InfraStructures - November 2009 - New Versatile Kenworth T440 Model

New Versatile Kenworth T440 Model

Kenworth Truck Company recently announced the introduction of the Kenworth T440 model in tractor and truck configurations for regional haul, city pickup and delivery, municipal and vocational applications.

Built on the same platform as the T470 introduced in June, the Kenworth T440 has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) ranging from a heavy Class 7 vehicle at 15 000 kg up to a light Class 8 truck at 30 800 kg. The 2010 PACCAR PX-8 engine, rated from 260 hp to 350 hp and 660 lb-ft to 1000 lb-ft of torque, is standard equipment. The optional 2010 Cummins ISL engine is rated from 345 hp to 380 hp and 1150 lb-ft to 1300 lb-ft of torque.

Other key T440 features include 10-, 11-, and 13-speed manual and 5- and 6-speed automatic transmissions; and 5450 to 10 000 kg rated front axles, 9500 to 11 800 kg rated single rear axles, and 18 150 to 20 865 kg rated tandem rear axles.

The Kenworth T440 offers the same, high-quality multiplexed dash installed in Kenworth’s Class 8 product line with a large panel for convenient installation of body controls and gauges. The optional Kenworth Extended Day Cab enhances driver comfort with an additional 15 cm of length and 13 cm of height compared to Kenworth’s traditional day cab. The T440 can be ordered with the air ride cab and a 96 cm Kenworth AeroCab® sleeper. Also available are factory installation of a power take-off (PTO) and one lift axle.

Source: Kenworth Truck Company