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Kenworth Displays Medium-Duty Lineup at Utility Expo
The featured truck models were T380 (Altec), T380 (Knapheide), T480 (Custom Truck Equipment), and T480V (Vactor).
September 28, 2021
T380 Altec
Photo: Kenworth
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Kenworth displayed its versatile lineup of new medium-duty work trucks at The Utility Expo September 28-30.
The featured truck models included:
The first Class 7 T380 is equipped with an Altec AA55 articulating aerial device, Paccar PX-9 300 hp engine with 860 lb.-ft. of torque, and Allison 3500 RDS 6-speed automatic transmission.
T380 Knapheide
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The second Class 7 T380 is a service body with crane that features a Knapheide KMT2-14 crane body, Paccar PX-9 300 hp engine with 860 lb.-ft. of torque, and Paccar TX-8 8-speed automatic transmission.
T480 Custom Truck Equipment
Photo: Kenworth
The Class 8 T480 features a Palfinger T50 hook lift, Paccar PX-9 370 hp engine with 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque, Paccar FX-20 20K front axle, and Allison 3000 RDS 6-speed automatic transmission.
T480V Vactor
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The Class 8 T480V has a Vactor 2100i combination sewer cleaner, Paccar PC-9 370 hp engine with 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque, and Allison 3000 RDS 6-speed automatic transmission.
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