GENERATION COMPARISON
Kenworth T680 Original vs Next Generation
Compare two manufacturer-supported T680 eras, then verify the exact build, condition, records and intended use of the trucks being considered.GENERATION COMPARISONKenworth T680 Original vs Next GenerationGeneration, configuration and Class 8 model research
Research pointOriginal T680T680 Next Generation
Production eraEarlier production beginning with the 2012 cab architecture; verify exact model year.Manufacturer-named redesign launched February 2021.
Exterior / aeroEarlier hood, bumper and fairing treatments with model-year updates.New hood, bumper, turning vanes, fairings and aero refinements.
Cab / instrumentationEarlier instrument and interior arrangements vary by year and trim.15-inch digital display and revised driver environment.
Powertrain contextPACCAR and Cummins engines plus manual/automated choices depending on build.Launched around EPA 2021 PACCAR MX-13 and PACCAR Powertrain; verify actual order.
Used-buying focusEmissions era, component age, modifications and accumulated duty history.Software, digital systems, ADAS configuration and newer emissions/service history.
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Sources & technical references
Primary manufacturer and government sources support the broad history and verification context. Specifications still need to be confirmed for the individual truck.
Kenworth — T680 Next Generation launch (February 2021)Kenworth — T680 product informationKenworth — T880 launch notes the T680 cab's 2012 introduction