One of the things i noticed about these truck journalists is that they only get to see and test these truck right from new, when the truck is new ,9/10 times the overall perception is very satisfactory regardless of the make, it would be nice to have another review probably 5 years down the line so that we see how tough they really are. Greetings from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
where I work, we have 1980's Fords, 1980-2015 Internationals, 2010 Volvos, 2015-2017 Freightliners, and 2018-2019 Peterbuilts. The old Fords and Internationals are being kept and the the Volvo's are going to auction! We have 1 truck with a rust hole thru the frame! Any time I have to work on one I end up doing a lot of swearing!
Both have strength and weaknesses. Kenworth more suited for long haul trips across the outback though rough roads while still being somewhat compact, Volvo more for journeys from Melbourne to Sydney and such that can be done in a couple days.
Wish I could get that K200 in the U.S. I have a Kenworth T680, absolutely love KW's esp with the Cummins engine. You can keep that auto and give me a 13 or 18 speed.
If you appreciate a big rig despite of its flaws, horse power and the brand itself it doesn't matter. Both rigs are unique in their own way and wouldn't mind driving either or..
Both stunning trucks. Would not complain working with either - and have in my driving career ( albeit earlier models) but I gotta say the new volvos are bloody nice Ps.. great KW rectified the hump cover over the engine
Having spent many a day picking up bits that broke / fell off Volvo's & Scanias out on the Tanami Track - the Kenworth is the easy winner of this comparison for me. In fact - I wouldn't even call it a comparison.
I know I'm biased but I'll go for the KW ! They last forever with a bit of TLC. I've owned mine for 18 years. The KW is built like an aircraft. The Volvo is built like a car.
That button tuck vinyl interior and all those small round gauges is not for me. It's like stepping in to a house that haven't ben renovated since the 70´s. It´s kind of retro cool but not for me. I want the Volvo it's more modern.
Depending on truck, ISX 15 is doing around 7MPG. European spec Volvo is doing 7,5MPG but australian spec migh be different since US spec have other engines than EU specs have (i think AU version will share engines with US spec).
They make Kenworth (K-Whopper) and Volvo cabovers, but only in foreign countries and it is not available in the USA. Wonder they make Studebaker heavy duty cabovers in foreign countries. Someday there will be Studebaker cabovers in Australia.
The only cab over I see on Kenworth website is a medium duty class 5 and 6 I don't see any heavy duty Class 7 and 8 trucks in a cabover available in the US
Hello. I'm curious why there is not Peterbilt trucks in Aussie? Peterbilt trucks are also equally popular and seems neck to neck with Kenworth. Both are American too.
The Volvo should be compared with Scania and The Kenworth should be compared with Mack. Kenworth and Mack are pretty much American built while the Volvo and Scania are European (Swedish) built.
So let me get this straight.. Volvo is shit? Thats why there is volvo trucks all over US roads, yet no American trucks on European roads.. the most well know truck brand on earth is Scania because even in the most inhabited places in the world there is a Scania pulling something over a mountain or across ice caps. There is a reason why Volvo are known as globetrotters, because that what they do.
+Jay Romero length restrictions, that's why they're used. Not because of looks or reliability. Although, sadly, trucks aren't really made to be reliable, just to get the job done.
Hi, I'm interested in getting into truck driving as a long-term career having previously driven buses on a medium rigid licence on the mid-north coast of New South Wales and I plan to upgrade to a heavy combination licence to achieve this. Any tips on how I should go about kick-starting my career in this industry? Will my lack of experience as a truck driver be detrimental, or will my extensive bus driving experience help? I've seen advertisements for truck driving jobs but they all ask for people with experience driving trucks. How can you get that experience if you can't get a start? Also, how is trucking with regard to the availability of automatic transmissions? I ask, because I don't drive a manual transmission and haven't since I was about 16. Thanks in advance.
