Kenworth has announced the introduction of a new 40-in. sleeper for the Kenworth T880 line. The new sleeper is designed for vocational applications that use straight trucks, such as petroleum haulers or the tow industry, and for tractors hauling flatbeds, lowboys or other trailers where length and weight may come into play.
The 40-in. sleeper (pictured above), which saves 260 lbs. over Kenworth’s 52-in. sleeper, features a 24-in. liftable bunk that tilts 90 degrees for easy access to under bunk storage. There is more than 22 cubic feet of storage space to handle gear for occasional stays in the sleeper, plus storage shelves and a cell phone cubby. The interior also includes coat hooks specifically designed to hold hardhats as well as coats. There are three optional windows available on the back of the sleeper to help provide maximum visibility for drivers operating in tight locations, plus two standard toolbox doors.
To help cover body builder equipment for all vocational applications, the T880 40-in. sleeper was designed with a height – from the bottom of the frame rails to the sleeper rooftop – that is nearly 17 inches shorter than the T880’s 52-in. and 76-in. mid-roof sleepers. Components can also be mounted on the roof of the sleeper.
“The Kenworth T880 is all about providing vocational fleets and truck operators with the right truck for the right job. The 40-in. sleeper is a perfect match for vocational applications where drivers need a small sleeper with a compact, yet comfortable sleeping environment and optimal storage,” said Jason Skoog, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing.
