Our former truck was a 2013 model which was a good truck except using a cummins. Our new truck is a 2019 and while i can tell there was a lot of great ideas put into it. The side lights should be put on a seperate switch than the overhead utility light. As a spotter/switcher/yarddog of several years i can tell you how useful having a side door is. The view on the passenger side is obstructed by the stylish line on the lower part of the widow and only having one window open puts a lot of trust in the a/c unit. I'm just stating a few issues i see with the newer trucks
Being able to adjust the passenger side mirror without a ladder would be great. And easy to adjust like most modern trucks would be better. My 87 mustang has adjustable mirrors. Easy to wire mirror heaters would be great when they are replaced. Also, faster fill up on air tanks or ability to cut off the air to the brake line when not in use. But at the same time making the service line fill up when the tractor brakes are off would help fill up trailers air tanks without the trailer and tractor moving. Its a good product and I prefer it over using a new on the road tractor. Mainly because of the lift feature. The dipsticks get stuck about a foot before seating in, I have to slam it in there or wiggle it around a lot. More gauges for temps too. And a lip on the dash would be cool so clipboards don't slide off then driving. More DC outlets. The one that is vertical is good but gets dirt in there too easy. Changing fuses should be easy for anyone to find and change without knowing where its hidden. Don't take my suggestions as knocking it. I like the tractor. Just some thoughts.
Always breaking down, turns like a boat, longer wheel base makes it worthless in the snow. Smaller steering wheel and stiffer steering wears your shoulder out after 10 hours. Better heat and ac than the older ones tho lol.
We have 2 of the T2's and 4 of the old Ottawa 4x2's. I am holding on to my 4x2 as long as they keep it. I tried driving tge T2 for four hours one night. That was enough. The a/c is not as strong; that push button tranny sucks , and I hate the side steps getting up into the truck. You feel every bump in the pavement and I find the controls and steering to stiff. I think that they will loose sales if they dont bring back the 4x2.
Bad design. Whomever designed this model is not experienced in operating a yard truck. What part of your body gets cold in the winter? How about the feet, not the shins. My knee constantly presses on the mirror adjustment buttons. There is no way to safely clean the one piece non opening side window, or mirror. There is only one opening window, not cool in the summer when it is too hot to keep windows shut, but not quite hot enough to run the air. Speaking of air, the air vents blow directly on the knee caps. In the hot weather I get very warm, but my knee caps get so cold they get numb. The mud flaps only cover half the tires, thus flinging mud, water, and winter salt all over the rear windows, and side mirror. The adjustable mirror needs to be re-tightened on a daily basis, due to vibration. The " weather visor" over the windshield leaks on the interior every time it rains. There is a HUGE blind spot when backing a trailer on your blind side, due to the shape of the one piece window and huge exaust stack. There is no temperature gauge. The air and electric lines get snagged up every time I make somewhat of a sharp turn. I may be getting a little petty on a few stated issues, but this is my office for 10 hours a day!
Shawn Vance your absolutely right. Bad bad design on this model. Everything on the blind side of this tractor is wrong such as the non opening window, the useless mounted side mirror and convex disc mirror PLUS the air line hook up like you said snags on the battery box cover every time I need to make a sharp angle turn to the point where the battery box lid had to be strapped down with bungee cords. The HVAC is horribly layed out. In my opinion, it should be routed up the left of and right B pillars and directed towards the driver instead of being blown at knee level. My T2 doesn't have tilt steering which is a major piss off, seat could have been more cushy considering the ride quality is garbage. Something are tolerable with this truck BUT a lot of things could be better!!
holy fuck fuck these pieces of useless dog pile of shit trucks. not even 6 months old and the wipers dont work. plastic is all broken why put plastic on a truck thats gonna bang shit. dont miss the king pin or your brake the plastic shit.
Agreed with the issues here. Im in this stupid machine 12hrs a night (in it right now actually). "Slip resistant approved steps" my rearend. Ive fallen off this damn thing near every night it rains even wearing slip resistant boots. Also whys the steering wheel so tiny and so tight to turn? If youre gonna make a truck have a small steering wheel make the power steering electronic and GOOD. Or just let me have a big wheel. Brakes on every single T2 ive operated (4, each of which were right off the factory line including this one) are terrible. Why is the throttle pedal the same shape and size as the parking/emergency brake in most cars? Why do the wipers only have a fast and SUPER FAST setting? No air horn? Thats real safe when im running empty reefer trailers to get fuel. Why isnt the door to my left an actual door? What happens in a rollover if im on my side and the kickout windshield is too cracked up to open? Oh well? Oh and a huge gripe i have is: we've had this newest one for like a month and the heater already broke. You freaking joking? Poor quality poor design.
Our t2 is crap breaks down constantly. The dealer who sold it doesn’t know how to repair half the systems. It started losing coolant and running poorly they couldn’t figure it out. After hours or research I discovered there is a tube that goes through the the DEF tank to prevent freezing. Guess what was cracked and leaking coolant. Had to repair that and the whole DEF system. Total piece of crap.
If this guy says "note" one more time im waterboarding him with DEF. This truck is a piece of cheap plastic garbage i prefer AutoCar or the older model Ottawas.
