Tag: Kenworth T680

Vocational

Latest heavy truck advances all about comfort, configurability and driver assistance

Equipment World dives into heavy-truck advancements in electronic safety features, steering, drivetrain integration, chassis and body integration. Details here.

November 19, 2020

Class 7-8

Toyota, Kenworth unveil hydrogen-electric T680; 10 trucks slated for testing

This is the first of 10 zero-emissions Kenworth T680 test units that will haul cargo at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and throughout the L.A. Basin.

April 29, 2019

Class 7-8

Kenworth adds Cummins ISX12N as nat gas engine option on T680, T880 and T880S trucks

The ISX12N will now be available on Kenworth T680, T880 and T880S and will benefit line haul, regional haul, vocational and refuse applications. More here!

August 27, 2018

Vocational

Cummins L9N nat gas engine new option for Kenworth T680, T880S

Kenworth T680, T880, and T880S will now have the option of Cummins Westport L9N natural gas engine. Get the details on Equipment World.

August 15, 2018

Vocational

Radar-, camera-based driver assistance system now standard on Kenworth T680

The Kenworth T680 will now have the Bendix Wingman Fusion system as standard equipment. Learn more about the advanced driver assistance system here on EW.

July 27, 2018

Vocational

Kenworth T680, T880 now available with lighter, quieter Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline

The Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline offers extended component life, reduced maintenance and supports 18,400-plus lb-ft of driveline torque. More on Equipment World.

May 24, 2018

Vocational

Kenworth’s T680 with MX-11 engine can now be spec’ed with Paccar automated transmission

Kenworth on Wednesday announced is was making the Paccar Automated Transmission available for order on its T680 equipped with the MX-11 engine. Previously, the Eaton Cummins engineered transmission was available matched only to an MX-13. Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director, says the lightweight transmission, which is 105 pounds lighter than comparable models, is a good match […]

March 16, 2018

Class 7-8

More than 2,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled due to transmission defect

By Matt Cole Nearly 2,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors are being recalled due to an issue with certain transmissions displaying the wrong gear on the instrument panel. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents, Paccar is recalling approximately 1,938 model year 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. Affected tractors […]

February 26, 2018

Class 7-8

Test Drive: How Kenworth’s fuel cell T680 delivers a quick, quiet ride

California Governor Jerry Brown wants 5 million zero-emission vehicles on state roads by 2030. By the end of next month, one of them will be shuffling around the ports of SoCal. Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel cell Zero Emissions Cargo Transit (ZECT) T680 tractor, the fruit of a $7 million project between the Kirkland, Washington, truck-maker, the U.S. […]

February 14, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Doosan intros gap-filling DL280-5 loader; Dynapac updated CC950 roller; Kenworth fuel cell T680 test drive; Toyota unveils 2019 TRD Pro trucks; Bobcat updates E85 excavator with more power, redesigned cab

Dynapac intros updated small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950 Dynapac is introducing an updated version of its small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950. It’s primarily for small-scale compaction work such as pavements, bicycle paths, small roads, parking areas and other places that need compaction but are difficult to reach with a larger roller. The CC950 comes with […]

February 14, 2018

Class 7-8

Kenworth debuts a fuel cell-powered T680

Earlier this month, Kenworth made headlines by exhibiting for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and bringing along its zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell T680. The high tech day cab, which was part of the PACCAR Innovations booth, gave thousands of visitors a chance to not only see the latest in […]

January 22, 2018

Class 7-8

Paccar 12-speed transmission now standard on Kenworth T680

The 12-speed Paccar Automated Transmission and its right-hand column-mounted shifter are now standard on linehaul and regional haul applications of Kenworth’s T680. The column-mounted shifter places gear selection and engine brake controls at the driver’s fingertips for better ergonomics, comfort and overall performance. This placement also frees up dash space by eliminating engine brake control […]

January 2, 2018