I'm an Aussie truckie just doing my new job. Truck is a Kenworth K200 big cab.Sorry for the poor video quality. Music : Devil Woman - Cliff Richard (2006 Remasted version)
You made a good call having the fuel tanks painted white 👍 they look a lot better and contrast way better with the (. bright work / chrome & polished aluminum. Great choice 👍
I wish they still did cab overs here in the US, I do miss them. Great for getting around in the city for sure. Y"all be safe out there and enjoy your great looking rig.
They are good for getting into tight places, European Cabovers are better again. Not many drivers would like them in the US due to the size of the sleeper. Have a great day.👍
I learned on mostly cabovers and I think they are definitely the safest trucks on the road because of the extra visibility. If you crack one up just rolling over can get ya, better you can see what’s coming at you!
@@australiantruckerrod1070 I know a lot of American drivers that love the old cabovers! The reason you don’t see as many is because conventionals are more economic as far as fuel consumption. 🇺🇸
@@dkompres6889 In Australia there is a length limit, having a cabover gives the option to have longer trailers. It's all about the money and keeping the customers happy.
Hi. Yes you are right, the step does pull out, it is an option, don't have it on this one. Video link how it works. .th-cam.com/video/65g822Ef6X4/w-d-xo.html
@@nenadcubric2663 there are some driving around, old imported mainly used as show trucks, not working trucks, here in norway there is some, not working but there still is some, i did ask for a spesific reason you know,and the reason is that some think the european roads are so small and tigth that "big" american trucks cant drive on them, when you look in to the matter you'l learn that the dimesions on us trucks and european are the same,us trucks are a bit longer thats all, a scania s540 with a toppline cab is 8,1 ft wide and 12,9ft high, and the roads are the same, the lane width are constructed acording to the classification ,wrther it is a 2 lane contry road or a 4 lane higway, but as a minimum a 2 lane contryroad wil have a lane width of 9,8 ft....... but the main reason for the fact there are no us trucks used as work trucks in eu is that there is no distribution nett,or service net,and we would have to import everything from overseas, same as the reason there is not many eu trucks in us. hope this info maybee shed a little ligth on these "small european trucks and roads" 😁
Muito obrigado amigo fico contente em ter sido correspondido por você amigo valeuuuu. Nos no Brasil não temos esses caminhão eu sou apaixonado por caminhão americano.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 I agree mate I'm seeing a lot of k104 and up to k200 lately around the Newcastle area. Love the videos too mate only just found your content
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Я дальнобой Скания , Россия , Восточная Сибирь , прибайкалье , и знаю что такое жить в кабине ! Просто я о том что спальник крутой .
@@АлексейСправедливый-з1э. Да, я могу только представить, как холодно. Я был в снегу, но только около - 10-15% F, вы можете в Австралии получить спальные мешки до - 5%. Оставайтесь в безопасности, у вас есть проблемы с работой Covid 19? Транспорт в Austraila все еще продолжается. Но это будет зависеть от того, сможем ли мы осуществить поставки, некоторые компании закроются из-за того, что работники получают вирус.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Сочуствую вам , у нас в России после коронавируса пошел какойто вал бурной деятельности , еще больше закипела жизнь , а так вообще мне очень нравятся track-road Australian , Австралийские седельные тягачи очень нравятся . Удачи вам !
Have shifted many gears over the years it's time to make the job a little easier. After having time off due to back surgery it's better for myself to have an auto
just got my drake collectibles K200 ! Damn i love these kenworth trucks! definitely something unique to australia! Cant stop watching this particular video!
Hey. Those Drake trucks are great, don't have one myself. Done forget New Zealand they have them as well, don't want to upset our friends across the ditch. Have a great day.
