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Post by Chris on May 3, 2010 23:44:17 GMT -6
I'm 99% sure there is no hood length difference in a t600b, or any other t600 for that matter. They all have the same front axle length of 46 inches from the end of the hood to center of the tire. I'd be very surprised if you can come up with something that shows the difference. Kenworth usually adds all info about length variations in their brochures, they did for the w900, and t800.
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Post by Mitch on May 4, 2010 0:30:47 GMT -6
I'm 99% sure there is no hood length difference in a t600b, or any other t600 for that matter. They all have the same front axle length of 46 inches from the end of the hood to center of the tire. I'd be very surprised if you can come up with something that shows the difference. Kenworth usually adds all info about length variations in their brochures, they did for the w900, and t800. Well I searched it a bit, found this on Kenworth's history page or something. Anyway, Mike, love them pics. Seems like you got a badass job.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2010 16:16:27 GMT -6
That Red and White peterbilt in the pic with all the lights is leased to Plains Transportation, You can see the logo on the side, This is the company my family is a partnership in, Also were we have our trucks leased to. Also happens to be the name of my VTC. plainstransportationinc.freeforums.org/ |
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Post by Royboyyyy on May 5, 2010 12:47:33 GMT -6
Cool bro and there is a difference when I get back yo the yard ill see if I can get some pics and thanks guys I just remembered I have so more pics that I neglected to post Haha but ill post them when I have some spare time |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 13:11:43 GMT -6
Maybe a shorter hood??? Wheelbase? Im not sure about the radius of ours I only move that mofo around. Probably the same as the century, the century had a larger wheelbase.
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Post by Adolf luder on May 7, 2010 12:45:42 GMT -6
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Post by Rowboat on May 7, 2010 13:33:51 GMT -6
No, T6's don't come in different hood sizes.
I'll just take a stab in the dark and say that maybe it's a difference between front suspensions?
If your front wheels have a better cut, your rig will have a smaller turning radius, BUT that also depends on wheelbase obviously...
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Post by bhfanatik on May 7, 2010 14:01:13 GMT -6
Renault Magnum!!! ;D
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Post by PiñaKolata on May 7, 2010 15:45:35 GMT -6
Wow and people say a 379 isn't aerodynamic, that things a brick on wheels...
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 17:22:36 GMT -6
Wow and people say a 379 isn't aerodynamic, that things a brick on wheels... But I bet it is more fuel efficient than almost any truck in America. Europe is just good like that  |
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Post by Royboyyyy on May 7, 2010 17:26:03 GMT -6
lol you smoking some big fuckin rocks dude anyways look at the difference   |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 17:43:28 GMT -6
lol you smoking some big fuckin rocks dude anyways look at the difference Yes, marble rock to be exact. ;D |
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Post by Chris on May 8, 2010 0:23:43 GMT -6
There is no hood size difference.
Mike, those hoods are the exact same length for each one, look at where the wheel sits in relation to the cab. The only kenworth marked as a B model with a shorter hood is the w900b, which was out long before they introduced the "B" package, which mitch explained last page. There's alot of reasons why the steering could be different in different trucks. Who knows, maybe one was in a heavy accident before it was purchased and it was never the same.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2010 0:26:57 GMT -6
Theirs always personal preference too. ^
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Post by PiñaKolata on May 8, 2010 2:52:16 GMT -6
There is no hood size difference. Mike, those hoods are the exact same length for each one, look at where the wheel sits in relation to the cab. The only kenworth marked as a B model with a shorter hood is the w900b, which was out long before they introduced the "B" package, which mitch explained last page. There's alot of reasons why the steering could be different in different trucks. Who knows, maybe one was in a heavy accident before it was purchased and it was never the same. My brother and I were thinking that maybe there are rubber stoppers in the steering mechanism somewhere that keeps the wheels from steering too much, because my brothers truck really does suck at turning, and he said that a Century Class is way better at turning when Mike says there about the same. But maybe Mike doesn't go into tight loading docks like my brother does so he doesn't really notice too much of a difference between the T6 and Century Class  |
