Learn More: First Impressions: Peterbilt’s New Medium-Duty Trucks
Peterbilt Introduces All-New Medium Duty Trucks
The trucks are built for productivity with excellent visibility, maneuverability, and a spacious interior.
July 14, 2021
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Peterbilt’s new medium-duty family of trucks is built for versatility with multiple hood and roof options for any application. The trucks are built for productivity with excellent visibility, maneuverability, and a spacious interior. They are efficient and include a 7" digital display and the new PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission. Durable design and easy access to service points mean better uptime.
New models include:
Peterbilt Model 535
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Model 535 -Class 5 pickup and delivery, lease and rental applications
Peterbilt Model 536
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Model 536 - Class 6 for refrigerated van, pickup and delivery applications
Peterbilt Model 537
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Model 537 - Class 7 for big jobs like wrecker, tanker, and utility applications
Peterbilt Model 548
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Model 548 - Class 8 workhorse for construction, crane service, and utility applications
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