Popular models have included the bonneted T600, T604, T650, W925, T900, T904, T908, T950, T350,T400/ T401/404S/T404ST/404SAR and COE K124, K100E, K100G, K104G, K104B models, plus severe-service C500, C510 and C540. Worthington. [5], In 1929, E.K. With 50 years of Australian manufacturing already under its belt, the future is certainly looking bright for Kenworth. W900 models had great appeal to owner operators. For example, CAD drawing replaced traditional drawing boards. Postwar Kenworth buses were city and interurban buses and a trolley bus. Popular models have included the bonnetted T600, T604, T650, W925, T900, T904, T908, T950, T350,T400/ T401/404S/T404ST/404SAR and COE K124, K100E, K100G, K104G, K104B models, plus severe-service C500, C510 and C540. Medium duty and light vocational. [18], In 1994, the T300 was introduced as the first Kenworth medium-duty conventional truck, adapting the T600 to a lower-GVWR Class 7 weight rating. Bus production was a mainstay at Kenworth during the early years of company history; at one time, buses were its most lucrative form of business. This Kenworth bus is powered by a six-cylinder, Hercules JXD petrol engine, factory rated at 130hp (97kW). In 1933, Kenworth made diesel standard in its trucks. In 1958, Kenworth became a sister company to Peterbilt, as the latter company was acquired by Pacific Car and Foundry. In 1916 the company moved to Tacoma, Washington and attracted the attention of businessman Edgar K Worthington. It celebrated by adding another 10,000 square feet to its Bayswater plant and welcoming its 15,000th Kenworth, a T601. Along with introducing the T480, Kenworths Bayswater plant became the first PACCAR plant to receive International Quality Standard ISO 9001 accreditation; and the first New Zealand dealership was appointed. Chillicothe, Ohio was the location of Kenworths next expansion, bringing its production capability to 16,000 trucks in 1974. However, the original leather upholstery was unserviceable and was replaced by Italian leather, made from 23 hides. 2017 Saw the second truck in the Kenworth Legend Series released, that being the Kenworth T900 Legend inspired by the 1991 Kenworth T900. Kenworth's role in the transit and school bus industry has largely been forgotten. Australian models are assembled at Kenworth's Bayswater facility in Victoria. Then 1993 was another important year for the manufacturer. [8][9] In 1937, Harry Kent died, with Philip Johnson becoming company president. By 1996, Kenworth had been producing trucks in Australia for 25 years. For 2013, you can choose between 1 Kenworth model. [8], In 1944, company president Phil Johnson died, leaving ownership split between his wife, and the surviving wife of Harry Kent and another company director. [7] For 2013 production, the T680 was introduced as the third-generation aerodynamic Kenworth conventional,[7] serving as a single replacement for the narrow-body T660 and the wide-body T700. Your email address will not be published. Banking on this success, Kenworth released in 2017 the second model of its Legend Series, the Legend 900. The early years of this decade were marred by recession, which affected many businesses and the transport industry was not immune. Become a trucksales member and get the latest news, reviews and advice straight to your inbox. By this time, Kenworth was a major force in transit bus production, and nearly every major transit company in the Pacific Northwest were running Kenworth buses. Then in 1987, the companys biggest new truck launch to date came in the form of the revolutionary T600. Australian models are assembled at Kenworth's Bayswater facility in Victoria. After 1947, Kenworth revised its model designations, assigning numerals to its model lines to signify evolutionary variants of each design. Starting in 1936, White produced 500 Model 706s, specifically designed to carry passengers through the seven major national parks in western USA. Classic-styled truck. With its striking angled bonnet and ability to utilise a high horsepower engine while still getting maximum payload, all within existing length limits, it proved to be an immediate hit. With a capacity of 50 trucks per month, Kenworth utilized this factory until 1946. Today, the PACCAR factory in the Melbourne suburb of Bayswater turns out over 2000 Kenworths and around 500 DAF trucks annually, and this year the company celebrated its 70,000th Kenworth truck. In 1929 Kenworth opened a new facility in Seattle, unfortunately on the eve of the Great Depression that put the brakes on Kenworth's growth in the late 1920s. The USA was the first country in the world to inaugurate national parks and the larger ones required some way of moving tourists between the park highlights. In 1926 Kenworth started making buses and in 1927 it produced three vehicles per week, opening an assembly facility in Canada, to get around import duties. The company went on to manufacture even more popular trucks, one of which is the Kenworth C500AR. In the following year they sold 80 trucks. [citation needed]. This 3-ton truck was produced in British Columbia at the Vancouver Engineering Works on November 21, 1927. There were 257 Kenworth T900 Legends produced, The T900 Legend came with a