In addition to fuel economy gains the Ant Eater,as it was called in Australia, had better ride and manoeuvrability than a W Model. Fourth is another around-the-corner shift and fifth is opposite it. Much of the innovative technology used on this truck found its way into Kenworth production trucks over the preceding years. Second generation introduced in 2022. The T2000 incorporated all Kenworths aerodynamic experience and also reduced life-cycle costs and downtime for the owner. In 1933 Kenworth became the first American company to make diesel engines standard in its trucks and also introduced a sleeper cab option. Kenworth now had appeal east of the Mississippi and that led to a new plant in Kansas City, Missouri. 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. Known in Mexico as KW 45 and 55 (20042012). A major deal for Model 853s for the Arabian American Oil Co (Aramco) saw 1700 ordered. 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. In 1992, the Mid-Ranger became the K300, as PACCAR shifted production to Sainte-Thrse, Quebec. Kenworth implemented a production line for them and around 2000 were made by Wars end. Based on legendary Kenworth models from the past, the third in the series of special edition Kenworths, the Legend SAR, was unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show. In 2000, Kenworth redesigned its medium-duty COE range, with the K300 replacing the MAN-sourced design with a DAF 45 (Leyland Roadrunner) cab. 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. The showcase vehicle aimed to demonstrate how smart technology could be utilised to address critical safety issues including driver fatigue. Shares cab . Later model K300s used a newer cab, but that didnt come to Australia. In 2011 release was the K200, T609, T409, T403,T409SAR, T359, T659, T909 and the C509 line-up. 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. Share's cab with T680 and T880. The W900 and K100 underwent their most substantial revisions, becoming the W900A and K100C. Shares cab with W900. In 1990, Kenworth brought out its W900L, a 130-inch BBC, long-nose conventional with extended hood, aimed at the owner operator market. Originally commencing in 2015 with the Kenworth T950 Legend, inspired by the Kenworth T950 that was in production from 1992 - 2007. 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. To assist Kenworth's 80 factory workers - who were idled by the Depression, the company undertook a bold move by introducing a new line of buses in August 1932. Hydraulic brakes were introduced, along with a six-wheel option. When the company was still known as Gerlinger Motor Car Works, their first two full-chassis vehicles were school buses based on the Gersix truck chassis. BigRigs takes a trip down memory lane. SHOP KENWORTH 100 Then and Now TRUCKS+ T680 T680 T880 W990 T180 / T280 T380 / T480 W900L W900 C500 K270 / K370 T680E K270E / K370E Certified Preowned Explore All Models Dealer Nearest You Innovation+ Zero Emissions Driver Assistance Technologies Digital Display Digital Mirrors Connected Truck / TruckTech+ Power Management In 1961, two trend-setting new models were introduced by Kenworth: the W900 conventional (W for Worthington) and the K100 (K for Kent) cab-over. Australian models are assembled at Kenworth's Bayswater facility in Victoria. The Gersix an abbreviation of the brothers surname plus six was introduced in 1915 and proved ideal for logging in the rugged Northwest. Doolans, KENWORTH C509 SLEEPER CAB Centurion Transport, KENWORTH C509 SLEEPER CAB Dawsons Heavy Haulage, KENWORTH C509 SLEEPER CAB Gunmetal Grey, KENWORTH C509 SLEEPER CAB (straight stacks) metallic blue, KENWORTH C509 SLEEPER CAB PRIME MOVER chrome yellow, 2006 - 2023 Collector Models | www.collectormodels.com.au - All Rights Reserved | Design by, 710 Wilson Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350. This will include a $40 million expansion of the Bayswater facility, with upgrades due to be completed this year. [18], In 1985, the Kenworth T600 was released by the company; in contrast to the W900, the T600 was designed with a set-back front axle and a sloped hoodline. Kenworth engineers responded with aluminium hubs, cabs and lightweight four-spring and torsion-bar rear suspensions. Within two years it was producing right-hand drive conventionals and COEs for the Australian and other SEA RHD markets. One month after the Pearl Harbour attack on the USA, Kenworth joined the war effort and began production of 66, four-ton, heavy-duty M-1 Wreckers. In 2004, the T404SAR was launched. Initially marketed as the K260/K360, the model line was renamed the K270/K370 for 2013. Kenworth Australias 2008 release was the '08 Series, including: the bonneted T358/A, T408SAR, T408, T608, T658, T908, C508 and C510. Medium duty and light vocational. *Near NEW tyres all around. He was in the business of transporting fresh produce, initially throughout Melbourne, before expanding into Sydney. [5], In 1922, Gersix produced 53 trucks in its final year located at its factory on Fairview Avenue at Valley Street. [11] From 1964 to 1966, Kenworth nearly doubled its yearly truck sales. 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. W900 models had great appeal to owner operators. However, the original leather upholstery was unserviceable and was replaced by Italian leather, made from 23 hides. 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. They were hard-working trucks in their day. *AG400 Rear suspension Eaton Diff heads- NO CROSSLOCK. They were relatively expensive, but they worked, so by 1967 around 100 KWs were running on Australias blacktop. [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. [11][13] The Model 801 was introduced as an earth-moving dump truck, adopting one of the first cab-beside-engine configurations. The 50th Anniversary of Kenworth in 1972 marked the first year in which the company hit the five-digit sales mark. In addition to truck production, Kenworth manufactured components for Boeing B-17 and B-29 US bombers. Kenworth diversified into state government business, making fire trucks from 1932. AutoDetective.com has information about 1 Kenworth car in its database starting from 1983 to 2021. The only cab over truck built was the K108, which was very popular in the B-Double market segment owing to its shorter length. In 1959, the company further expanded its sales base, establishing facilities in Mexico. Kenworth currently has manufacturing plants in Chillicothe, Ohio; Renton, Washington, US; Sainte-Thrse, Quebec, Canada; Bayswater, Victoria, Australia (Kenworth Australia); and Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. An Australian Kenworth unloading cattle at Fairview Stud, 20 km (12.43 miles) east of Parkes, NSW, Australia. Class 8 tractor, greatly increased fuel economy due to revolutionary aerodynamic design. Privacy Policy |Terms of Use. It celebrated by adding another 10,000 square feet to its Bayswater plant and welcoming its 15,000th Kenworth, a T601. K200; T3 SERIES. The popular 1970s specification was Detroit Diesel 8V or Cummins 14-litre and V903 18-litre engine, and a 15-speed Fuller Roadranger transmission. In 2018, the W990 was introduced as the flagship conventional of the Kenworth model line. 