Kenworth said it is now accepting orders for its new Kenworth T440 model with production scheduled to begin during the second quarter.
According to the truck maker, the T440 has a GVW ranging from a heavy Class 7 vehicle at 33,000 lbs. up to a light Class 8 truck at 68,000 lbs. The 2010 Paccar PX-8 engine, rated to 350 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, is standard equipment. The optional 9-liter, 2010 Cummins ISL engine is rated to 380 hp and 1,300 lb-ft of torque. Emergency fire truck ratings are available on both engines. The T440 offers 6-, 9-, 10-, 11-, and 13-speed manual and 5- and 6-speed automatic transmissions; and 12,000 to 22,000 lb. rated front axles, 21,000 to 30,000 lb. rated single rear axles, and 40,000 to 46,000 lb. rated tandem rear axles.
According to Kenworth, the 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 Kenworth Driver Information Center is standard in the vehicle. The optional extended day cab enhances driver comfort with an additional six inches of length and five inches of cab height compared to Kenworth’s traditional day cab. The truck can be ordered with the air ride cab and a 38-in. Kenworth AeroCab sleeper. Also available are factory installation of a power take-off and one lift axle, the maker added.