special edition Cummins X15 painted in black and red to commemorate the Cummins N14 that many of the original T900 came with. [18], In 1993, Kenworth opened its facility in Renton, Washington, as its third United States assembly plant. To commemorate the event Kenworths featured gold-background hood ornaments the Kenworth Bug replacing the polished aluminium ornament. Kenworth implemented a production line for them and around 2000 were made by wars end. Kenworth also introduced its iconic K200. It was on March 2, 1971 that the first all-Australian Kenworth rolled off the line at the Bayswater factory in Victoria. This led to a $1 million investment to build the 56,000 square foot manufacturing plant of Kenworth Australia in Bayswater, Victoria in 1970. The set-back-axle design was incorporated in the1986 T800, for North American markets. From the saleyards, the forests, and the remotest of mines, to the ports, farmyards and cities, we have a range of trucks to suit your needs. The second Legend iteration arrived on the scene in 2017, with the unveiling of the Legend 900 at the Brisbane Truck Show in 2017. Kenworth was now a division of PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd. Following the acquisition, multiple features of the Model T/CT were integrated into the Gillig Transit Coach line of school buses[citation needed]; the model line was produced until 1982. The SAR Legend has sales orders of over 700, a final number currently has not been released. Kenworth capped off the decade with delivery of its 40,000th truck, a T608, in 2009. [24] Sharing the wide-body cab of the T680 and T880, the W990 is the longest-hood conventional ever produced by Kenworth. *AG400 Rear suspension Eaton Diff heads- NO CROSSLOCK. Kenworth diversified into state government business, making fire trucks from 1932. The company also test-marketed a small 20-passenger bus known as the Carcoach (only one example was built). The truck got the name for its prominent sloping aerodynamic nose and a bonnet plunging towards the ground. The Kenworth heavy-duty oilfield trucks were produced from 1951 to 1955. [6] Following continued strong demand of the model line, the company found itself with $60,000 to reincorporate and relocate its headquarters. The first Kenworth model in Australia was the KWS925, imported fully built in 1962. Literally every component was disassembled, restored and refitted, including the original wooden floor. Worthington acquiring the company with business partner Captain Frederick Kent. Photo credit: paultan.org. This month marks a significant milestone for Kenworth, with the iconic brand celebrating 50 years of manufacturing down under. A huge design and production shift for Kenworth came in 1996, when the all-new, wide-cab T2000 was unveiled to the public at the International Trucking Show. HISTORIC VEHICLES PO Box 667 Moss Vale NSW 2577. [4] Deriving its name from its inline six-cylinder engine (one of the first trucks equipped with the type[4]), the Gersix was framed in structural steel, intended for commercial use. The Oil Shocks of 1973 and 1979 made road transport companies around the world very sensitive to fuel economy, so, in 1985, Kenworth rolled out a streamlined conventional, called the T600A. But its predecessor the W900AR had gained such a following that Kenworth decided to reintroduce it in 1977, after length limits were eased. The T-126 as it was known, boasted a unique four-pane windshield that offered unheralded forward visibility in any school bus at the time, and was the first school bus ever built to feature a roof escape hatch[34] (now required equipment). PREVIOUS MODELS This page provides information about previous Australian designed and manufactured Kenworth models, with an overview of specifications, imagery and media. 2021 Historic Vehicles. At a time of mild economic recovery, the KHC22 proved to be very popular and sparked a renewed interest in Kenworth buses. The original five-speed, constant-mesh manual transmission is a special-build gearbox that has an unusual shift pattern, because the three lower-speed ratios are crawl gears, to allow gradeability on the steep slopes of Mount Rainier. [7][11] The W900 debuted the first complete redesign of the Kenworth conventional cab since 1939 with a standard tilting hood. Kenworth now had appeal east of the Mississippi and that led to a new plant in Kansas City, Missouri. A true workhorse, this model was built tough for off-highway applications such as the logging and mining industry. This was the first Kenworth fully designed in Australia, specifically for Australian conditions. In the early 2000s Kenworth released a modified T604 for the Mexican market, based on the Australian T604. [18], In 1982 and 1984, respectively, the W900 and K100 underwent their most substantial revisions, becoming the W900B and K100E. But it seems that wasnt quite big enough. At Kenworth, we know businesses that transport goods are as vital to Australia's economy as those that grow, mine or manufacture them. In addition to fuel economy gains the Ant Eater, as it was called in Australia, had better ride and manoeuvrability than a W Model. In 1998, parent company PACCAR purchased British truck manufacturer Leyland Trucks, two