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Vocational

Kenworth intros T370 heavy front drive axle configurations

Fabco 18,000- and 20,000-pound front drive axles are now available as a factory-installed option on Kenworth’s T370. The truck was already available in 4×4 and 6×6 configurations with axle ratings from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. Kenworth will pair the Fabco FSD-18A and FSD-20A axles with the Fabco TC-548 transfer case in the new configuration, which […]

September 5, 2017

Roadbuilding

Brown Transportation turns to Kenworth T880 trucks for hauling

Kenworth reports that one of its customers, Wayne Brown of Brown Transportation, started driving an aggregate hauler for his family’s business 43 years ago. He bought his own rock/aggregate hauling operation from his uncle in 2010 and added to the 24-truck fleet by purchasing Kenworth T880s with the PACCAR MX-13 engine, bringing the total number […]

August 22, 2017

Vocational

Test Drive: Kenworth’s natural gas T880S impresses even off-road

Kenworth knows that meeting government requirements can be a critical part of doing business. For mixer customers needing to comply with federal bridge formulas and cleaner emissions, the truck maker now offers the 2018 T880S natural gas mixer. The Cummins-Westport 8.9-liter ISL G Near Zero NOx engine offers quieter and cleaner performance with power that’s comparable […]

August 16, 2017

Vocational

Kenworth details driver-centric development of T880S

Kenworth’s latest addition to its popular T880 lineup, the T880S, offers another glimpse into why the company bills itself as ‘The Driver’s Truck.’ As you’ll see in the interview below, it doesn’t take long for Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart to point out the truck’s features and creature comforts that are tailored to the preferences […]

August 9, 2017

Vocational

T880/S demand, dealer growth, construction spending have Kenworth bullish on work trucks

Whether it was new dealerships, more connected trucks, more service centers, a stronger warranty, new products or a strong first half in 2017, Kenworth had plenty of good news to report recently at its headquarters in Kirkland, Washington. First up in the hour-long meeting came the news that first-half demand in 2017 for Kenworth vocational […]

August 8, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Gehl T650/750 telescopic artic loaders; Deere 20,000-hr. warranty on 944K; Kenworth T880 AWD; Barko 930B and 937B tractors

Manitou unveils Gehl T650/750 telescopic artic loaders, new compact excavators at both ends of range Manitou has launched several new compact machines as of late among which are duos of new articulated loader and compact excavator models for the company’s Gehl and Mustang machine lineups. We’ll start with the company’s new articulated loaders. We got […]

May 9, 2017

Vocational

Kenworth intros AWD configuration for T880

Kenworth has added an all-wheel drive configuration to its T880. The front drive axle is installed at the Kenworth factory, which Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart says speeds delivery time and saves costs. “We see our all-wheel drive T880 being used in oil fields, configured as an off-road crane, in utility and construction work, or used with […]

May 1, 2017

Vocational

Test Drive: Kenworth’s T880S is a more versatile replacement for the W900S

Last September, Kenworth announced it would add a set-forward front axle configuration to its T880 and those trucks entered production early last month. I flew up to Kenworth’s assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio to watch one roll off the assembly line and to hop behind the wheel for a roughly 100 mile drive. The T880S, at its […]

April 17, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Peterbilt adds 93 dealers over 4 years; ARA Survey; Kenworth launches TruckTech+; Atlas Copco adds ROMCO; Jerr-Dan, JLG team up for rental carrier

ARA conducts annual Cost of Doing Business Survey The American Rental Association (ARA) has opened its Cost of Doing Business Survey to member rental businesses in the U.S. and Canada. “This survey is a tool that allows you to quickly identify the strengths and weaknesses in your operation in terms of productivity and profitability,” says […]

April 4, 2017

Dealers

Kenworth launches TruckTech+ Service Management for dealer network

Kenworth has launched for its dealers the TruckTech+ Service Management platform aimed at providing service staff detailed information to streamline service and repair processes. Kenworth made the announcement during the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show. The platform is powered by Decisiv and will include detailed chassis information, parts catalogs, service bulletins, warranty and repair history to […]

March 29, 2017

ConExpo-Con/Agg

What to see at ConExpo 2017: Kenworth, Power Curbers, Power-Packer in the South Hall

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the South Hall: Kenworth, booth S-62939 Kenworth’s T880S has a set-forward front axle configuration, designed for ready-mix, dump and […]

January 31, 2017

Vocational

Kenworth intros the T880S, a set-forward front axle configuration

Kenworth is adding a set-forward front axle configuration to its T880 work truck, the company announced Monday at the  National Ready Mix Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) ConcreteWorks show. The new configuration—the T880S—is designed for fleet and truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications. Jason Skoog, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing, says […]

September 20, 2016