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Kenworth T658 Prime Mover Truck Research Paper

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I've always had this love for huge trucks. And my favorite line so far? Kenworth, perhaps. That's why when a friend asked me if I can make one more review of another used Kenworth vehicle, I immediately said 'sure'. Well of course, we all have our favorites, but I personally chose Kenworth since their rigs have highly versatile characters. They are tough in terms of look and performance, and each one were engineered and designed specifically to deal with the businesses' heavy duty hauling and transporting missions. Today, granting my friend's request, I will be reviewing the 2010 version of the Kenworth T658 prime mover truck. I hope you can join me again so you can also see if this rig will be a good fit for your trucking and hauling biz. …show more content…

The classic 2008 version of the truck is armed with a Caterpillar C15 Acert engine, but in 2012, the American and Australian manufacturer decided to give it an update. So now, the 2010 T658 model boasts a strong Cummins ISX engine with an output of up to 580 HP. Like what I've detailed in my previous reviews, this technology is the popular choice of most truck manufacturers since it has the ability to improve the overall performance of the rig. If you'll ask me, I believe that this is one of the best features of the vehicle. I also happen to visit a trusted truck dealer, Brown and Hurley, and they also pointed out that the Cummins engine is really the selling point of the 2010 …show more content…

The 2010 T658 has a huge one-piece windscreen that will surely give the drivers a nice view of the road ahead, and an excellent all-round visibility as well. The dash is designed in a way that the important switches and controls can be easily accessed. Though you might find the seat covers and the overall interior look a bit outdated, no worries because you know you can always do a complete interior makeover. This is perhaps one of the best things you can do with used models. Spacious cab No more flowery words for this part. To be specific, the 2010 Kenworth T658 comes with a huge 50" sleeper cab, and a Viesa cooler to provide truckers and operators that nice rest when not driving. 2010 Kenworth T658: The Verdict The 2010 Kenworth T658 prime mover truck does deserve a place in your list of the strongest haulage rigs. Though pretty much an old model that lacks some advanced specs, I still believe its Cummins ISX engine and other superb technical features will make it reliable and tough enough to deal with heavy applications. And, with its guaranteed comfortability that will surely spoil the drivers, this rig is no doubt a nice fit for medium to large mining and construction businesses that demand a lot of hauling and delivering on a daily basis. Simply put, you name it, the 2010 Kenworth T658 can do

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