years after Dutch manufacturer DAF Trucks (the two had been merged as Leyland DAF from 1987 to 1993). The latest brake safety technology, Electronic Brake Safety Systems, was also released across the entire range. By that time, the predominant number of BU models produced were sent to school bus body builders and were built for use in school districts throughout the Seattle and Puget Sound area of Washington state. Kenworth Truck Company is an American truck manufacturer. The model had already proven its grit in the harsh landscapes of Arabia and Africa. Only 75 Legend 950 trucks were produced and had sold out in just 48 hours. By 1966, there were 46 dealers selling Kenworth trucks throughout the USA and, with exports included, Kenworth sold nearly 4000 trucks during the year. In 2011 release was the K200, T609, T409, T403,T409SAR, T359, T659, T909 and the C509 line-up. PACCARs first state of the art parts warehouse and distribution centre soon followed, a 45,000 square foot space that opened in 1986. In celebration of 90 years of Kenworth, the limited edition T909 Director Series was launched in 2014, combining the best of classic and contemporary. Known in Mexico as KW 45 and 55 (20042012). For more than 50 years Kenworth has been at the forefront of vehicle innovation, durability and productivity, with trucks locally designed and engineered to meet the unique demands of the Australian environment and road transport industry. Bigger Trucks Coming; A Fiat monster truck? Kenworth's main cabover semi for 40 years. In 1923 Worthington and Kents son Harry reincorporated the business in Seattle as the Kenworth Motor Truck Company, a contraction of their surnames, as befitted the heirs of the Gersix. In 1945, ownership of the company changed as Pacific Car and Foundry Company negotiated its purchase of Kenworth as a wholly owned subsidiary. 1 trucking publication and media source with a diverse readership that includes government departments, white and blue collar personnel within transport companies, transport hubs, truck stops and roadhouses, new and used dealerships, spare parts and accessories outlets, manufacturers, tyre centres, workshops, as well as private subscribers. [11] The same year, the 900-series was introduced with an all-new "drop-frame" chassis,[11] with the CSE cabover replaced by the K-series COE (derived from the 900 series). Engines Comes with warranty. [8] In 1943, the company became a supplier for Boeing, manufacturing components for the B17 and B 29 bombers. [8] By the end of 1946, Kenworth relocated again, following the purchase of a former Fisher Body factory by Pacific Car and Foundry;[6] this would house all Kenworth manufacturing under a single roof. If youre looking for your first Kenworth truck or expanding your current fleet, make sure you talk to Aussie Truck Loans for yourKenworth financeneeds. Founded in 1923 as the successor to Gersix Motor Company, Kenworth specializes in production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Class 57) commercial vehicles. The Motor Carrier Act of 1935 introduced stringent weight and size restrictions on trucks and trailers. To meet ADR 80/02 emission standards, the entire Kenworth range was redesigned ahead of the launch in 2008. The 50th Anniversary of Kenworth in 1972 marked the first year in which the company hit the five-digit sales mark. In 2011 release was the K200, T609, T409, T403,T409SAR, T359, T659, T909 and the C509 line-up. After celebrating 40 years in Australia in 2011, Kenworth released the limited-edition Legend 950 in 2015. This model was the result of over 100,000 Australian design hours and more than 10 million kilometres of testing. The companys ability to custom-build to suit every fire departments specific needs brought business that most of its competitors couldnt get. In 1926, Kenworth developed a chassis specifically for school and transit bus operators, known as the BU and powered by a Buda six-cylinder petrol engine. [citation needed]. KENWORTH ADDITIONAL FUEL TANKER & DOLLY to suit RED NORTH Road Train, KENWORTH ADDITIONAL FUEL TANKER TRALER & DOLLY for K100 ROAD TRAIN, KENWORTH ADDITIONAL LIVESTOCK TRAILER & DOLLY Harris Transport, KENWORTH C509 PRIME MOVER with SLEEPER CAB Heavy Duty Config. This is a list of vehicles made by Kenworth. In 1956 the new Model 900 was introduced, featuring a dropped front frame section to make room for larger radiators. The popular 1970s specification was Detroit Diesel 8V or Cummins 14-litre and V903 18-litre engine, and a 15-speed Fuller Roadranger transmission. Being a constant-mesh box no synchromesh back then with wide ratio gaps, meant that some of the national parks buses were nicknamed Red Jammers, because of the noise of less skilled drivers jamming the gear dogs into mesh. That was also the year that the K100E was launched. Popular models have included the bonnetted T600, T604, T650, W925, T900, T904, T908, T950, T350,T400/ T401/404S/T404ST/404SAR and COE K124, K100E, K100G, K104G, K104B models, plus severe-service C500, C510 and C540. Five models were listed by 1925, with capacities of 1-5 tons, powered by Buda four-cylinder petrol engines. Hydraulic brakes were introduced, along with a six-wheel option. The Hercules JX series