
Kenworth’s Class 6 K270 and Class 7 K370 cabover trucks – now available for order – are suited for applications where tight turning and a shorter overall length are an advantage. Enhancements include a fresh exterior, new dash and gauge cluster, front air disc brakes, electronic braking module, Allison six-speed transmission, push-button control shifter, and Dana rear axles.
“Compared to a typical medium-duty conventional, the K270 and K370 offer up to a 30% better curb-to-curb turning radius, a 63.4-in. BBC with an extra 45 in. of payload room, and a 35-ft. overall length which is rapidly becoming the new norm in major cities,” said Doug Powell, Kenworth’s medium duty marketing manager.
- Standard 6.7-L PACCAR PX-7 engine rated at 220 hp and 520 lb.-ft. of torque
- Standard Allison 2100HS five-speed transmission
- Standard air-ride driver’s seat and two-person passenger bench with storage underneath
- New option: single driver and passenger seats with a large center console with storage and cup holders
- Wheelbases range from 142 to 242 in. in 12-in. increments
- Accommodate bodies from 16 to 28 ft.
- New “clear rail” package relocates air tanks, DEF tank, battery box, and exhaust after treatment up behind the cab for custom bodies such as street sweepers