kenworth guide provides model breakdown and comparison for kenworth brand commercial trucks
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T660
Advantages - The T660 applications for line haul, regional haul,
bulk haul, and pick up and delivery. Kenworth’s most highly evolved
aerodynamic long-haul conventional truck. Weight saving options maximize
payload. Front axle being set back provides greater maneuverability and
weight distribution. Designed and built for driver comfort with the quiet
cab, easy to reach controls, and high quality interior appointments. Smooth
ride due to the 64” front spring, proprietary 8-bag air suspension,
and cab/sleeper suspension. 59-inch taperleaf springs. Sloped hood for
better visibility and aerodynamic design for better fuel economy.
Notes - Sleeper options. Cab options
Specifications - Engine sizes from 11-liter to 15-liter. Accommodates
up to 600 horsepower engines. Front axles from 12,000 to 14,600 lb ratings.
Rear axles from 23,000-lb single to 46,000-lb tandems.
T2000
Advantages - Line haul and regional haul applications. Primarily
built for over-the-road applications. New materials and technologies help
maximize operator profit, fuel economy and vehicle carrying capacity.
Spacious ergonomic cab design and style for comfort and improved the quality
of life on the road. Improved access for routine and preventative maintenance
reducing maintenance costs and downtime. Optimal wheel cut and weight
distribution with setback front axle. 59-inch taperleaf springs. Light
weight aerodynamic design for fuel economy and maximum carrying capacity.
Large windshield and Daylight doors for improved visibility. Integrated,
wide open cab/sleeper design with 7-foot-wide cab with 30 inches between
the seats for driver comfort.
Notes - Multiple sleeper options, 75-inch AERODYNE, 60-inch AERODYNE.
Specifications - Engine sizes from 10-liter to 16-liter. Accommodates
up to 600 horsepower engines. Front axles from 12,000 to 14,600 lb ratings.
Rear axles from 23,000-lb single to 46,000-lb tandems.
T800
Advantages - Kenworth's most versatile truck. From linehaul tractors
with the 86” Studio AeroCab sleeper to off-highway dump trucks to
a daycab for local applications. Great maneuverability provided due to
its setback front axle. Severe Service options can be custom-tailored
for the specific needs of mixers, dump trucks, heavy haulers and crane
trucks. Weight-saving options to maximize payload. The T800 has a 64”
front spring, cab/sleeper suspension, and proprietary 8-bag air suspension
for a smooth ride. Wheel base is adjustable in 1-inch increments. Sloped
hood for better visibility and optional straight hood. Strength and weight
requirements in seven frame rail sizes.
Notes - Three radiator sizes 1200, 1430, and 1520 sq. in. Multiple
sleeper options from the Studio AeroCab Sleeper 86-inch to the Modular
AERODYNE 60-inch.
Specifications - Engine sizes from 10-liter to 16-liter. Accommodates
up to 600 horsepower engines, for all GCW’s. Available in 112”
and 121” BBC dimensions. Front axles from 12,000 to 22,000 lb ratings.
Rear axles from 21,000-lb single to 70,000-lb tridems.
T300
Advantages - Specifically designed for the medium-duty Class 8
market. A wide range of vocational along with pickup and delivery applications.
Ideal for high visibility deliveries and applications that require superior
maneuverability: 20-degree sloped hood, 50-degree wheel cut, Daylight®
doors, and a one piece windshield. Aluminum and fiberglass cab construction.
90 degree hood tilt for better access to the engine compartment. Fluid
level checks are located together. First cab step positioned 20 1/2"
from ground for ease and safety.
Notes - Optional hydraulic brakes. Also available T300 Class 6.
Specifications - Engines: Cummins ISB, ISC and Caterpillar C7 from
190 to 330 horsepower. Transmissions: Allison and Eaton Fuller AutoShift.
W900
Advantages - The Kenworth W900 has the classic look for vocational
applications including heavy haul, dump, mixer, and logger. As well as,
line, regional, and bulk haul. Included are Kenworth's proprietary 8-bag
air suspension and cab/sleeper suspension for a smooth ride. 1-inch increment
adjustments of wheel base and 7 frame rail sizes to match requirements
for strength and weight. Three radiator sizes, 950, 1200 and 1430 sq.
in. Set-forward front axle and sloped hood with 28” bumper setting
for Bridge Formula construction applications.
Notes - Optional long-hood for 130-inch BBC. Sleeper options.
Specifications - Engine sizes from 10-liter to 16-liter. Accommodates
up to 600 horsepower engines. Available in 121” and 130” BBC
dimensions. Front axles from 12,000 to 14,600 lb ratings. Rear axles from
23,000-lb single to 52,000-lb tandems.
C500
Advantages - The workhorse truck for heavy off-highway applications of oilfield, mining, and logging as well as vocational applications for dump, mixer, heavy haul. Designed to handle the heaviest loads. Heavy-duty frame rails for versatility and carrying capacity. Front axles up to 40,000 lbs. single, in excess of 40,000 lbs. tandem, driving or non-driving. Carrier-reduction rear axles to 70,000 lbs. tandem and 69,000 lbs. tridem; planetary hub-reduction axles to 150,000 lbs. tandem or 105,000 lbs. tridem. Manual or automatic transmissions capable of handling the torque of engines up to 600 horsepower and Kenworth has the radiator selection to properly cool any of these combinations. Quiet cab with easy to reach controls, and plenty of gauges for monitoring truck performance. Three radiator sizes 1200, 1430, and 1520 sq. in. Setback front axle provides optimum wheel cut and weight distribution. 64-inch springs. Rear carrier-reduction axles, rear planetary hub-reduction axles, and tire sizes up to 18.00-25, or 24R21 sand tires. 1-inch increment adjustable wheel base. Three frame rail sizes.
Notes - Optional cab air suspension. Optional sheet-metal hood
and fenders. Split-shaft PTO's available as well as transfer cases and
auxiliary transmissions. Front springs available in taperleaf, multileaf,
cast-eye, or slipper with radius rods.
Specifications - Engine sizes from 10-liter to 16-liter. Accommodates
up to 600 horsepower engines, for all GCW’s. Single or dual air cleaners.
Manual transmissions: Fuller and Meritor. Automatic transmissions: Allison
and Clark. Single front axles from 12,000 to 40,000 lb. ratings, driving
axles to 23,000 lbs. Tandem front axles to 40,000 lbs. Capacity; one,
both, or neither driving.
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