powered many pre-World-War II American trucks and was one of the major power plants in US wartime military vehicles. In 1916 the company moved to Tacoma, in Washington State and attracted the attention of businessman Edgar K Worthington. As well as a string of new model launches, the 1980s also brought about changes in design processes, with new computer technology being introduced from the end of 1980s and into the early 1990s. In 1914 they built their own-design truck with a more powerful six-cylinder engine than the typical fours that were available. By 1940 production had increased and around 230 Kenworth trucks left the factory. Only 257 of these trucks were manufactured. Heiser, long an often chosen body for school buses bearing Kenworth chassis, would later be purchased by Pacific Car and Foundry Company in 1937. 3 talking about this. Mount Ranier National Park is located, like Kenworth, in Washington State. Though once its impressive fuel figures were revealed, demand for this model soared. Govt. It's one of the most iconic models the company has ever built. Four were for Cameron and three for Blomfield. In 1992 Kenworth announced the K300, Class 7 COE that featured a Brazilian-made VW LT cab and a conventional Class 7 contender, the T300, in 1994, using a modified T600 cab and as many existing chassis components as possible. In 1961, two trend-setting new models were introduced by Kenworth: the W900 conventional (W for Worthington) and the K100 (K for Kent) COE. Green River, Running Red The model CT "Pacific School Coach" was powered by an International Red Diamond 450 inline six-cylinder gas engine placed at the rear of the bus, and a LeRoi H540 engine was made available for an LR-73 model that was produced in August 1950. In 2018, the W990 was introduced as the flagship conventional of the Kenworth model line. The K100 was also released in 1961. In addition to fuel economy gains the Ant Eater,as it was called in Australia, had better ride and manoeuvrability than a W Model. It has a completely all-new front bumper. In the following year came a COE tilt-cab. Following declining demand for Class 8 cabovers, the K100E was quietly phased out after 2002 production in North America; Kenworth Australia continuing production of the model line. [citation needed]. Fifty years on, 60 models and 70,000 trucks later, Kenworth is now not only Australia's leading heavy-duty truck builder, it has become an integral part of many Australian industries, companies and transport families. Some orders for modified model CTs were made available and sold internationally, with variants being sold to Uruguay and Venezuela, as well as the Middle East. 1/50 KENWORTH C509 PRIME MOVER with SLEEPER CAB Heavy Duty Config. Australian Kenworths are application-engineered purpose built and tough enough to stand thetest of time,all while providing operators with a safe and comfortable environment. [17], To meet increased demand for the new product lines, Kenworth opened a new assembly facility in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1964. The same year, parent company Pacific Car and Foundry adopted its current name PACCAR. In 2006, the company released the K500, the largest COE ever produced by the company. In the following year came a COE tilt-cab. In 1933 Kenworth became the first American company to make diesel engines standard in its trucks and also introduced a sleeper cab option. It was made to handle heavy-duty workloads, particularly for the off-highway mining sector. The American trucks became a hit and sales continued to increase in the succeeding years. By 1966, there were 46 dealers selling Kenworth trucks throughout the USA and, with exports included, Kenworth sold nearly 4000 trucks during the year. The popular 1970s specification was Detroit Diesel 8V or Cummins 14-litre and V903 18-litre engine, and a 15-speed Fuller Roadranger transmission. Second generation introduced in 2022. The first Kenworths arrived in Australia in 1962, when several were imported by truck operator Ed Cameron and local assembly of Kenworths started in 1970. The new model became so popular in the Pacific Northwest that production rose from 99 units in 1927 and 127 units in 1927, to 230 units by 1930. [6] In contrast to car manufacturers, Kenworth abstained from assembly lines, instead constructing vehicles in individual bays. [8], In 1939, Kenworth introduced its 500-series trucks, which would form the basis of its commercial truck line into the mid-1950s. According to PACCAR, Cameron was instrumental in the brands decision to manufacture Kenworths in Australia. W900 models had great appeal to owner operators. The two Aussies search led them to a plant in Seattle (Washington, USA), where they discovered the premium quality trucks manufactured by Kenworth. [6][8] To maintain its government contracts, Kenworth commenced production of the M-1 wrecker at a temporary facility in Yakima, Washington. The company is now working to increase its production capacity. In the following year they sold 80 trucks. Following the untimely death of its principal director, Kenworth became a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Car and Foundry in 1945.
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