Random Stuff in Oregon; yeah, its fucked here for many , many reasons. virtually all old timers have been run out of industry. nonone left to drive a proper truck thats manual. a lot of immigrants, women and gay two uppers now and thats what drives the demand for autos. a real operator of all round ability and independance would consider not being able to get into a big american a nightmare. over.
Air actuated manuals, more efficient on fuel, gearboxes and clutches. Purely down to cost effectiveness and yes I can drive a crash box dipshit @@truckeemick2486
truckeemick. When I ask myself if I’m a man, I don’t look at my penis, I ask myself if I can drive a manual box, then I remember that I’m European and virtually everybody can drive a manual over here. Next time I’m driving an automatic, and enjoying it, I’ll scold myself and remind myself not to act like a gender-bender, insecure American. By the way, if you’re bothered that immigrants with poor English are taking your jobs, just accept that you must be shit at what you do. Have a nice day.
I think the Kenworth looks nice but I have never driven one. I have driven Volvos and Scanias mostly in northern Scandinavia in extreme winter conditions. Currently, I drive a Freightliner Cascadia in Canada and USA and its an ok truck. Volvo is superior all trucks when it comes to roadhandling and power but they need to get that cab extendet. Not only for the looks but also for driver comfort.
They are both being great, but the problem is by shrinking KW's head in North America or the same for Volvo by extending its head out it is difficult to compare both.
Would have love to have known what the difference in weight between the two tractors, no doubt the KW will be heavier due to the bigger cab and bed etc etc... weight should be added to the load not the truck, I’m not saying that KW’s & Pete’s are ugly trucks but have to say that the Aussies and the Yanks are stuck in a feckin time warp.
American trucks look beautiful on the outside like Kenworth W900, but the interior of all these trucks always seem so depressing, dark and very aged. European trucks may have a smaller bunk and may be less comfortable for very long trips, but they always have a clean interior, lots of light so less depressing and they are very agile and more fuel efficient. I prefer European trucks but that doesn’t mean I don’t like the Amercian ones. It’s very impressive when I see one driving on European roads. (Which is rare because of all the length regulations where I live,)
Try living / driving in outback Australia where most of the roads are just dirt tracks which might see a grader once or twice a year if you're lucky. Then you will understand. I have seen many of your flashy plastic Volvos and Scanias scrapped on the side of these roads. The locals who know and understand the conditions, ALL drive Kenworths and Macks. Even Western Star are not up to the standards required in many cases - they are popular on long haul bitumen highway runs, but rarely seen "off road".
One looks like a model T the other looks state of the art, i think those southern boys who really really love ther sisters a little to much would like the KW lol
I was thinking maybe the reason the Volvo is smaller is because it's designed for European markets. However they say it's built in Australia. Would it be too much to ask them to modify design for the Aussie market ?
Volvo is designed for center eu autobahn and when you make bigger cabine hadling is a little bit bad . Eu road is morest dinamoc road on planet . Australia is just chill and lock on road
Thanks for the look-see. I always smile w/nostalgia when I see a cabover (very rare in the US), but wouldn't wanna live in one, anymore. Too impractical.
I'd take the Kenworth on just the room alone. I drove a Volvo cab-over when it was known as White/GMC. It has spring ride suspension but had the best riding seat I ever experienced in a truck.
The new 2022 Volvo and Kenworth the Volvo is so much more room in the sleeper. So much more add-ons just so much more luxury automatic transmission standard
Australia has the best looking trucks in the world in my opinion. Glad I'm a part of that industry. Where you at my ozzy truckie brothers and sisters 👇
as a european i love eu trucks and eu style especially dutch. but i understand why in outback guys use old kennys and older trucks. but i dont know why anyone should pick kenny over scania or volvo or other european brand if they drive on highways and city routes
Agreed . Every review these two snoozers conduct is little more than a non offensive warm and fuzzy "love in" There is never any real / meaningful critique....The older guy seems to know his stuff but the young chrome domed know it all is the most irritating fake wanker ever
Volvo fans whining in the comment section american trucks are the most original begter torque and power unless your a whiny guy who cant stand old stuff i rather drive a american cabover than a european one
One of the things i noticed about these truck journalists is that they only get to see and test these truck right from new, when the truck is new ,9/10 times the overall perception is very satisfactory regardless of the make, it would be nice to have another review probably 5 years down the line so that we see how tough they really are. Greetings from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
After 5 years the Kenworth will still be like new and the Volvo will be on the scrap heap.
