Advise on truck and engine purchase

[Billdozer2]

(07-24-2016 )sbtrucking Wrote:  I am looking at posibly getting kenworth t680 with ISX and auto shift,
Guys at the yard that moved up from new volvo 780's and cascadias
Say they dont compare in comfort with the kenworth.

A lot of drivers on our account love the T680. I've never driven one, but I sat in one. I didn't really care for it, but that is probably because I am so used to my Volvo.

I'd personally stay away from an auto shift, but I think I remember you posting something saying that you HAD to have the auto shift.

I'd spec the truck out with a 13 speed and gear it just right so that it would run 65 mph at 1200 rpms or so in 13th. 1400 or so in 12th. I'd run 13th on flat ground and 12th through hilly stuff. But it also depends what you haul.

That's my take.