KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth has introduced new automatic transmission offerings for customers in construction and short-haul applications with high horsepower requirements.
by Staff
June 11, 2008
1 min to read
KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth has introduced new automatic transmission offerings for customers in
construction and short-haul applications with high horsepower requirements. Customers
can now order the Kenworth T800 with Allison 4000 and 4500 series transmissions
when spec’d with Cummins ISX engines, not to exceed 1,650 lb-ft.
“The new
Kenworth T800 configuration offers the benefits of automatic transmissions
while also meeting high horsepower requirements,” said Gary Moore, Kenworth
assistant general manager for marketing and sales.
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The
Allison 4000 and 4500 series transmissions offered are especially designed for
rugged duty or highway truck operators that are seeking productivity gains,
durability advances, and lower cost of ownership over the life of the truck. The
transmissions feature torque converter technology that provides seamless full
power shifts, which help vehicles to work within the best duty-cycle speeds
faster and more efficiently. That saves times on routes, which can lead to
greater productivity and fuel efficiency.
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