Yea, getting an actual fleet operators opinion
I didn't know Kenworth was still building a cabover.
I guess it's just for Australia.
It is very stylish in that design.
Since this video is like 4 years old, if it falls under the same laws as cars, you can bring one over and drive it in 21 years.
@@adamfrbs9259 I can't, I don't have a truck driver's license.
@@makingithappen9722 well save money for 21 years and buy acres of private land. No license needed. Ha
@@adamfrbs9259 I will b dead in less than 21 years.
@@makingithappen9722 ugh me to probably. Lots of cigs and deep fried food is cheaper than saving for retirement. Haha
where I work, we have 1980's Fords, 1980-2015 Internationals, 2010 Volvos, 2015-2017 Freightliners, and 2018-2019 Peterbuilts. The old Fords and Internationals are being kept and the the Volvo's are going to auction! We have 1 truck with a rust hole thru the frame! Any time I have to work on one I end up doing a lot of swearing!
Both have strength and weaknesses. Kenworth more suited for long haul trips across the outback though rough roads while still being somewhat compact, Volvo more for journeys from Melbourne to Sydney and such that can be done in a couple days.
Wish I could get that K200 in the U.S. I have a Kenworth T680, absolutely love KW's esp with the Cummins engine. You can keep that auto and give me a 13 or 18 speed.
This is like watching a classic mustang and Porsche 911 together. So wonderful yet so weird to watch them together...
I think you are right ! In my eyes i see the kenworth that is "old"
Best truck model that Volvo came up with was the F16. My favourite!
The f16 is a fighter jet. Did you mean fh16?
Before the FH16 arrived, there was the F16. This was the F10/F12 series cab with the 16 litre engine fitted and was launched around 1988.
In America our best most preferred trucks are the Kenworth W900L and Peterbilt 389
We got big Kenworth here but we are not stuck with only W900s as we got more than that but rare to see W900s
4 years later and they definentely brought back the XXL cab for volvo
I like how they turned a 8 hour journey from Footscray to Marulan into a 15 second mini montage lol.
Man kenworth needs to release a right hand drive in america. Thats a fine looking truck
If you appreciate a big rig despite of its flaws, horse power and the brand itself it doesn't matter. Both rigs are unique in their own way and wouldn't mind driving either or..
The quality of this production is super stupid good.
They're both beauties, but my personal preference based clearly on visual, goes with KW lines mostly, without rejecting at all the FH. I'm like 55-45%
both good. Volvo has most reliable pollution control system in America it seems.
Australia should make a truck. You guys kick ass.
@Lorne Johnson Are you referring to the Volvo or the KW? They are both sold very well in Australia.
US Volvo looks much better then those Euro Design Trucks, tiny Sleeper Cab, maybe Ok For Europe and their tiny Roads
Nothing looks tougher than a K series Kenworth, period!
Nah the k220 or a T909
Both stunning trucks. Would not complain working with either - and have in my driving career ( albeit earlier models) but I gotta say the new volvos are bloody nice
Ps.. great KW rectified the hump cover over the engine
SCANIA S730T LINE LONG 👍
Seeing this I really miss the Highway , and , have never driven a KW , Volvo yes , BDoubles , and singles and a triple !
The fact you both wanted the kw speaks volumes
So the Volvo is a better truck and the KW is the better camper van
Having spent many a day picking up bits that broke / fell off Volvo's & Scanias out on the Tanami Track - the Kenworth is the easy winner of this comparison for me. In fact - I wouldn't even call it a comparison.
i love both trucks they are awsome but i will go for the volvo...