Our former truck was a 2013 model which was a good truck except using a cummins. Our new truck is a 2019 and while i can tell there was a lot of great ideas put into it. The side lights should be put on a seperate switch than the overhead utility light. As a spotter/switcher/yarddog of several years i can tell you how useful having a side door is. The view on the passenger side is obstructed by the stylish line on the lower part of the widow and only having one window open puts a lot of trust in the a/c unit. I'm just stating a few issues i see with the newer trucks
Being able to adjust the passenger side mirror without a ladder would be great. And easy to adjust like most modern trucks would be better. My 87 mustang has adjustable mirrors. Easy to wire mirror heaters would be great when they are replaced. Also, faster fill up on air tanks or ability to cut off the air to the brake line when not in use. But at the same time making the service line fill up when the tractor brakes are off would help fill up trailers air tanks without the trailer and tractor moving. Its a good product and I prefer it over using a new on the road tractor. Mainly because of the lift feature. The dipsticks get stuck about a foot before seating in, I have to slam it in there or wiggle it around a lot. More gauges for temps too. And a lip on the dash would be cool so clipboards don't slide off then driving. More DC outlets. The one that is vertical is good but gets dirt in there too easy. Changing fuses should be easy for anyone to find and change without knowing where its hidden. Don't take my suggestions as knocking it. I like the tractor. Just some thoughts.
Im about to be possibly using one of these as a shuttle truck over a 2 mile distance on a 45 mph road. how are they are speed and do some have radios?
Anybody know where the backup alarm is located on these?
Where is the sue box located
2016 Model retails for about $126,000 CDA.......that's insane!!!
Our 2024 t2 keeps blowing the fuse that operates the trailer clearance lights
My T2 has a button next to the air horn that looks like a round beaker with an arrow pointing up next to it. Anyone know what it does?
Try it?
DON'T TOUCH IT!!!!!!......It's the ejector seat!
Hydraulic enema!!
Always breaking down, turns like a boat, longer wheel base makes it worthless in the snow. Smaller steering wheel and stiffer steering wears your shoulder out after 10 hours. Better heat and ac than the older ones tho lol.
We have 2 of the T2's and 4 of the old Ottawa 4x2's. I am holding on to my 4x2 as long as they keep it. I tried driving tge T2 for four hours one night. That was enough. The a/c is not as strong; that push button tranny sucks , and I hate the side steps getting up into the truck. You feel every bump in the pavement and I find the controls and steering to stiff. I think that they will loose sales if they dont bring back the 4x2.
Did anyone ask for divers imput....big business at their best..
It was called get it out the door
Plastics from china
they're made out of plastic. the older def-less models are better. speaking as a mechanic who works on them.
As a driver I'd have to agree
Bad design. Whomever designed this model is not experienced in operating a yard truck. What part of your body gets cold in the winter? How about the feet, not the shins. My knee constantly presses on the mirror adjustment buttons. There is no way to safely clean the one piece non opening side window, or mirror. There is only one opening window, not cool in the summer when it is too hot to keep windows shut, but not quite hot enough to run the air. Speaking of air, the air vents blow directly on the knee caps. In the hot weather I get very warm, but my knee caps get so cold they get numb. The mud flaps only cover half the tires, thus flinging mud, water, and winter salt all over the rear windows, and side mirror. The adjustable mirror needs to be re-tightened on a daily basis, due to vibration. The " weather visor" over the windshield leaks on the interior every time it rains. There is a HUGE blind spot when backing a trailer on your blind side, due to the shape of the one piece window and huge exaust stack. There is no temperature gauge. The air and electric lines get snagged up every time I make somewhat of a sharp turn. I may be getting a little petty on a few stated issues, but this is my office for 10 hours a day!
Shawn Vance your absolutely right. Bad bad design on this model. Everything on the blind side of this tractor is wrong such as the non opening window, the useless mounted side mirror and convex disc mirror PLUS the air line hook up like you said snags on the battery box cover every time I need to make a sharp angle turn to the point where the battery box lid had to be strapped down with bungee cords. The HVAC is horribly layed out. In my opinion, it should be routed up the left of and right B pillars and directed towards the driver instead of being blown at knee level. My T2 doesn't have tilt steering which is a major piss off, seat could have been more cushy considering the ride quality is garbage. Something are tolerable with this truck BUT a lot of things could be better!!
holy fuck fuck these pieces of useless dog pile of shit trucks.
not even 6 months old and the wipers dont work. plastic is all broken why put plastic on a truck thats gonna bang shit. dont miss the king pin or your brake the plastic shit.
Agreed with the issues here. Im in this stupid machine 12hrs a night (in it right now actually). "Slip resistant approved steps" my rearend. Ive fallen off this damn thing near every night it rains even wearing slip resistant boots. Also whys the steering wheel so tiny and so tight to turn? If youre gonna make a truck have a small steering wheel make the power steering electronic and GOOD. Or just let me have a big wheel. Brakes on every single T2 ive operated (4, each of which were right off the factory line including this one) are terrible. Why is the throttle pedal the same shape and size as the parking/emergency brake in most cars? Why do the wipers only have a fast and SUPER FAST setting? No air horn? Thats real safe when im running empty reefer trailers to get fuel. Why isnt the door to my left an actual door? What happens in a rollover if im on my side and the kickout windshield is too cracked up to open? Oh well? Oh and a huge gripe i have is: we've had this newest one for like a month and the heater already broke. You freaking joking? Poor quality poor design.
Our t2 is crap breaks down constantly. The dealer who sold it doesn’t know how to repair half the systems. It started losing coolant and running poorly they couldn’t figure it out. After hours or research I discovered there is a tube that goes through the the DEF tank to prevent freezing. Guess what was cracked and leaking coolant. Had to repair that and the whole DEF system. Total piece of crap.
I keep my old skool one . Run the hell out of it 12 hours a day . Can't kill it ..lol 😆
Our wiring is the most advanced
Burst into flames multiple times.
Lmao the damn lies this video has.
If this guy says "note" one more time im waterboarding him with DEF.
This truck is a piece of cheap plastic garbage i prefer AutoCar or the older model Ottawas.
Try T2E they where terrible