The Story of a Legendary Truck ▶ Kenworth K100

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  • The Story of a Legendary Truck ▶ Kenworth K100
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    The great popularity and prestige enjoyed by Kenworth are primarily attributed to the launch of one of the most iconic trucks that arrived to stay and radically transform how things were done in the transportation sector of the United States since the 1960s. Stay with us to discover the story of the Kenworth K100 and how its service on the roads, and the progressive evolution this model underwent, impacted the roads of both the United States and Australia, where it continues to be an emblem of heavy transport.
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    Timeline
    00:00 Intro
    00:08 Kenworth on Top
    01:03 The K100 and W900
    02:40 A Progressive Evolution
    03:38 K100 Aerodyne
    04:49 It's over?...
    05:50 The Future of KW Cab Over
    06:55 Australian Resurgence
    07:58 The legacy of the K100
    08:39 Outro
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  • @GearTechHD
    @GearTechHD  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    If you enjoyed the video, please leave a like and comment on which other legendary truck you'd like us to talk about next! 🔥🚛

    • @russvoight1167
      @russvoight1167 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      R Model Mack and Peterbilt 352 COE

    • @andreakovacova6963
      @andreakovacova6963 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      European trucks marks SCANIA, DAF, TATRA, MERCEDES BENZ,

  • @muskel-john9189
    @muskel-john9189 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    K100 was my favorite truck as a kid. I had one as a toy and it looked so much cooler than anything that rolled around here in Germany at that time. And honestly, it still looks cooler than anything that rolls around here today.

    • @eamonquinn70
      @eamonquinn70 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Euro trucks have always been rather bland and sterile I think

  • @hardheadjames3624
    @hardheadjames3624 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    88 K100. My favorite truck ever. First truck I ever owned. Retired now but I'm looking for a nice one to get and keep till my time is done.

  • @antarcticviking
    @antarcticviking 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The first K100 in Australia arrived as a kit and was rebuilt in Bayswater Victoria. The “Grey Ghost” still exists as a museum exhibition and is possibly the oldest K100 in Australia.

  • @Trucksusa
    @Trucksusa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    The cabovers are so cool.

  • @googguy59
    @googguy59 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    To me Kenworth's are the best trucks in the world.Long live kenworth.

    • @donnellykieranj
      @donnellykieranj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Scania or Volvo IMO. European Volvo I mean

    • @alvindueck2104
      @alvindueck2104 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, Pete's are overrated

  • @user-ye2jl8tx8e
    @user-ye2jl8tx8e 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    アメリカのトラックと云えば『ケンワース』でしょ。
    ボンネットタイプからキャブオーバータイプまで生産する会社だし。
    何が良いかって、格好良すぎる。
    日本のケンワースファンです😁

  • @tomtbi
    @tomtbi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Fond memories of BJ And The Bear and Smokey And The Bandit!!

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hell yeh, to be 10-12 again, damn.

  • @curtekstrom9531
    @curtekstrom9531 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I still own the 1976 K100 and W900 Bicentennial Edition Aerodynes my Dad bought new in 1976. As well as the 1985 Liberty Edition K100 Aerodyne, Special ordered from my Build sheet.

    • @joshb2088
      @joshb2088 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Would love to see them!

  • @LyfovRyan51
    @LyfovRyan51 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I piloted a K100e in New Zealand for a couple of years towing a b-train clocking about 750kms per shift.
    It arrived in the country in bits, was fully rebuilt and had an aerodine added in the sleeper.
    A good truck to drive.

  • @anthonypolanco4499
    @anthonypolanco4499 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Love the cabover trucks 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @Skull-Beneath-The-Skin
    @Skull-Beneath-The-Skin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Yep, us Aussies love our Kennys'

  • @user-ro1ct9cc9p
    @user-ro1ct9cc9p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This truck is so cool

  • @earlputnal9124
    @earlputnal9124 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I wished I could have another cabover. I started driving with a friend of mine in a k100 back in 1985. God I miss those good ole days. LOL

  • @New_Jax_City
    @New_Jax_City 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I live 30min from the Chillicothe Ohio Kenworth Plant its a big part of the economy in all surrounding countys. Amazing Plant. Great People.

  • @VikingMale
    @VikingMale 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love the YT1300 stock light freighter….

  • @mikecoffee7548
    @mikecoffee7548 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the BJ and the bear vids!

