Kenworth recently introduced a new airbrake package with a 23,000-pound rear axle for the K370 cabover.
Combined with the K370’s standard 12,000-pound front axle, the new axle increases the K370’s gross combination weight rating to 35,000 pounds, Kenworth said. The package features the Dana S23-172 or S23-172E rear axle, 1710 drivelines, 22.5-inch tires, 16.5-by-7-inch brakes, cast drums, hubs and slacks. The package is not available with rear disc brakes.
“This enhancement for the Kenworth K370 cabover offers customers more choices to expand the product line into a wider range of medium-duty applications,” said Laura Bloch, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “The K370 provides customers with excellent maneuverability and ease of service.” The Kenworth K370 is powered by the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine, which is rated up to 260 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. The engine delivers an exceptional power-to-weight ratio for the medium-duty market, Kenworth said. The K370 is standard with the 2100 HS Allison 5-speed automatic transmission.
A key advantage of the K370 cabover over medium-duty conventional trucks is its 55-degree wheel cut, providing a tighter turning radius and greater maneuverability for operating in crowded urban environments. The Kenworth cabover also offers a large windshield for enhanced visibility, and room to carry a three-person crew with an air-suspended driver seat and two-person bench seat.
With a bumper to back of cab (BBC) of only 63.4 inches, the Kenworth K370 provides increased room for body installations when compared to medium-duty conventional products. This enables the K370 to haul more payload with a shorter overall length.
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