Rod I hope you don't put any demonic motifs on your wheels like the other guy. Car tyre tread depth is required to be 1.5mm across 75 percent of the surface; is it any different/larger for a truck tyre? And 6 on the steer, 16.5 on the dual drive axles, 20t on any tri
Sorry for the late reply. They are approximately 17 feet long but there is also a smaller cab. Only made in Australia, for the Australian and New Zealand market. New model out now K220, few changes, new grill, moved the roof forward removed the roof windows and updates with the dash and safety features.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 what's the maximum length of a trailer in Australia. It seems like a bad short style of semi. You can get away with some pretty serious lengths. 👍
Just gives you more space to spread out. Just a personal preference, I don't need the storage space as I mostly only stay away one night. Some of our other trucks have only a single bed. With cabinets on the side.
Hello Alfredo. Australia is a good country, but can be expensive to live. If you are under 31 can come to Australia on working holiday for 1 year and get a 1 year extention. Or find a nice Australian partner to marry. Have a nice day.
Hi. I'm surprised that Kenworth did not do a trial in Canada, you had Freightliner Argosy. I'm guessing the cost would be too high to set up production in another country. Only built in Australia in R/H drive for the Australian and New Zealand market.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 true. The agrozy tho didnt get the slide out steps untill 2014 and even then that was a glider kit. Biggest issue is most drivers disliked the climbing. But now a lot of the younger new guys like me prefer the extra space and better turning and visibility you get out of a cab over. More so since a lot of new drivers here are from india and china. Glider kits became illegal just a year and a half ago here so they stoped selling them..
Hi. Just the same as having fridge trailers. It actually blocks out most of the outside noise. Possible not good for a driver parked next to you that does not have one. I try to park away from everyone or near other trucks that have one running.
Hi rod. I really enjoy your content on the TH-cam. How can i contact yourself away from the comments? I am looking to buy a K200 to Start my career . Any help is very much appreciated
Hi Benjamin: The ice pack is noisy it is something you have to get used to, same as fridge motor on a trailer, but it does block out outside noise so it's more of a constant sound. There is a thermostat so the sound does change.As you can hear, noise on the outside, so you have to try to be courteous to other trucks around you.
His rod quick question in the UK we have tachographs and digital tachos to keep track of our driving hours and working hours do u guys have a similar system over in Oz just wondering what the differences are cracking videos mate.🖒
Just coming in now where you can run electronic workbook instead of paper based work diary. Regulators pushing it by only offering expemption permits if you have this fitted to the truck..
Big enough for us. If you had a big cab with bunk beds, would have more floor space. Not sure if they make them like that. Had a k104 standard cab with a single bed for 4 1/2 years, made it work.
@Australian Trucker Rod nice looking truck mate whats your favourite cab over modal? mines the k100E I own a 92 k100E in my opinion the k104 was the last of the good cab overs
Hi Matt. Drove a K104 for 5 years great truck, but I do like the K200, easier to get in and out, love the flat floor. Look up Rehe and Son K100E, Drove that truck before it was restored, great classic truck would love to have one.
Sorry, Abu. That would be for b'doubles Sydney to Melbourne, 850kms, 5 return trips every two weeks. You can take home $900 to $1000 for 50 hours of local work with a rigid truck.
@@yousafgee 12hrs is the standard for interstate. Or you can do a day course for Basic Fatigue Management and if the company you work for is acredited you can work 14 hrs. Local is 14hrs per day.
Unfortunately it's all about regulations, and money. You can't have a big sleeper on a bonnet with long trailers and companies wont run shorter trailers because they can't more as much freight. As a company driver we take what we can get.
Nothin wrong with that truck at all I am in north america and owned a cab over KW. One of the best trucks I have ever driven. The guys over here that dont like them dont know anything about them. Just truck stop engineers
Amerikan trucks are the same shit since forever. No new inventions. Not modern at all. Stick to european trucks. They are more modern, more enviroment friendly and have a better fuel economy.
Have to agree with you. love the European trucks. Unfortunately we don't get the longer cab European trucks in Australia. I'm sure the boss would buy them, he likes Volvo.
