Kenworth Trucks

Kenworth Truck Company Introduced....

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a new lineup of medium-duty trucks at the 2007 Mid-America Trucking Show last March in Louisville, Kentucky.

In the class 7 category, Kenworth unveiled it's new T370 model. In the Class six model category, Kenworth introduced the T-270 hybrid electric conventional models, and the K260 class six cabover as the little brother to the K360 Class 7 cabover.

Kenworth's new lineup covers a wider range of diverse delivery applications that Kenworth's product offering was at best, limited in the past. These new applications include fuel and propane fleets, food and beverage distributors, landscape trucks, towing and recovery operators, dry, refrigerated, and general construction applications.

“Kenworth's expanded lineup of reliable, durable, and quality trucks provides excellent performance and value for a wide range of medium duty applications,” said Bob Christensen, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice-president.

The new T370 Class 7 and T270 Class 6 models feature a new, world-class lighting system, stylish hood, and grille. The new Kenworth truck models safety related features include new halogen projector low-beam headlamps with 30% more light down the road and three times longer life than sealed beam headlamps.

The hood is made of sheet molded composite (SMC) for enhanced fit and finish, while a new hood assist device and 90-degree hood tilt opening offer exceptional access to the engine compartment. The Kenworth service departments will really enjoy this new accessability feature. A one-piece chrome or painted bumper and new Metton quarter fenders provide enhanced durability and impact resistance.

The T370 and T270 are available with the PACCAR PX-6 engine (manufactured by Cummins) rated to 325 horsepower and 750 ft-lb of torque, and with the PACCAR PX-8 engine rated to 330 horsepower and 1,000 ft-lb of torque. Kenworth truck diehards can choose manual or automatic transmissions and air or hydraulic brakes in these new Kenworth trucks.

Inside the cab Kenworth introduced its sharp. ergonomically-friendly, wrap-around instrument panel with large, easy-to-read, glare-free gauges. Standard features include power door locks, passenger-side electric windows (optional on the driver's side), and DayLite doors with peeper window. Owner operators will certainly  appreciate the enhanced 50-degree wheel cut for excellent maneuverability. The T370 and T270 were scheduled to begin production this past summer.

The Kenworth T270 Class 6 hybrid-electric medium-duty conventional is powered by the new PACCAR PX-6 engine and features an integral transmission-mounted motor/generator, a frame-mounted 340-volt battery pack, and a dedicated power management system. The T270 hybrid operates like a standard diesel vehicle with all power coming from the engine during steady driving conditions above 30 mph, and uses a combination of diesel and electricity below 30 mph. The system automatically switches between the two modes of operation and is seamless to the driver.

The Kenworth K260 Class 6 cabover is for companies in many applications, especially for those that need excellent maneuverability to make tight maneuvers in city conditions. “The new Kenworth K260 Class 6 cabover offers the latest in world-class styling, durability, maneuverability, ease of service, and technology,” said Christensen. “The K260 also gives companies another Kenworth product choice for the growing Class 6 market where non-CDL drivers are used.”

Both the K260 Class 6 and the K360 Class 7 are based on the DAF LF55, which has received European Truck of the Year honors. European customers cite that model's high-volume payloads through its low chassis weight and clear back of cab as among major reasons for Kenworth's success as The World's Best Trucks.

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