Kenworth T680 vs Freightliner Cascadia
Two sleeper rigs compared spec for spec: the T680 (2012–present, 405–565 hp) against the Cascadia (2007–present, 350–605 hp). Same data we keep on every truck in the encyclopedia — and Mike on hand if the answer depends on your routes and loads.
T680
Kenworth's aero flagship and fuel-economy leader.
Cascadia
America's best-selling Class 8 truck.
| Spec | Kenworth T680 | Freightliner Cascadia |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | PACCAR | Daimler Truck North America |
| Class | Class 8 | Class 8 |
| Body type | Sleeper | Sleeper |
| Years | 2012–present | 2007–present |
| Rating | Up to 80,000 lb GCWR | Up to 80,000 lb GCWR |
| Power | 405–565 hp | 350–605 hp |
| Engines | PACCAR MX-13, PACCAR MX-11, Cummins X15 | Detroit DD13, Detroit DD15, Detroit DD16, Cummins X15 |
| Applications | Long-haul, Regional | Long-haul, Regional, Team |
About the Kenworth T680
Launched at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show (production from 2013) as Kenworth's third-generation aerodynamic conventional replacing the T660 and T700, the T680 emerged from a four-year, $400 million program to develop the 2.1-meter cab and PACCAR MX engine. The 2021 T680 Next Gen made it Kenworth's most aerodynamic truck ever and introduced a 15-inch digital instrument display that Kenworth billed as the largest standard factory screen in any North American truck.
About the Freightliner Cascadia
Launched in 2007 as Freightliner's flagship aerodynamic Class 8 on-highway tractor, the Cascadia became the first Class 8 truck in North America to reach 1 million units built, a milestone Daimler Truck celebrated on April 24, 2024. Across its generations the platform has improved fuel efficiency by more than 35 percent, cementing it as the continent's best-selling heavy truck.
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