The Australien/New Seeland Trucks BASED on US Trucks, but they are not US Trucks. On the Vid, you can some Diverent see: The wheels are not "free", modern led Lamps, etc. I think in Australia are the best from US, and from EU in one truck
@@christianplatzbecker1784 We DO have LED lights. Headlights, taillights, clearance lights etc. The Cabover however got unpopular during the late 1990s. Nobody likes them. Of course now the oldschool drivers (some) are nastalgic over them including me. Lol.
Beautiful truck , them painted fuel tanks are extremely good looking.
Respect
Hi. They paint the tanks so they don't have to polish the tanks. Saves time and money.
You made a good call having the fuel tanks painted white 👍 they look a lot better and contrast way better with the (. bright work / chrome & polished aluminum. Great choice 👍
Makes it easier to clean.
I wish they still did cab overs here in the US, I do miss them. Great for getting around in the city for sure. Y"all be safe out there and enjoy your great looking rig.
They are good for getting into tight places, European Cabovers are better again. Not many drivers would like them in the US due to the size of the sleeper. Have a great day.👍
I learned on mostly cabovers and I think they are definitely the safest trucks on the road because of the extra visibility. If you crack one up just rolling over can get ya, better you can see what’s coming at you!
@@australiantruckerrod1070 I know a lot of American drivers that love the old cabovers! The reason you don’t see as many is because conventionals are more economic as far as fuel consumption. 🇺🇸
@@dkompres6889 In Australia there is a length limit, having a cabover gives the option to have longer trailers. It's all about the money and keeping the customers happy.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 lenght regulation is just to prevent having those long US Trucks in AUS, sadly
Beautiful KW rig! Love the color!🥰 It almost looks like the steps pull out for easier climbing.
Hi. Yes you are right, the step does pull out, it is an option, don't have it on this one. Video link how it works.
.th-cam.com/video/65g822Ef6X4/w-d-xo.html
Like your Australia accent and the music your playing and love your video God Bless You from the USA
Where are you rod, waiting waiting cheers from dale.😂
Brilliant video thank u 😍👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you. Glad you like it. Just make video 's for fun. 🙂 have a great day.
Beautiful kenworth we don’t have those here in America
We had cabovers in the US once upon a time
SIMPLESMENTE UM CAMINHÃO NOTA 10
Company trucks, It gets the job done
Very nice looking truck !!!
That K200 looks mint
Espectacular, un sueño de camión 🚛 👍 👍 👍 👍
Looking forward great 👍 truck kenwork
I definitely wouldn't mind driving one of these down on European roads
To Big for European Roads
@@nenadcubric2663 why do you think that?
@@superskrobb Any US Trucks around in Europe😂
@@nenadcubric2663 there are some driving around, old imported mainly used as show trucks, not working trucks, here in norway there is some, not working but there still is some, i did ask for a spesific reason you know,and the reason is that some think the european roads are so small and tigth that "big" american trucks cant drive on them, when you look in to the matter you'l learn that the dimesions on us trucks and european are the same,us trucks are a bit longer thats all, a scania s540 with a toppline cab is 8,1 ft wide and 12,9ft high, and the roads are the same, the lane width are constructed acording to the classification ,wrther it is a 2 lane contry road or a 4 lane higway, but as a minimum a 2 lane contryroad wil have a lane width of 9,8 ft....... but the main reason for the fact there are no us trucks used as work trucks in eu is that there is no distribution nett,or service net,and we would have to import everything from overseas, same as the reason there is not many eu trucks in us. hope this info maybee shed a little ligth on these "small european trucks and roads" 😁
@@nenadcubric2663 th-cam.com/video/hrWtM_ftv4c/w-d-xo.html
Nice kenwork truck great 👍
Nice truck there!
Rod I love the K200
jayden mifsud: They a a good truck. Big improvement on the older models. Have a good day.
Muito obrigado amigo fico contente em ter sido correspondido por você amigo valeuuuu. Nos no Brasil não temos esses caminhão eu sou apaixonado por caminhão americano.