I know I'm biased but I'll go for the KW ! They last forever with a bit of TLC. I've owned mine for 18 years. The KW is built like an aircraft. The Volvo is built like a car.
what aircraft? An Boeing, or an Airbus?
DerAnus the KW got trashed by Volvo, so he meant Boeing...
- Why Boeings are named such?
- Because then they crash they make Sboeing....
detroit ghetto well for a start it's kenworth not kentworth and this is in Australia not America you Mong
IT is getting difficult to compete, can't tell the younger driver to adopt KW unless it get some screen up.
If its built like a car it must last long cuz volvo cars do
K200 all the way In Australia we see tons of them
KWs & Pete’s rocks America!
I have driven both in older model but i loved the gear box of the old Volvo/White it was smooth.
Kenworth allday handsdown
depends on if ur an owner driver or company driver I reckon
That button tuck vinyl interior and all those small round gauges is not for me. It's like stepping in to a house that haven't ben renovated since the 70´s. It´s kind of retro cool but not for me. I want the Volvo it's more modern.
yes yes yes 100%
I enjoyed the video!!
There’s anyone know which one is powerful on the uphill with the load
How old is the Kenworth? 40 years old by the look of the exterior design?
Lots are in Australia
Back when there was only one bridge over the Clarence River at Harwood.
3:40 did he really need to be almost jammed under the trailer himself to guide that guy onto the 5th wheel ?
It could be interesting if told about fuel consumption
Depending on truck, ISX 15 is doing around 7MPG. European spec Volvo is doing 7,5MPG but australian spec migh be different since US spec have other engines than EU specs have (i think AU version will share engines with US spec).
I like that k200 a lot.
Kw looks like an updated k100 even still uses body rivets? Still ahead of the old tech cabovers left over here in the USA.
They make Kenworth (K-Whopper) and Volvo cabovers, but only in foreign countries and it is not available in the USA. Wonder they make Studebaker heavy duty cabovers in foreign countries. Someday there will be Studebaker cabovers in Australia.
Wheres the chrome visor mate
KW all the way, classic look with modern amenities, wish these were available in the U.S.
Im pretty sure they are tho. Ive seen them a few Times in Vegas 2 years ago.
The only cab over I see on Kenworth website is a medium duty class 5 and 6 I don't see any heavy duty Class 7 and 8 trucks in a cabover available in the US
That KW is perfection.
absolutely love KW's - Design !!!
Hello. I'm curious why there is not Peterbilt trucks in Aussie? Peterbilt trucks are also equally popular and seems neck to neck with Kenworth. Both are American too.
The Volvo bed pulls out to a king single. No mention of that.
The Volvo should be compared with Scania and The Kenworth should be compared with Mack. Kenworth and Mack are pretty much American built while the Volvo and Scania are European (Swedish) built.
Mack is Volvo now has been since 05
I agree, here in Europe, Volvo and Scania are known as the better trucks..
@@jorgenpinoy1724 yea cause u never drove any american trucks lol
Dont ever compare a mack to kenworth...the only thing a kenworth deserves to be compared with is peterbuilt
@@dandtfarms3365 is that an invitation 😀😀
Volvo is great !
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Volvo are good just there not made for the Australian outback
@@100subscribeswithnovidoe5I don’t think you realise they have the most powerful engine
Amazing footage! I miss Australia.
What's the longest distances you have driven this non-stop?
The Kenworth looks so damn good.
So let me get this straight.. Volvo is shit? Thats why there is volvo trucks all over US roads, yet no American trucks on European roads.. the most well know truck brand on earth is Scania because even in the most inhabited places in the world there is a Scania pulling something over a mountain or across ice caps. There is a reason why Volvo are known as globetrotters, because that what they do.
AGREE!! prefer euro truck rather than american truck.. volvo, scania, daf, man,
+Jay Romero length restrictions, that's why they're used. Not because of looks or reliability. Although, sadly, trucks aren't really made to be reliable, just to get the job done.
