trash ...no recaps...they cost a little more but it will go through inspection anywhere you take it . I got mine from there and have never dine anything but maintenance