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.
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