  • @cdl9239
    @cdl9239 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As kid I only watched that show to see the truck

  • @Tchristman100
    @Tchristman100 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I loved my 1985 K100E 90" Aerodyne, I turned it into a motohome!

  • @barrybebenek8691
    @barrybebenek8691 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Am I the only guy that watched the whole thing just to see the “B.J. And The Bear” truck? 😁👍🏼🇨🇦

  • @Akumaa2000
    @Akumaa2000 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    BJ and the Bear was my favorite show growing up that made me want to be a truck driver, but of course things change i joined the military instead…..now retired.

  • @jamesenglish6044
    @jamesenglish6044 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was a beautiful truck

  • @russellhalleran9080
    @russellhalleran9080 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great trucks!

  • @outlawdingo3020
    @outlawdingo3020 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Since 1971 over more then 70% of the 60,000+ trucks kenworth have made are still registered and road worthy in Australia today.
    I Also drive a k108 (2008 egr model) it's still a staple icon truck of Australia

  • @user-ct5oy9cl4l
    @user-ct5oy9cl4l 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I think it was 73/74 I was a commando (French term) If someone put the wrong parts into a build I followed the build down the assembly line and made it right. I left there and went to Vancouver BC . I was offered a job at the KW plant but never did start. In 76 I took a job with S&M Kenworth in Calgary Alberta. Finished my apprenticeship and received my red seal HD license. Spent 25 years otr trucking as an owner operator with my own rights for North America. KW builds the BEST trucks.

    • @brimac58
      @brimac58 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣

  • @user-pi9ll2yo8n
    @user-pi9ll2yo8n 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This channel has earned my subscription

  • @sir_christmas_leopold_duckson
    @sir_christmas_leopold_duckson 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My Uncle Bob was a trucker for almost 50 years and always drove cabover Kenworths. I remember him taking me for rides numerous times and I always felt like we were the kings of the road. He always wanted to see me become a trucker too, but I was always scared of driving a vehicle that large.

  • @williamross8405
    @williamross8405 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would have hoped they would have included even one picture of the second most famous K100 in America, the iconic Hanks Highway Hilton.

  • @user-lq8ne4wm2l
    @user-lq8ne4wm2l 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    🇺🇸🇬🇪🇺🇸🇬🇪🇺🇸🇬🇪 ღმერთი ფარავდეს ამერიკას საუკუნიდან საუკუნამდე ამინ.

  • @x1101126
    @x1101126 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Autobots, let's roll out❤❤❤

  • @mx_ats
    @mx_ats 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You should make a similar video showing the history of the T800.
    Perhaps it is not the most popular KW truck in the US but down here in Mexico was definitely an icon, a legend.
    Manufactured for over 30 years and just last year the final unit rolled out from Kenworth's Mexicali assembly plant.
    First truck to introduce a full aerodynamic cabin design using PC tools.
    The mighty T800 needs a video as well. Hope you consider it for near future.
    Regards!!!

    • @GearTechHD
      @GearTechHD  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      El T800 es un icono en México, esperemos hacerle un video en un futuro claro que si, saludos amigo!

  • @paulbrown8370
    @paulbrown8370 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The B.J And the Bear rig was a special kind f truck, and the Smokie and the Bandit rig the origianl one was an iconic truck, every body wanted one of those.

  • @DB-zg6rp
    @DB-zg6rp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Chiropractor's best friend...
    And as a Aussie. It's not the popularity, it was the greedy companies wanting bigger trailer's and shorter trucks. Resulting in less driver comfort. Regarding the success of the K series.
    Talking with a DOT officer a few years ago. They wanted to Ban the Cabover, due to safety concerns. Climbing up the side of the cab. But big business wasn't having that either...
    Oh, try doing Two-up in one. Woke up in mid-flight one day. Then was slammed against the bunk wall. All you could do is laugh and try to get back to sleep.

    • @lucherve6169
      @lucherve6169 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😅 with the F88 Volvo

    • @donmccord
      @donmccord 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can see how in Australia the k100 would be a back breaker but in highway application in the US my 1996 k100e rides better than most conventional trucks I’ve driven of coarse it’s all air ride cab and suspension now I just sold my 1981 peterbilt 362 it was solid cab mounted spring ride suspension and no power steering from the factory and had a wheelbase of 160inches it was a true back breaker no doubt gave you a arm workout

    • @timmycarey1958
      @timmycarey1958 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You forgot to mention the gear stick jammed against your left leg while you're jammed against the driver's door, and that you need to climb over the fridge to get into bed.