Hello, yes I see you have mostly European trucks. South America is closer to North America than Europe I would think but maybe price.
Real nice video. Thanks for posting
Kenworth is best truck.😃
Just got my HC keen to get in something like this eventually
Surprisingly there is a lot more companies with trucks like this even the larger ones.
Have a great day.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 I agree mate I'm seeing a lot of k104 and up to k200 lately around the Newcastle area. Love the videos too mate only just found your content
Как же уютно и круто смотрится в спально отсеке !
Проведите одиннадцать часов там каждый второй день. У меня есть все, что мне нужно.Хорошего дня.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Я дальнобой Скания , Россия , Восточная Сибирь , прибайкалье , и знаю что такое жить в кабине ! Просто я о том что спальник крутой .
@@АлексейСправедливый-з1э.
Да, я могу только представить, как холодно. Я был в снегу, но только около - 10-15% F, вы можете в Австралии получить спальные мешки до - 5%. Оставайтесь в безопасности, у вас есть проблемы с работой Covid 19? Транспорт в Austraila все еще продолжается. Но это будет зависеть от того, сможем ли мы осуществить поставки, некоторые компании закроются из-за того, что работники получают вирус.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Сочуствую вам , у нас в России после коронавируса пошел какойто вал бурной деятельности , еще больше закипела жизнь , а так вообще мне очень нравятся track-road Australian , Австралийские седельные тягачи очень нравятся . Удачи вам !
I like your truck
Who would want an automatic? Shifting a 10,13,15 is most of the fun about driving big boy tractor trailers!
Have shifted many gears over the years it's time to make the job a little easier. After having time off due to back surgery it's better for myself to have an auto
Tiny truck! Go American 👍
Unfortunately, there are length restrictions in Australia. And dealers don't have large American trucks.
Great video mate, Nice Kenworth!! Keep the videos coming mate really enjoying them!
That is one nice truck :)
That KW conventional sure has a narrow sleeper. One wide two deep.
Because of length restrictions. Small sleeper so in can tow longer trailers.
just got my drake collectibles K200 ! Damn i love these kenworth trucks! definitely something unique to australia! Cant stop watching this particular video!
Hey. Those Drake trucks are great, don't have one myself. Done forget New Zealand they have them as well, don't want to upset our friends across the ditch.
Have a great day.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 ah of course! Loving those unique kenworths of the kiwis!
Rod I hope you don't put any demonic motifs on your wheels like the other guy. Car tyre tread depth is required to be 1.5mm across 75 percent of the surface; is it any different/larger for a truck tyre? And 6 on the steer, 16.5 on the dual drive axles, 20t on any tri
Nice truck thank you God bless you
Chandan Khatua.Thank you. You have a great day.
Nice cabover.. How many feet long is it? They don't sell that model in North America. At least that's what some of the old timers are saying.
Sorry for the late reply. They are approximately 17 feet long but there is also a smaller cab. Only made in Australia, for the Australian and New Zealand market. New model out now K220, few changes, new grill, moved the roof forward removed the roof windows and updates with the dash and safety features.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 what's the maximum length of a trailer in Australia.
It seems like a bad short style of semi. You can get away with some pretty serious lengths. 👍
Immaculate.
Thanks Keith. Have to thank our truck washer he does all the work and fuels for us.I just drive and make it dirty. LOL
I see where you're coming from but couldn't spend we working days in one of them
What's the point for such a big bunk? U could have storage compartments behind the seats instead
Just gives you more space to spread out. Just a personal preference, I don't need the storage space as I mostly only stay away one night.
Some of our other trucks have only a single bed. With cabinets on the side.
I think the lenght regulation in AUS, is just because the Government is in favour of those European design Trucks, who are smaller and shorter
Nice truck.
Hi Chris. Yes they have come a long way from the earlier Kenworth I have driven
Acho esses caminhões americanos dimais, ea Austrália é meu sonho morar é trabalhar aí, gostaria muito pois estou desempregado, aqui no Brasil .
