Tag: Kurt Swihart

Kenworth T880 Now Available in All-Wheel Drive

Kenworth T880 Now Available in All-Wheel Drive

| March 10, 2017

Kenworth’s flagship construction truck, the T880, is now available in an all-wheel drive configuration. The front drive axle is installed at the Kenworth factory, which speeds delivery time and saves costs for customers. “For severe duty applications where the ultimate in traction is required, our new configuration is a welcomed spec,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth […]

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Wide Base 385 Steer Tires Now Available on Kenworth T370

Wide Base 385 Steer Tires Now Available on Kenworth T370

| January 20, 2017

The Kenworth T370 just became even more versatile thanks to the availability of wide base tires for applications requiring up to 20,000-pound front axle ratings. Available in 385/65R22.5 sizes, from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, the tires were previously available only on all-wheel drive T370 steer axles with ratings up to 16,000 pounds. “These tires can […]

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Kenworth Debuts New T880S Mixers

Kenworth Debuts New T880S Mixers

| January 18, 2017

Kenworth is introducing two new T880S set-forward front axle mixers, which will be on display at the 2017 World of Concrete Show Jan. 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Kenworth’s booth (No. C6020) will feature a 5-axle Kenworth T880S mixer with a 2017 PACCAR MX-11 430-hp engine with 1,650 lb-ft of torque, Allison 4700 […]

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Kenworth T680 Advantage with 52-inch Mid-Roof Sleeper Now Available

Kenworth T680 Advantage with 52-inch Mid-Roof Sleeper Now Available

| December 16, 2016

Kenworth’s new, fuel-efficient T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper Advantage Package, for regional haul and less-than truckload operations, is now available for order. The latest Kenworth T680 Advantage configuration features an optimized powertrain with either the PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engine, Eaton Fuller Advantage(TM) series 10-speed automated transmission, and the new PACCAR Axle, the industry’s most […]

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