Kenworth launched an all-new medium-duty truck line that will cover Classes 4 through 7, with a new “Baby 8” configuration for mixer and dump applications.
Kenworth’s new lineup is the OEM’s first update of its medium-duty offerings since 2007, and the introduction of the first all-new models in almost 30 years. The MD trucks feature the North American debut of the Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission.
Paccar is recalling approximately 455,458 model-year 2008-2019 Peterbilt and 2008-2020 Kenworth Trucks equipped with NAMUX software.
Fleets in the market for a medium-duty truck have a wide variety of models to choose from in the 2020 model-year. Here are a few key highlights from each automaker.
To keep storm drains clear of debris, the City of Kirkland, Wash., utilizes Kenworth T880s, equipped with Vactor 2100i series combination sewer cleaner and vacuum tanks.
Kenworth is adding the TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics system as an option for its medium-duty conventional trucks.
Kenworth has expanded its option offerings for the company’s medium-duty cabover K370 and K270 models, including a new axle, suspension, driveline, and other components.
For the Virginia Department of Forestry, the equipment used to combat forest fires throughout the Commonwealth's nearly 16 million acres of forests consists of medium-duty trucks – primarily Kenworth T370s – and John Deere bulldozers.
Kenworth is offering new standard track options for its Paccar proprietary front axle lineup available for Class 8 vocational models.
Kenworth is bringing four medium-duty trucks in addition to an Altec aerial vehicle and two heavy-duty models for fleet managers to check out at The Work Truck Show 2018.