Hello Alfredo. Australia is a good country, but can be expensive to live. If you are under 31 can come to Australia on working holiday for 1 year and get a 1 year extention. Or find a nice Australian partner to marry. Have a nice day.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 muito obrigado pela atenção amigo, Jesus Cristo te abençoe.
Are those swing out steps, it loooks like one of Ag spreads old k200s
Sorry Carl for the late reply, Do not have the steps on any of the company trucks. This is a new truck.
👍🇺🇸👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you. Have a great day buddy. 👍
If only kenworth sold those here in Canada :(
Hi. I'm surprised that Kenworth did not do a trial in Canada, you had Freightliner Argosy. I'm guessing the cost would be too high to set up production in another country. Only built in Australia in R/H drive for the Australian and New Zealand market.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 true. The agrozy tho didnt get the slide out steps untill 2014 and even then that was a glider kit. Biggest issue is most drivers disliked the climbing. But now a lot of the younger new guys like me prefer the extra space and better turning and visibility you get out of a cab over. More so since a lot of new drivers here are from india and china. Glider kits became illegal just a year and a half ago here so they stoped selling them..
That ice pack is ridiculously loud, how are you supposed to sleep through that ?
Hi. Just the same as having fridge trailers. It actually blocks out most of the outside noise. Possible not good for a driver parked next to you that does not have one.
I try to park away from everyone or near other trucks that have one running.
Nice video rod I thought these new trucks were all automatic
Ivan Milja: No unfortunately not all, they can be ordered with manual gear box, easier to work on for our mechanics. quicker repair.
was this filmed in australia
Hi, Yes filmed in Sydney
Hi rod. I really enjoy your content on the TH-cam.
How can i contact yourself away from the comments?
I am looking to buy a K200 to
Start my career .
Any help is very much appreciated
Sorry John. Not sure if I answered this, email austruckerrod@gmail.com
Nice, and very different. You'd have a job to prize me out of a R series Scania for it though.
I would definitely stay with the Scania. It's a shame they don't have the bigger cabs.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Oh yes..forgot you don't have the High roof cab in the Aus market. Is that still the same today?
You could possible order one but Australian companies normally go for the cheapest option. Volvo is bringing back the XL cab to Australia this year.
It is a pity that in Russia there are no such trucks.
Hey Rod, is it relatively quiet for you sleeping with the ice pack on and road noise in the background? Cheers
Hi Benjamin: The ice pack is noisy it is something you have to get used to, same as fridge motor on a trailer, but it does block out outside noise so it's more of a constant sound. There is a thermostat so the sound does change.As you can hear, noise on the outside, so you have to try to be courteous to other trucks around you.
Thanks Rod. I appreciate the videos and the soundtracks.
Thanks Ben: Hard to please everyone will soundtracks.
Thorpes have some shiny rigs mate
JohnnyLoco846: They don't have the good ones they used to. Unfortunately most companies want white trucks now. White can still look good.
The truck of course is beautiful, but the problem is the piglet.
Piglet?
Muy bonito so buityful 🏁🏁🏁
Marco Galindo. Hi Marco. I guess we see these trucks all the time. They all start to look the same. Glad you like them.
super top
His rod quick question in the UK we have tachographs and digital tachos to keep track of our driving hours and working hours do u guys have a similar system over in Oz just wondering what the differences are cracking videos mate.🖒
Hi Chris, We use paper logs or work diaries as they are called. Will do a video on this.
Hi Chris : We use paper logs or work diaries as they are called. Will do a video on this.
Cheers rod ✌
Just coming in now where you can run electronic workbook instead of paper based work diary. Regulators pushing it by only offering expemption permits if you have this fitted to the truck..
@@australiantruckerrod1070 there called the book of lies in NZ 🤣
Niceeeeeeee
Rod so the double bunk is plenty room for 2
Big enough for us. If you had a big cab with bunk beds, would have more floor space. Not sure if they make them like that. Had a k104 standard cab with a single bed for 4 1/2 years, made it work.
