Kenworth Truck Co. announced that its all-wheel drive Kenworth T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 models can now be factory-ordered with a power take-off option (PTO) on the two-speed transfer case.
“Kenworth is the first in the industry to offer a factory-installed PTO output drive on the transfer case on a medium-duty chassis,” said Judy McTigue, Kenworth’s director of marketing planning and research. “This is a great option for our vocational customers who want to run their body-mounted equipment with a PTO. It’s a cost and time saver too. Those operating other brand trucks must purchase an aftermarket retro kit, which can be costly and time consuming.”
The new transfer case PTO option for all-wheel drive T270s and T370s especially serves customers in oil field, fire and rescue, hydro-excavation, vacuum truck, well drilling and high-rate fluid transfer applications, the truck maker said.
The PTO output drive, which is located on the upper rear of the transfer case, comes with shift control interlocks to help safeguard PTO operation. When specified with an Allison transmission, a special split shift PTO programming package is included to help ensure maximum system protection and effectiveness when shifting in and out of PTO mode, according to the company.
The new PTO, which produces up to 2,200 ft./lbs. of torque using 250 HP, runs up to 3,500 RPM. It is available for the all-wheel drive Kenworth T270 and T370 with a PACCAR PX-6 or PACCAR PX-8 engine and a front drive axle rated from 10,000 lbs. to 16,000 lbs., the company added.