+Jay Romero You just proved my point
+Firstname Lastname what? that you faceplanted on your first comment?
+Jay Romero and the turning radius is much greater, hence why European trucks are better around tight spaces.
Wow that's wonderful and powerful trucks bring them in Namibia
Definitely Kenworth... Old boy Kenworth
That kenworth is gorgeous
didnt even use rhe right volvo
shouldve used the globetrotter xl for this
hr have a xl globtroter asshole whath the front roof sign better before you speak fh16 600 hp xl globtroter euro 5
why are the changing trailers ?
The Volvo comes with sweat pants and flip flops for the Driver!
Hi, I'm interested in getting into truck driving as a long-term career having previously driven buses on a medium rigid licence on the mid-north coast of New South Wales and I plan to upgrade to a heavy combination licence to achieve this. Any tips on how I should go about kick-starting my career in this industry? Will my lack of experience as a truck driver be detrimental, or will my extensive bus driving experience help? I've seen advertisements for truck driving jobs but they all ask for people with experience driving trucks. How can you get that experience if you can't get a start? Also, how is trucking with regard to the availability of automatic transmissions? I ask, because I don't drive a manual transmission and haven't since I was about 16. Thanks in advance.
why we never find European trucks with long cabs? even if they are intended for the Australian market.
That Kenworth looks like a gypsy's caravan ..
American wrote this comment
Volvo please listen to Ozz trucks driver's volvo need more space within interior for drivers
Automatic transmissions even in Australia?
Random Stuff in Oregon; yeah, its fucked here for many , many reasons. virtually all old timers have been run out of industry. nonone left to drive a proper truck thats manual. a lot of immigrants, women and gay two uppers now and thats what drives the demand for autos. a real operator of all round ability and independance would consider not being able to get into a big american a nightmare. over.
Air actuated manuals, more efficient on fuel, gearboxes and clutches. Purely down to cost effectiveness and yes I can drive a crash box dipshit
@@truckeemick2486
truckeemick. When I ask myself if I’m a man, I don’t look at my penis, I ask myself if I can drive a manual box, then I remember that I’m European and virtually everybody can drive a manual over here. Next time I’m driving an automatic, and enjoying it, I’ll scold myself and remind myself not to act like a gender-bender, insecure American.
By the way, if you’re bothered that immigrants with poor English are taking your jobs, just accept that you must be shit at what you do.
Have a nice day.
I think the Kenworth looks nice but I have never driven one. I have driven Volvos and Scanias mostly in northern Scandinavia in extreme winter conditions. Currently, I drive a Freightliner Cascadia in Canada and USA and its an ok truck. Volvo is superior all trucks when it comes to roadhandling and power but they need to get that cab extendet. Not only for the looks but also for driver comfort.
They are both being great, but the problem is by shrinking KW's head in North America or the same for Volvo by extending its head out it is difficult to compare both.
I've driven both these trucks its really close the fh700 is a weapon also but something get pulling me towards the KW
Wow never seen Kenworth trucks. Looks like a hundred year old steam ship. Gotta love the retro looks. 👍
Would have love to have known what the difference in weight between the two tractors, no doubt the KW will be heavier due to the bigger cab and bed etc etc... weight should be added to the load not the truck, I’m not saying that KW’s & Pete’s are ugly trucks but have to say that the Aussies and the Yanks are stuck in a feckin time warp.
American trucks look beautiful on the outside like Kenworth W900, but the interior of all these trucks always seem so depressing, dark and very aged. European trucks may have a smaller bunk and may be less comfortable for very long trips, but they always have a clean interior, lots of light so less depressing and they are very agile and more fuel efficient. I prefer European trucks but that doesn’t mean I don’t like the Amercian ones. It’s very impressive when I see one driving on European roads. (Which is rare because of all the length regulations where I live,)
Every truck can pull. But not every truck is comfy.
Tell 'em the price son!
I don't get it, why would anyone compare a truck from 1970 with one from 2015? Whats the point?
