With momentum building for its line of Class 6 and 7 cabover trucks,
Kenworth announced exterior and interior enhancements to its K270 and
K370 models.
Kenworth offers a new Class 6 Kenworth K270 cabover and a new Class 7 Kenworth K370 cabover, pictured here, with exterior and interior enhancements. The enhanced cabovers feature a new dash and gauge cluster, front air disc brakes, electronic braking module, and a fresh exterior. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The new Kenworth K270 and Kenworth K370 bring Kenworth quality,
innovation and comfort to a new level of excellence for the cabover
market,” said Doug Powell, Kenworth’s medium duty marketing manager, who
noted that Kenworth is displaying the latest K270 cabover in its booth
(No. 30305) at the Mid-America Trucking Show. “A new dash and gauge
cluster, front air disc brakes, electronic braking module, and a fresh
exterior are among some of the key additions.”
According to Powell, the Kenworth K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers
are ideal for city and neighborhood applications, where tight turning
and a shorter overall length are required. “More cities are starting to
restrict the overall length of trucks in city limits or are allowing
broader operating hours for short overall length trucks,” said Powell.
“We expect that trend to continue, which will drive the movement toward
cabovers.”
Inside the cab, a new dash and gauge cluster provide more information
than ever before to the driver. Both truck models feature a standard air
ride driver’s seat and 2-person bench seating with storage underneath.
“We added a new option – single driver and passenger seats with a large
console with cup holders in between,” said Powell.
Available with wheelbases ranging from 142 to 242 inches in 12-inch
increments, the K270 and K370 can accommodate bodies from 16 to 28 feet.
A large 2,500-square-inch wraparound windshield combines with large side
windows to give optimum visibility.
“The Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers are designed for
pick-up-and-delivery operations, landscape businesses, food and beverage
companies, furniture hauling, and street sweeping and striping, among
others,” said Powell. “With a 30 percent better curb-to-curb turning
radius than a conventional truck, a 63.4-inch BBC dimension that
provides an extra 45 inches of payload room over a conventional, and a
35-foot overall length – which is becoming the new norm for metro cities
– these are money-making machines.”
Powered by the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine, which has power ratings
from 200 to 250-hp, and up to 660 lb-ft of torque, the Kenworth cabovers
are now available with a 6-speed Allison transmission, joining a 5-speed
transmission already available. “We also added a new, high-quality,
push-button control shifter that integrates well in our fully trimmed
interior,” said Powell.
New this year on the Kenworth cabovers are Dana axles as well as front
air disc brakes for improved stopping power and longer brake life. In
addition, as part of the braking system, Kenworth has added an
“electronic braking module” that will allow for the addition of
stability control later this year.
For specialized applications, Kenworth offers its new “clear rail”
package that relocates the air tanks, DEF tank, battery box, and exhaust
after treatment up behind the cab. This new option opens up room for
custom bodies, such as street sweepers.
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy
and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com.
Kenworth is a PACCAR company. (NASDAQ: PCAR)
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