The Kenworth T600 is one of the finest models of semi-trucks that is available on the market. Kenworth is known for making powerful, comfortable and attractive trucks and the T600 is no different. The 2006 model is a great continuation of this truck line, offering many of the same benefits offered by the original T600, creating in 1983. Many updates and options have been added in the meantime.
2006 KW T600 Trucks For Sale
- CAT Engine at 435 HP
- Cummins ISX at 450 HP
- 13 Speed Transmission
- Air Ride Suspension
- Brand New Drive Tires
- 6 Aluminum Wheels
- 72" Aerocab Aerodyne Sleeper
- Double Bunks
- Diamond VIT Interior
- Dual High-Back Air Ride Seats
- Tilt/Telescoping Wheel
- NTP 2YR/200,000 mile
Extended Warranty Available
About T600 Truck Shopping
There are a few things to check for when shopping for a 2006 T600. Carefully inspecting your T600 is vital to making sure it runs properly. A 2006 Kenworth T600 won't be in absolutely perfect shape and you should anticipate a few problems. However, the superior workmanship of the Kenworth team should make sure that these problems are as minimal as possible.
First, open the hood of your truck and inspect the engine. The make should be a Caterpillar or CAT engine. Don't accept anything less when purchasing one of these beauties. The horsepower should be around 470 while the trans speed should be around 10. The ratio should be a cool 3.51.
Carefully measure the wheel base of the truck and make sure it matches 265 inches. Something may be wrong with the 2006 Kenworth T600 if it does not match these specs. Inspect the suspension to make sure it is an A/Ride suspension and to make sure the Jake brake is a Y. Again, deviations from these expectations may mean it has been modified or worked on by somebody else. Avoid buying semis that have been altered as they may have been altered improperly or unsafely.
Check your tires to make sure they are at 24.5 in size. Anything smaller or larger is inappropriate for your T600. Inspect your fifth wheel to make sure that it is an A type fifth wheel. Anything lower than an A is not fit for a 2006 T600. It simply won't have the power to hold the type of loads you can and should be taking with this powerful truck.
The sleeper should be a raised roof studio sleeper at about size 72. Inspect the sleeper carefully to look for any tears, scraps or stains. Make sure there are no cracks on the interior gauges. Make sure every gauge works properly, from the fuel gauge, to the speed-o-meter and even the radio.
After inspecting the T600, it's important to take her for a test drive. The 2006 T600 should start right away as its been designed for quick and easy ignition. If it stalls or struggles to start, stay away. Drive the truck for a few miles, testing the brakes, your acceleration and power, your handle and even your Jake brake. Your ride should be smooth, easy to control and powerful.
And a 2006 Kenworth T600 should be incredibly easy to control. Their incredible power steering is designed to make controlling the best of a truck easy and smooth. Any pro driver worth their salt will know when their Kenworth is controlling smoothly or when it is struggling to keep up. A 2006 Kenworth T600 shouldn't have any problem keeping up with your truck driving needs. Nice Group of 2007 Kenworth T-600's Here