Try living / driving in outback Australia where most of the roads are just dirt tracks which might see a grader once or twice a year if you're lucky. Then you will understand. I have seen many of your flashy plastic Volvos and Scanias scrapped on the side of these roads. The locals who know and understand the conditions, ALL drive Kenworths and Macks. Even Western Star are not up to the standards required in many cases - they are popular on long haul bitumen highway runs, but rarely seen "off road".
It should be VNL vs T610
One looks like a model T the other looks state of the art, i think those southern boys who really really love ther sisters a little to much would like the KW lol
I think Volvo should make a bigger truck cab for Australia
I was thinking maybe the reason the Volvo is smaller is because it's designed for European markets. However they say it's built in Australia. Would it be too much to ask them to modify design for the Aussie market ?
Volvo is designed for center eu autobahn and when you make bigger cabine hadling is a little bit bad . Eu road is morest dinamoc road on planet . Australia is just chill and lock on road
Kenworth has more space, that's about it.
Kenworth finally rectified the problem with that damed hump over the engine
Thanks for the look-see. I always smile w/nostalgia when I see a cabover (very rare in the US), but wouldn't wanna live in one, anymore. Too impractical.
Scania R longline
I'd take the Kenworth on just the room alone. I drove a Volvo cab-over when it was known as White/GMC. It has spring ride suspension but had the best riding seat I ever experienced in a truck.
Kenworth more comfortable. maybe fuel consumption is the difference
and automatic system. Driver's safety is more important
one of the most beautifull country...australia
It is, those were lucky convicts back in the day.
that KW is sexy but are Euro trucks more powerful and fuel efficient than our American trucks?
You can get that Volvo FH16 with 750hp from the factory in Europe
Volvo a piece of shit
Cory Lewis - Yes 100%
FH 16 THE BEST
wish they were sold in N.A.
love u KW
The new 2022 Volvo and Kenworth the Volvo is so much more room in the sleeper. So much more add-ons just so much more luxury automatic transmission standard
4:07 smoke in the background is the Volvo doing a burnout in front of some chick's at the truck stop.
before tell Volvo is a crap, watch Volvo Fh crash test
Maruska Santo Volvo is the safest truck brand out there
The best swedish truck is Scania, above Volvo
Euro Volvo looks Feminime, Europeans love that design
Volvo vs kenworth briga de gigantes 😎😯👍
Australia has the best looking trucks in the world in my opinion.
Glad I'm a part of that industry.
Where you at my ozzy truckie brothers and sisters
👇
The Kenworth looks better, the Volvo is better.
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I love the look of a cabover but there is no real space or comfort like a North American curb-sniffer
i just thought of a truck sniffing a curb
Why carnt Kenworth sell to the UK.
I don’t know
They should have had the freightliner argosy with the two trucks and i would chose the freightliner.
I wonder what it would cost to bring a k200 to the USA
I think just Bcz of driving norms it is not possible to drive cab over engine in USA
KW all day every day...
as a european i love eu trucks and eu style especially dutch. but i understand why in outback guys use old kennys and older trucks. but i dont know why anyone should pick kenny over scania or volvo or other european brand if they drive on highways and city routes
Driver comfort is one thing to remember
I thought there might have been a little comparison rather than one has a big bed and one is smooth. Lacking a little depth perhaps?
Agreed . Every review these two snoozers conduct is little more than a non offensive warm and fuzzy "love in" There is never any real / meaningful critique....The older guy seems to know his stuff but the young chrome domed know it all is the most irritating fake wanker ever
Volvo the best!
Hi
Very nice video
I m truck driver job help
Kenworth is still the better truck. But Peterbilt is best
Volvo fans whining in the comment section american trucks are the most original begter torque and power unless your a whiny guy who cant stand old stuff i rather drive a american cabover than a european one
and they say scania v8 have 730hp the only european truck i'd drive is the volvo because it have an inline 6 which make more torque than a v8
That's because you've never driven a V8 Scania..have you now?