B MACK Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I am curious of others opinion of the T880. Last year the company put me in one of the brand new trucks. So heck yeah, I'll go for that. I DO like it. It is comfortable to drive, the power is good(525 cummins), 18 speed, the climate control is great, the wider roomy cab would be real nice for OTR but doesn't matter for construction. I don't think that it is one of KW's better designs outside. The only grab handle on the outside is on the back of the cab, to get up on the deck. When getting in the cab there are two grab handles, one front and rear of door opening. But outside with door closed it is a pain to clean the mirrors and windows with nothing to grab onto. Anyone else with same dislikes? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48900-kenworth-t880/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, B MACK said: The only grab handle on the outside is on the back of the cab, to get up on the deck. When getting in the cab there are two grab handles, one front and rear of door opening. But outside with door closed it is a pain to clean the mirrors and windows with nothing to grab onto. l drive a Volvo (not by choice) with the same set up. Have you driven your knee into the grab handle by the door hinges yet? What a PITA! Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48900-kenworth-t880/#findComment-362736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 my only real gripe is very tall steps (2 instead of the macks 3) and wider turning radius than the T800 or any of the macks. but i only drove it 2 times. ours has a 550 with automatic trans. the new one will not be in for about two or three months, so once i get to run the new one regularly i will have a better idea. but from the few times i was in the 2016, it is a very nice truck to drive. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48900-kenworth-t880/#findComment-362746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B MACK Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 6 hours ago, 70mackMB said: l drive a Volvo (not by choice) with the same set up. Have you driven your knee into the grab handle by the door hinges yet? What a PITA! Hippy No I haven't nailed my knee yet, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48900-kenworth-t880/#findComment-362777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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