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Post by Adolf luder on May 8, 2010 4:03:23 GMT -6
Wow and people say a 379 isn't aerodynamic, that things a brick on wheels... But I bet it is more fuel efficient than almost any truck in America. Europe is just good like that around 8,4 gallons on 100km... might get em down a little bit more. |
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Post by Rowboat on May 8, 2010 4:14:02 GMT -6
No, T6's don't come in different hood sizes. I'll just take a stab in the dark and say that maybe it's a difference between front suspensions? If your front wheels have a better cut, your rig will have a smaller turning radius, BUT that also depends on wheelbase obviously... |
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Post by Chris on May 8, 2010 4:30:16 GMT -6
There is no hood size difference. Mike, those hoods are the exact same length for each one, look at where the wheel sits in relation to the cab. The only kenworth marked as a B model with a shorter hood is the w900b, which was out long before they introduced the "B" package, which mitch explained last page. There's alot of reasons why the steering could be different in different trucks. Who knows, maybe one was in a heavy accident before it was purchased and it was never the same. My brother and I were thinking that maybe there are rubber stoppers in the steering mechanism somewhere that keeps the wheels from steering too much, because my brothers truck really does suck at turning, and he said that a Century Class is way better at turning when Mike says there about the same. But maybe Mike doesn't go into tight loading docks like my brother does so he doesn't really notice too much of a difference between the T6 and Century Class A century might turn a little better, it has a 50 degree wheel cut, as to the t6 which has 45 or whatever. But..... it's probably your brother's truck. A t600 won't be able to perform turns like a t800 or anything, but it should be pretty good for that. |
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Post by signsmasher on May 8, 2010 5:38:26 GMT -6
Renault have a knack for creating extremely slab-sided boxy looking commercial vehicles...
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Post by Rowboat on May 8, 2010 5:57:54 GMT -6
Renault have a knack for creating extremely slab-sided boxy looking commercial vehicles... Don't all european truck brands?  I'd like it if they'd start making bull- and bubblenoses here |
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Post by Royboyyyy on May 8, 2010 20:24:05 GMT -6
Yeah I've been into some crazy spots and yes the century will turn on a dime like a Jeep wrangler also Chris I never said anything about Hood size or anything all I said was I was going to get some pics that's all lol only thing that I notice is the wheel base look at the back of the sleeper of the red one then look at the back of the sleeper to the white one
I know the pics aren't lined up in all but when I catch them in the yard at the same time ill line them up for a photoshoot
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Post by signsmasher on May 10, 2010 6:46:43 GMT -6
Renault have a knack for creating extremely slab-sided boxy looking commercial vehicles... Don't all european truck brands? I'd like it if they'd start making bull- and bubblenoses here Not as bad as Renault though, at least most others have heard of something called curves But, erm... do you guys have many of those Scanias with noses over there hobbit? |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2010 8:57:57 GMT -6
I feel this conversation is going to go a long way...Dad goes into some tight docks and is able to do fine but keep in mind this guy has been doing it for 14 years.. But we can't really prove this without Aaron's brothers truck next to one of the T600B's mike drives. You may or may not get a straight answer. Turning radius on ours..Almost the same as the century no complaints really. It get's about the same fuel mileage wise also.
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Post by Royboyyyy on May 10, 2010 9:02:12 GMT -6
The white kW is a t600 and the red one is a t600b
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Post by PiñaKolata on May 11, 2010 20:54:58 GMT -6
The white kW is a t600 and the red one is a t600b They look identical to me, the frame might be a touch longer on the white one tho And my brother has been driving trucks for 11 years now and hes driven Century Class's, Columbia's, 379's (short and long nose), T600, T800, 387's, T2000's, 377's, Classic XL... I think he would notice when one handles worse than other, so I think he knows what hes talking about... We should change the subject now, this shit never gets anywhere, its like the dumb ass Peterbilt/KW wars we have, their pointless... |
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as for your brothers t6 i think its because its just a regular t6 the red ones that we have are t600b i think cause we have an o/o that has one just like your brothers t6 but blue and its turning radius does suckkkkkkkkk ass
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