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my dad drives a big cab too
Hi Tyler: They are a great truck, lots of space. You have a great day.
X-15?
Olá amigo estou fazendo uma réplica de kenworth k100 vc poderia me passar informações sobre o motor dele valeu amigo
Hi. the older k100 came in a variety of engines normally 500 hp Caterpillar, Cummins ,Detroit
why is the driver side on the right side
Hi Jonathan. Australia the same as England we drive on the left side of the road.
o ok. im from the states and we truckers, the drivers area is on the left sided, was thinkin in yall area yalls would be to
@Australian Trucker Rod nice looking truck mate whats your favourite cab over modal? mines the k100E I own a 92 k100E in my opinion the k104 was the last of the good cab overs
Hi Matt. Drove a K104 for 5 years great truck, but I do like the K200, easier to get in and out, love the flat floor. Look up Rehe and Son K100E, Drove that truck before it was restored, great classic truck would love to have one.
If they just didnt have those stupid lenght regulation
2:09 i soo beautiful
Quanto custa este cavalinho trukk em moeda Brasileira
Olá, O custo de um novo caminhão seria de aproximadamente 1597622,61 Brizillian Real
Xe dep qua.minh o dam mo duoc so huu em no
What is average pay per week for such truck drivers?
Hi. Depends on where you travel to. Take home pay between $1400 and $1600 per week.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 the maximum pay is for which truck and which area / route ?
Sorry, Abu. That would be for b'doubles Sydney to Melbourne, 850kms, 5 return trips every two weeks. You can take home $900 to $1000 for 50 hours of local work with a rigid truck.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 noted with thanks, is there limited working/driving hours per day ? Or you can drive how much you can?
@@yousafgee 12hrs is the standard for interstate. Or you can do a day course for Basic Fatigue Management and if the company you work for is acredited you can work 14 hrs. Local is 14hrs per day.
Ni reunalt ni wovaget iveco.ni escania
at the end end of the day its still a fkn cabover
Unfortunately it's all about regulations, and money. You can't have a big sleeper on a bonnet with long trailers and companies wont run shorter trailers because they can't more as much freight. As a company driver we take what we can get.
Nothin wrong with that truck at all I am in north america and owned a cab over KW. One of the best trucks I have ever driven. The guys over here that dont like them dont know anything about them. Just truck stop engineers
@@holmes1956O spent plenty of time driving them and once you go long nose you'll never go back ah rhats right you dont have real trucks over there
👍👍👍🚛🚛👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I can't download this video
Works ok for me.
Muhammadyameen
Kenvad My Favorite
Il est a vendre le noir et le blanc
No good them white tanks...
Don't mind the white tanks. Just a matter of what you like. Stainless wrapped looks geat.
Что за хрен? Почему он говорит не по-русски?
wish I could speak Russian
@@nurmanseit1783 но собирают то их из русских запчастей))))
Amerikan trucks are the same shit since forever. No new inventions. Not modern at all. Stick to european trucks. They are more modern, more enviroment friendly and have a better fuel economy.
Have to agree with you. love the European trucks. Unfortunately we don't get the longer cab European trucks in Australia. I'm sure the boss would buy them, he likes Volvo.
Why don't the US don't have any Euro trucks ?
Because we have different regulations then europe and we dont see the need European style trucks
The Australien/New Seeland Trucks BASED on US Trucks, but they are not US Trucks.
On the Vid, you can some Diverent see:
The wheels are not "free", modern led Lamps, etc.
I think in Australia are the best from US, and from EU in one truck
@@christianplatzbecker1784 We DO have LED lights. Headlights, taillights, clearance lights etc. The Cabover however got unpopular during the late 1990s. Nobody likes them. Of course now the oldschool drivers (some) are nastalgic over them including me. Lol.
looks shit with white tanks
If it was my truck would have stainless wrapped tanks. Personally I like the paint until the paint gets chipped.