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Kenworth Trucks in Australia...they Make 'em Tough Down-under

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Text to go with the clip: Some time ago a mate down-under sent Biglorryblog a DVD on Paccar's Kenworth operations. The title? As you'd expect with typical understatement: "Australian made. World's Best". So I thought I'd provide you with a short taster of it. Actually Kenworth has a very impressive market share in both Australia and New Zealand not least through its classic K104 cabover tractor which has been the mainstay for B-Double operators for years. And the Kaywhoppa bonneted behemoths are number one roadtrain fodder too. The Aussies have been building Kenworths at their Bayswater, Victoria plant since 1971 and have grasped that thing that many "global" truck makers often miss. Namely that there's no substitute for building a truck that meets the local market conditions head-on...rather than offer a product from a remote factory thousands of miles away. Meanwhile, to visit Kenworth's Australian website try this link http://www.kenworth.com.au/kenworth/

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  • i worked at the ...

    i worked at the plant in Melbourne in 1971 , it was like a chain gang, typical American way of working, so glad i got out into the real world. But in later years i drove plenty of KWs and they are an amazing truck to drive, all credit to them.

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  • As I pass the jap ...

    As I pass the jap trucks in my old K144 with an 8V 92 detroit 21 speed spicer in her I aways wonder what she looks like from behind well one day when some off those fellers catch up I mush ask them Hee Hee

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  • Listen to the man ...

    Listen to the man directly above my comment - he knows... he's got a Cat 3408 powered K-123which is rather rare!

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  • UP THE BlOODY ...

    UP THE BlOODY KENNYS!

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  • yep

    yep

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  • i aggreee

    i aggreee

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  • kennies are the ...

    kennies are the best trucks around

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