PACCAR redesignes powertrain website
PACCAR has redesigned its powertrain website, which features product information on PACCAR engines, transmissions and axles.
PACCAR delivers 200,000th PACCAR MX engine to UPS
The 200,000th PACCAR MX engine produced for the North American market at the PACCAR Engine Company’s engine plant in Columbus, Mississippi, was celebrated recently during a special presentation to UPS. The milestone engine is a PACCAR MX-13 rated at 455 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque that resides in a Kenworth T680 day cab going
Kenworth adds two ratings for PACCAR MX-13 engine
Kenworth has added two new ratings for the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine available for the Kenworth T680, T880 and W990. The first new rating of 405 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque provides constant power for line haul applications, enhances integration with the PACCAR powertrain, and offers increased fuel efficiency according to the company. The
PACCAR Parts opens parts distribution center in Toronto
PACCAR Parts has opened a new 160,000-sq. ft. parts distribution center (PDC) in Toronto, Ontario. The facility officially opened on Oct. 22 and will increase parts availability and maximize uptime for PACCAR Parts customers across eastern Canada, the company says. It is the 18th PACCAR Parts PDC location. The facility features technologies such as voice-activated
PACCAR transmission now available with PACCAR MX-11 engines
The PACCAR MX-11 engine is now available with the PACCAR transmission, the company announced. The transmission was already available with PACCAR’s MX-13 engine, and will now be able to be paired with its lighter-weight counterpart. According to PACCAR, the automated manual transmission is designed to work seamlessly with PACCAR engines and axles to increase fuel economy
Watch: Peterbilt takes us inside the PACCAR Innovation Center in Silicon Valley
In an event at the new PACCAR Innovation Center, Peterbilt displayed current developmental projects, including a Level 4 autonomous truck and two Class 8 electric trucks. Watch the video below for a tour of the facility led by Jake Montero, general manager of the PACCAR Innovation Center. The PACCAR Innovation Center is coordinating next-generation research
Peterbilt now offering PACCAR 20k, 22k standard track axles
Peterbilt announced the availability of the standard track configuration of the PACCAR 20k and 22k Steer Axle in Peterbilt trucks beginning this May. PACCAR’s heavy-duty steer axles are available on Models 567, 520, 389, 367, 365 and 348 and are available with either disc or drum brakes and allows for a turning radius of up
Kenworth T680 now available with PACCAR MX-11 engine, PACCAR transmission
The Kenworth T680 is now available for order with the combination of the PACCAR MX-11 engine and the new PACCAR Automated Transmission, which is designed for linehaul and regional haul applications up to 110,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight. The PACCAR MX-11 engine offers up to 430 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque, and is 400
PACCAR Parts reports 16 million order lines shipped in 2017
PACCAR Parts reports that it shipped more than 16 million global order lines from its distribution centers to DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers, and TRP Stores in 2017. “In addition to our record of shipping 16 million global order lines, we achieved outstanding order shipping accuracy of 99.98% and a worldwide same-day order fulfillment rate
PACCAR Parts opens new two distribution centers
PACCAR Parts has announced the opening of two new parts distribution centers (PDCs) in Brisbane, Australia, and Panama City, Panama. According to the company, these facilities will increase parts availability, maximize uptime, and provide superior service to PACCAR customers in the respective markets. The new PDC in Brisbane expands the Australia distribution network to two
