Peterbilt standardizes disc brakes for Model 579
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced that rear disc brakes are now available on the Peterbilt Model 579, completing the standardization of disc brakes for this model. Peterbilt says that it has been providing front disc brakes on the Model 579 to increase driver safety and reduce stopping distance, and that with the addition of rear disc
Peterbilt celebrates millionth truck milestone with Peterbilt SuperFan campaign
Peterbilt Motors Co. will celebrate the production of its 1,000,000th truck in mid-January 2018. To commemorate this event, Peterbilt will celebrate by hosting a SuperFan campaign to identify the ultimate fan of the brand. The Peterbilt SuperFan promotion will recognize five SuperFans through a promotional campaign culminating with a special presentation at the 2018 Mid
Completing the puzzle: The PACCAR automated transmission allows Peterbilt to push integration further
The Peterbilt 579, bathed in signature Legendary Red, thundered onto the highway beneath an overcast sky that did little to snuff out the searing Texas sun. But in the cab, it was cool and quiet as the new PACCAR automated transmission stealthily skip shifted gears—fourth, sixth, eighth—allowing Kyle Quinn, Peterbilt Motors Co. general manager and
Peterbilt offers Eaton Endurant Transmission in 579, 567 models
Peterbilt announced the availability of the new 12-speed Eaton Endurant transmission in Models 579 and 567. Available exclusively with the Cummins X15 Efficiency series engine in ratings up to 510 HP and 1,850 lb./ft. of torque, the Endurant will service vehicles in regional and linehual applications up to 110,000 lbs. GVW. Recently introduced by Eaton Cummins
Peterbilt introduces column-mounted shifter for automated transmissions
Peterbilt introduced a new column-mounted shifter for Models 579 and 567. The column-mounted shifter will be standard on trucks equipped with the automated PACCAR transmission, as well as those equipped with Eaton Advantage and Ultra Shift AMTs. The new shifter, located on the right-hand side of the steering column, features a multi-mode design and allows
Peterbilt to offer Bendix slack adjusters and spring brakes
Peterbilt has made the Bendix Versajust LS slack adjuster and the Bendix Eversure spring brake available as factory options. The Bendix Versajust LS is a link-style automatic slack adjuster that can extend lining life by up to 16% and drum life by up to 30%. The Versajust LS is designed to significantly reduce brake maintenance
PACCAR introduces automated transmission, offers complete proprietary powertrain
PACCAR introduced the new PACCAR automated transmission designed to complement PACCAR MX engines and PACCAR axles. The PACCAR automated transmission is designed for line-haul applications up to 110,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight. It is available for engine ratings up to 510 HP and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque and features tightly integrated electronic communications with the PACCAR
PACCAR Parts announces the incoming 2017 Peterbilt Parts Council
PACCAR Parts’ executive team welcomed the incoming 2017 Peterbilt Parts Council and recognized the outgoing members for their service in a joint meeting held at PACCAR Parts. “Noted parts directors and managers from Peterbilt dealerships in the United States and Canada serve on the council,” said Danny Landholm, national sales manager for Peterbilt PACCAR
Peterbilt, PACCAR Financial announce medium-duty fair market value lease program
Peterbilt has partnered with PACCAR Financial (PFC) to offer a fair market value (FMV) lease program in the United States. The program offers a Peterbilt Model 337 with a 26-ft. Supreme van body on a 60-month term with monthly payments as low as $799, depending on vehicle specifications. “The Model 337 FMV Lease program gives
Peterbilt adds PACCAR steer axles to vocational lineup
Peterbilt adds the new PACCAR 20,000- and 22,000-lb. wide track steer axles to its vocational lineup. The PACCAR steer axle is available with standard front air disc brakes or optional drum brakes as well as suspensions and several wheel end options. Both axle ratings will be available in the Models 567, 520, 389, 367, 365,
Peterbilt adds new cab configurations for Model 520
Peterbilt introduced three new cab configurations for its Model 520, which is now available in Left-Hand Drive, Right-Hand Drive and Right-Hand Stand-Up Drive in addition to the existing Dual Seated Drive configuration. The Left-Hand Drive and Right-Hand Drive configurations, according to Peterbilt, provide a comfortable seated driving position while in transit or performing curbside operations. The
Fleet Equipment’s 2016 Truck Equipment Trend of the Year
This past year saw the introduction of new trucks, new proprietary integrated powertrain equipment—including the introduction of 2017 engines—and a huge leap forward in terms of truck technology and telematics. Yet the biggest equipment talking point this year was the piece of the equipment productivity puzzle that has the largest direct impact on the truck’s
