Mon March 07, 2016
Kenworth Launches 40-Inch Sleeper for T680, T880
The Kenworth 40-in. sleeper for the Kenworth T880 and Kenworth T680 entered production in early March. Regional bulk haulers that prefer to operate a highly fuel-efficient and lighter weight truck with a compact, yet comfortable sleeping environment for optimum driver comfort, will find the Kenworth T680 equipped with the 40-in....
Fri February 26, 2016
Kenworth Sleeper Available for Order
Kenworth's new 40-in. sleeper is now available for order with either the T880 or T680. Kenworth's 40-in. sleeper with the T880 is suitable in vocational applications that use straight trucks, such as petroleum haulers or the tow industry, and for tractors that transport flatbeds, lowboys or other trailers where length and weight are a factor....
Tue March 24, 2015
Kenworth Expands Merchandise
The Kenworth Merchandise Collection (www.ShopKenworth.com) recently added 62 new officially-licensed merchandise items to the retail Web site of more than 250 items for drivers and trucking operators interested in purchasing products that represent Kenworth and The World’s Best trucks....
Fri October 16, 2015
Kenworth Announces Three New Options for Vocational Trucks
Kenworth has announced three new options for its vocational lineup of trucks. Allison’s 4700 RDS 7-speed automatic transmission — with optional second “deep reverse” — can be ordered on Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500....
Mon May 18, 2015
Kenworth Now Offers Eaton UltraShift PLUS VAS Transmission for Select Medium Duty Trucks
Kenworth now offers the 10-speed Eaton UltraShift PLUS VAS transmission for the Kenworth T370, T440 and T470 equipped with the 8.9-L PACCAR PX-9 engine. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS provides operators of select Kenworth medium duty trucks with an alternative to traditional manual or automatic transmissions while expanding available application use....
Mon May 18, 2015
Kenworth Now Offers Meritor’s Front Steer Axle Family
Kenworth now offers the Meritor front steer (MFS) non-drive axle family rated from 12,000 to 14,600 lbs. (5,443 to 6,622 kg) in standard and wide track options for selected Class 8 trucks and the Class 7 Kenworth T370....
Wed November 26, 2014
Kenworth Cabover Options Open the Door for New Applications, Body Types
Kenworth has three new options for its medium duty cabovers that open the door for even more diverse customer applications and body customization, according to the manufacturer. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded PACCAR PX-7 engine ratings....
Thu November 06, 2014
Kenworth Unveils T880 Design for 50th Anniversary U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour
A special Kenworth T880 undertakes an important mission this fall — transporting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to more than 30 community celebrations before a final stop for setup, decoration and the tree-lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C....
Mon November 03, 2014
Kenworth Medium Duty Cabovers Add New Options
Kenworth has added several new options for its medium duty cabovers. The Kenworth K270 Class 6 model now is available for order with 19.5-in. (49.5 cm) tires and wheels. Selecting this option lowers the height of the K270, making it ideal for truck fleets, municipalities and other operators involved in curbside pickup and delivery activities....
Mon November 03, 2014
Kenworth Offers Anti-Theft System on Kenworth T680, T880
Kenworth now offers a new optional anti-theft system for the Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880. The system integrates the engine and the Kenworth driver performance center and provides operators with essential data on vehicle and engine functions through a 5-in., color LCD screen located within the dash’s instrumentation cluster....
