Previewed together for the first time at the International
Trailer, Truck and Equipment Show, Kenworth are proud to announce
the introduction of the T3 Series of truck models comprising the
T358 and the all new T388.
The all new T388 complements the already comprehensive T358
range and provides the ideal truck for applications requiring up to
470 horsepower and 1650lbft.
The T3 Series is now available in a range of models with
vocational specs tailor-made to suit their intended niche markets.
There are now a total of six models available T358P, T358R, T358A,
T388P, T388R and T388CC; representing Prime Movers, Rigid Trucks,
Agitator and Car Carrier applications.
PACCAR Australia's Director of Sales and Marketing, Andrew
Hadjikakou explained, "At Kenworth we constantly refine and develop
our product range to remain abreast of evolving customer needs and
the changing road freight task. Our continuing conversation with
our customers remains a major part of our dynamic product range
development process as evidenced by the new T3 Series."
The T3 model range extensively covers metropolitan and
intrastate applications from 260 horsepower metro delivery T358
rigid trucks through to 470 horsepower T388 intra-state prime
movers.
Visually, the T3 family resemblance is obvious with the
attractive and functional aerodynamic T358-style hood evident on
the T388 with its rise in frontal hood profile to accommodate the
larger cooling package. Bumper to front axle dimensions on all T3's
are identical, offering excellent ride characteristics as well as
impressive turning circles.
Likewise, they all have a 106" bumper to back of cab (day cab)
dimension offering maximum capacity and being suited to a wide
variety of applications. Sleeper options of a 28" IT or 36" flat
roof/recessed back are also available, depending on the model,
offering comfortable and practical sleeping quarters.
Dependant on the model, configurations are available in 4 x 2,
6x4, 8x4 and 10x4.
T358
The T358 now includes three purpose built models - T358P, T358R
and T358A.
All T358 models are ideally suited to applications requiring
horsepower from 260HP through to 350HP and up to 40t GCM. These
trucks offer superior forward visibility, egonomics and a tight
turning circle, making light work of high density and congested
spaces.
Ideally suited to short haul or metro delivery single trailer
applications, the T358P is a low tare weight prime mover. A host of
options including Caterpillar C9 350hp, Autoshift Fuller
transmissions and features such as the 28" IT Sleeper allow
customer's specific needs and preferences to be met.
The T358R is the ideal solution for rigid truck applications up
to 350 hp. Available in 6x4, 4x2 and 8x4 configurations, there is a
T358R for every job from flatbeds and water trucks to dry vans and
curtain sided body trucks.
The ready mixed concrete market is well catered for with the
popular T358A aimed specifically at 6x4, 8x4, and now 10x4 agitator
business. Allowing for bowl sizes up to 9m3 the T358A is the
perfect low tare weight, highly productive and driver friendly
alternative. The T358 can be tailored with Allison Automatic
transmission and rubber block rear suspension options.
T388
The T388 is the latest addition to the Kenworth Model Range,
offering all of the advantages for which Kenworth is renowned, in a
compact package providing for markets requiring up to 470hp.
Available in three model specifications with Caterpillar C13
ACERT engines to 470HP/1650LbFt, Eaton transmissions up to
RTLO18918 speed including Autoshift and Ultrashift options and
46,000Lb axles, there is a T388 ready for every application.
T388P is a prime mover aimed at metro and intrastate 50t-60t GCM
applications but still requiring the same advantages of short BBC,
good forward visibility and tight turning circle. Available in day,
28"IT and 36" sleeper configurations it is well suited to a variety
of single trailer and 19M B-Double combinations such as tankers and
tippers.
The T388R complements the rest of the T3 series by offering a
number of options specifically targeting the rigid truck and tipper
markets. These include an under-rail exhaust with side discharge,
split fuel and oil tank as well as wheelbase and rear cut-off
options to suit a variety of applications up to 60T GCM. The T388
is well suited for rigid and dog or crane truck applications.
The final model in the T3 range is the T388CC aimed specifically
at the Car Carrier market. Based on a proven specification offering
application specific day and sleeper cab and factory built gantry
mounts the T388CC is factory built to deliver in the Car Carrier
industry.
Kenworth trucks are designed and manufactured in Australia to
meet the world's toughest applications. Kenworth, a division of
PACCAR Australia, is market leader in heavy duty trucks in
Australia. Its trucks are also exported to Papua New Guinea and New
Zealand. PACCAR Inc, a Six Sigma company, is a worldwide
manufacturer of heavy and medium duty trucks under the Kenworth,
Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. It also provides financial services
and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
For further information:
Neil Willox
Marketing Manager
PACCAR Australia
Tel: (03) 9721 1500