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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

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

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

Vocational

Kenworth intros new options for T370

Kenworth is beefing up options for its vocational T370 by offering a straight steel channel bumper, larger size 385/65R22.5 steer tires, and molded thermoplastic fender extensions. The T370—already offered with heavy duty 16,000-, 18,000- and 20,000-pound front axles—can also be paired with 46,000-lb. rear axles for dump, fuel delivery, utility, crane, service trucks, or mixers operations. […]

August 19, 2016

Vocational

Allison’s fully-automatic 4700 transmission now available on Kenworth T880 short hood

Kenworth says it will now offer the fully automatic 7-speed Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) transmission on the 116.5-inch BBC Kenworth T880 short hood spec’d with a Paccar MX-13 or MX-11 engine. Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director, says the Allison 4700 RDS allows truck operators to creep slowly and perform other low-speed maneuvers handy in ready-mix applications […]

July 8, 2016

Construction Equipment

Allison’s fully-auto TC10 transmission coming to Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks

Through an engineering program with Allison Transmission, Paccar says it is poised to release Allison’s fully automatic TC10 transmission in the Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt Models 567 and 579 when equipped with either with either MX or Cummins engines. Offered with 10 forward speeds and two reverse, the TC10 uses a patented torque […]

May 5, 2016

Construction Equipment

Hendrickson ULTIMAAX suspension now available on Kenworth T880 trucks

Kenworth T880 trucks are now available with the Hendrickson ULTIMAAX severe-duty rubber suspension. This configuration, announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, is designed to aid in ride quality and stability in rugged terrain situations. “The severe-duty suspension helps enhance the T880’s traction, stability and handling under loads from 46,000 to 52,000 pounds. Plus, […]

March 4, 2016

Construction Equipment

Kenworth’s T680, T880 trucks get bevy of new options

Kenworth announced several new options for its T880 and T680 Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in Nashville, Tenn. A 40-inch sleeper for the T880 and T680 will enter production March 7. Jason Skoog, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing, says the 40-inch sleeper offers drivers organizational features to make […]

March 1, 2016

Construction Equipment

Kenworth adds 40-inch sleeper option to T880 work truck

A 40-inch sleeper option is now available on the T880, Kenworth’s flagship work truck. The 40-inch sleeper provides a compact, yet comfortable sleeping environment with plenty of storage, saving 260 pounds over the company’s 52-inch sleeper. And to help cover body builder equipment for all applications, the sleeper’s height—from the bottom of the frame rails to the […]

November 10, 2015