    • @DB-zg6rp
      @DB-zg6rp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timmycarey1958 copy👍

    • @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures
      @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@donmccord Armstrong steering

  • @doghouse416
    @doghouse416 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I put a lot of miles on my spring ride K-100 flat top (AKA kidney stone remover), now I still drive a cabover International 9800 flat floor condo.

  • @techspacedrive
    @techspacedrive 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kenworth👍

  • @joneuf
    @joneuf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This model are too nice. See some here in quebec but it is rare

  • @terrilstout8076
    @terrilstout8076 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I worked in the old plant back in the late 60's after I got out of the Navy.

  • @Leonidbuzov1984
    @Leonidbuzov1984 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    👍👍👍👍

  • @mr.winkie
    @mr.winkie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The DOT killed cabovers. 😢

    • @anthonytaylor1494
      @anthonytaylor1494 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Drivers killed the cabover here in the states. We got fat and lazy and didn't want to constantly climb the side of the trucks to enter. The ease of maintenance and ingress/egress into the cab was also why we stopped buying the cabovers.

  • @leetim5460
    @leetim5460 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish this truck is included in AMERICAN TRUCK SIM

  • @stevensons78
    @stevensons78 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    BJ Mackay and his best friend Bear.....

  • @ElysiumNZ
    @ElysiumNZ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The K100/200 series are also very common here in NZ.

  • @user-ct5oy9cl4l
    @user-ct5oy9cl4l 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You didn’t mention the 2 KW plants in Canada. 1 in Vancouver British Columbia that built conventional and large off road logging trucks with water cooled brakes and the Sicard/Kenworth plant in St. Therese Quebec where we built cab overs and Hustlers both KW and Peterbilt. I worked there for a year and a half.

    • @markfarkas3703
      @markfarkas3703 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know. Do you have some photos from the factory? When did you working for that plant? Like to see private photos from the factory workers, employees.

  • @COBRA29GTL
    @COBRA29GTL 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My company is only 1 year younger than KW, still family owned, they just got me a brand new T-680 in June

    • @GearTechHD
      @GearTechHD  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, it's great that you're sharing that experience. Best of luck on the road! Greetings!

  • @antarcticviking
    @antarcticviking 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The twin steer K100s and K200s are my most favorites. Twin steers allow more cargo to be carried but thst doesn’t help with turning.

  • @Bad_Wolf788
    @Bad_Wolf788 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I wish cabovers would make a comeback

    • @vwalsh63
      @vwalsh63 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you a hemorrhoid surgeon or a chiropractor?

  • @heyinway
    @heyinway 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most versatile, best riding and handling KW...Setback axle T800 aerocab sleeper with air ride cab and sleeper, N 14 red valve cover (factory 500hp) Cummins, 13 speed double overdrive Fuller transmission, 8 bag air suspension frame, 245" wheelbase, twin screw Eaton rears. Unlimited variations available to be built. Very few Kenworths are identical unless they were fleet ordered.

  • @johngalt8862
    @johngalt8862 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Double bunk k100 high top 18 speed

  • @lucherve6169
    @lucherve6169 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kenworth K100, "LE"Camion américain par excellence !

  • @victorforeman7056
    @victorforeman7056 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    BJ and the Bear

  • @iblockpuncheswithmyface1490
    @iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    B.J And The Bear.

  • @user-jp7rk1uf2n
    @user-jp7rk1uf2n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a K 100 C. It was great until the fiberglass doghouse cracked.

  • @Dachamp2001
    @Dachamp2001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It would be nice if KW of north America give us the option for the k200 & k220.

  • @brbertram
    @brbertram 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You tossed a Freightliner in there.

    • @victorforeman7056
      @victorforeman7056 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course, you can truly tell a trucking story without talk about a freight shaker

    • @gregoryhodge9452
      @gregoryhodge9452 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And a Pete!

  • @ICarrillo-lo8cf
    @ICarrillo-lo8cf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:14

  • @dontwanta
    @dontwanta 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cabovers & aerodynamic don't belong in the same sentence, how can you make driving a brick wall go better through the wind?

