Kenworth has announced the availability of its new reinforced front frame structure option for T880 and T880S models. The front frame structure features reinforced front-of-frame castings, crossmembers, kicker braces, and an implement plate located behind the bumper. 

Kenworth said this design delivers a high-strength mounting location ideal for a variety of front-of-frame-mounted equipment such as hose reels, snowplows, steady legs, and more. 

This factory preparation eliminates the need for aftermarket front suspension modifications, saving both time and money during the upfitting process. 

Ready-to-Use Solution

By offering a ready-to-use solution, Kenworth enables faster turnaround and reduces labor costs for fleets and body builders. The Kenworth front-of-frame structure serves as an effective alternative to traditional parent rails for applications that do not require a front engine PTO (FEPTO) drive. 

By using the front frame structure instead of a parent rail solution, the installation of equipment is simplified, and no modifications to the hood or cooling module are required to package the new components. 

Kenworth said this helps preserve the T880’s excellent visibility from the driver’s seat and eliminates the need for unique parts in this configuration.

Kenworth’s new front frame structure option continues to make the T880 platform even more flexible for body upfitters. This factory-installed, factory-warranted option reduces the time and cost to the end user and body builder once the truck arrives, increasing quality and consistency while reducing time to in-service new units.

Availability for T880 Axle Configurations

The front frame structure option is now available to order for the T880 with the set-forward front axle configuration (T880S). The T880 in set-back front axle configurations will be available later this year.