Kenworth T880
The vocational counterpart to the T680: heavier frame, bigger cooling package, and specification options for dump, mixer, logging and heavy haul.
Fuel economy
4.8-6.5 mpg
loaded, at highway speed
Fuel per mile
$0.717
at $4.049 a gallon
Tractor weight
19,000-24,000
pounds, day cab to large sleeper
Used asking
$55k-$165k
condition moves this more than the model
What the fuel gap costs
Against the most efficient tractor in this reference, over 120,000 miles at this week’s diesel price.
$27,457 a year
Known issues
Judged by its specification rather than its model. A badly spec'd vocational truck is a bad truck regardless of the badge on it.
Verdict
Right for weight and off-pavement work. Buying one for linehaul because it looks tougher is an expensive mistake.
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