    • @GearTechHD
      @GearTechHD  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're right, it does sound like a challenge! But with modern engineering, even 'brick walls' on wheels can be surprisingly aerodynamic. It's all about redirecting and minimizing air resistance. The science behind it is quite fascinating!

  • @garyquelch888
    @garyquelch888 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How come the truck combinations in the US are so small we have multi and road train combos

  • @thomasreyes2857
    @thomasreyes2857 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Till this day I would rather have one of those instead of a long nose. 😂😂😂😂

  • @user-jq8mf9et3w
    @user-jq8mf9et3w 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    저때도 에어로다이나믹이 연구했었구나

  • @vincentlu36
    @vincentlu36 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really not many people mentioned about Optimus Prime!?

  • @user-sw4dm1qj2x
    @user-sw4dm1qj2x 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    BJ and the bear back in the 80s

  • @heartbreakkidd7212
    @heartbreakkidd7212 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My grandpa had a big V8 mack putting out 870 HP no kitty cat couldn't keep up id say Kenworthless or peterjunk but they just slap a sticker on it while another man makes the engine. It be like owning a Chevy 1500 but a John Deere engine in the fucker

  • @Robert8455
    @Robert8455 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting topic but I think this video missed a golden opportunity to go into more details as to why this legendary cab over was killed by U.S. Government regulators. What were the driving forces behind it and why was Australia for example, able to ignore those kinds of concerns? The cab over design seems to be so much better at least for short haul intercity trucking where space is more premium. This also seems to be the way most trucks are built in Europe...

    • @paulzammataro7185
      @paulzammataro7185 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Change in length laws...or abolition of....

  • @pete5235
    @pete5235 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BJ and The Bear

  • @hhl316delta
    @hhl316delta 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    was Optimus Prime a Kenworth K100?

  • @texasbeast239
    @texasbeast239 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A 1976-84 K100C Aerodyne VIT, with the oval quad-headlamps, was the alternate form of Transformers Generation 1 Decepticon Stunticon Leader Motormaster. Black and chrome and purple and all kinds of menacing sexiness.
    Prime still beat him, though.

  • @moneymaguire39
    @moneymaguire39 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    And you can't forget 0ptims prime

  • @fly-over1517
    @fly-over1517 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who pronounces cabover, as "kay-bohver" ? 4:02

  • @heartbreakkidd7212
    @heartbreakkidd7212 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a cat fan I mean Kenworth fan but I hate when they meaning Kenworth fans or peterjunk fans they have trucks that are untouchable then down talk other trucks knowing the mack an western stars out shine them in the woods on gravel In the oil fields etc. see me I respect another man's truck regardless the model

  • @heartbreakkidd7212
    @heartbreakkidd7212 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They are a good OTR truck but off road they don't last like a mack truck or western star

  • @richsimpson2583
    @richsimpson2583 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never drove a KW cab over Glad I didn't

  • @audoinxr6372
    @audoinxr6372 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😅😅😅😅😅😅 7.50 mark.
    Able to compete with any modern truck? K series are 30 years behind every model truck haha😅😅

  • @alexander1485
    @alexander1485 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do all their videos use this generic voice?

  • @recyclebills
    @recyclebills 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The K100 was one of the worst trucks I ever drove.

  • @heartbreakkidd7212
    @heartbreakkidd7212 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All they are is just a truck with a different motor in them paccar engines are fucking junk

  • @jdmjr1130
    @jdmjr1130 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    KENWORTH truly the World's Best💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍👍

    • @LogiForce86
      @LogiForce86 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I full heartedly disagree. A company stuck with models from 1961 with zero engineering creativity to design something new and better. The K300 being a modified Volkswagen Transporter and the K500 being a modified DAF XF are a testiment to that.
      Any European truck company (Scania, Volvo, DAF, etc) would make Kenworth look like the manufacturer of Flintstones era trucks and nothing more.

    • @jdmjr1130
      @jdmjr1130 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LogiForce86 disagree with all your heart I don't care.its my opinion period.

  • @HisAssholiness
    @HisAssholiness 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "cabe" over ?

  • @LogiForce86
    @LogiForce86 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    K300 is just a Volkswagen Transporter, and the K500 is simply a DAF XF. 😂 Kenworth is stuck in 1961 with zero creative and engineering capabilities ever since. 🤌

    • @deanoboyd1374
      @deanoboyd1374 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That’s why they are the best… don’t change perfection 😎😎