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. The first Kenworths arrived in Australia in 1962, when several were imported by truck operator Ed Cameron. / History of Kenworth Trucks in Australia. In 1914 they built their own-design truck with a more powerful six-cylinder engine than the typical fours that were available. Seven fully assembled S-models arrived by ship into Sydney in October 1962, each one custom engineered. 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][14], In 1955, Kenworth began the redesign of its COE product line, launching the CSE (Cab-Surrounding-Engine); in line with the Bull-nose, the CSE shared its underpinnings with the 500-series trucks and did not have a tilting cab.[15]. Today, Kenworth enjoys a dominant share of the Australian linehaul, road train and heavy haulage market. *90,000kg Rated. The company is now working to increase its production capacity. The truck was shown in 112 and 120-inch BBC configurations with 75-inch Aerodyne sleepers. [18] The Aerocab sleeper was introduced, integrating the Aerodyne II sleeper cab and the drivers' cab as a single unit.[18]. Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover, Hundreds of infrastructure projects face axe as Labor probes budget blowouts, Brisbane Truck Show debut for fully-electric eEconic, Driver says 1998 model Dyna is right for the job, Californias tough new emission rules for trucks a major blow, says industry. 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. [3] The Kenworth W900 has been produced continuously since 1961, serving as one of the longest production runs of any truck in automotive history. In 2021 the third truck in the Kenworth Legend Series was released this being the SAR Legend, a homage to the W900 SAR that was produced from 1975 until 1987. In the early 2000s Kenworth released a modified T604 for the Mexican market, based on the Australian T604. It also had a cab with steel, not wood, framing. Legacy Classic Trucks of Wyoming is best known for its remanufactured and repowered Dodge Power Wagons and Jeep Wranglers, but is also an accomplished restoration company that put thousands of dollars and many hours of labour into this KW rarity. The company went on to build the first Australian-made Kenworth truck and sell many of the well-known transport machines in the country. Popular North American Kenworth models include the T600, T800, W900, and T2000. Not long after, Kenworth Australia started releasing locally-built trucks. [8] In 1943, the company became a supplier for Boeing, manufacturing components for the B17 and B 29 bombers. All Rights Reserved. Chillicothe, Ohio was the location of Kenworth's next expansion, bringing its production capability to 16,000 trucks in 1974. After some final cleanup, PC&F wound up completely outstanding orders for the Pacific School Coach in early 1957. The Model N, in its original configuration, was a 36-44 passenger bus; after the design found no takers, the vehicle was downsized in 1947 to a 32-36 passenger bus. Model Model Years Class Vehicle information Current (North America) W900: 1961-present: 8: Kenworth's long running semi truck model. This model of Kenworth Legend had 75 produced and sold out in 48 hours. He moved to Red Hill in 1932, where he began his career in transport. Chillicothe, Ohio was the location of Kenworths next expansion, bringing its production capability to 16,000 trucks in 1974. The company produces many other models, but these ones were by far the more popular models and the keepers! As production orders for the interurban model Ks and model Ws waned, Kenworth focused its attention on special orders including an order of 10 "Brucks"[33] for Great Northern Railway in Montana, (an earlier version was built for Northern Pacific Transport, but was a split-level coach) and several Highway Post Office coaches. Previous Australian Kenworth models include: T300 Series - T300, T350, T358, T359, T388, T400 Series - T400, T401, T401 ST, T402, T403, T404/SAR, T408/SAR, T409/SAR (T450, T480), T600 Series - T600, T601, T604, T608, T609, T900 Series - T900 Classic, T904, T908, T900 Legend, T950 Series - T950, T950 Tradition, T950 Legend, K Series - K100, K123, K124, K125, K100E, K100G, K104, K104B, K108, K200. Become a trucksales member and get the latest news, reviews and advice straight to your inbox. Replacement for T600, Was produced in Mexico until 2020. For 2013, you can choose between 1 Kenworth model. [18], In 1993, Kenworth opened its facility in Renton, Washington, as its third United States assembly plant. The T2000 was discontinued in 2010. This includes the following conventional (bonneted) models; in approximate order of smallest to largest: the T358/A, T408SAR, T408, T608, T658, T908 and C508. In 2022, Kenworth announced a new T680. These Kenworths were the first to be fitted with Detroit Diesel engines. Subsequently, Kenworth added the Model O one-door transit bus and Model T prototype school bus. Following $35 million of investment in Australia, the Kenworth C500AR was launched in 1981. Kenworth Australias 2008 release was the 08 Series, including: the bonneted T358/A, T408SAR, T408, T608, T658, T908, C508 and C510. The low-cab COE made its return, based on the DAF LF. The first Australian-built Kenworth truck, a cab-over K125CR (also called Grey Ghost) was produced in 1971. In 1961, two trend-setting new models were introduced by Kenworth: the W900 conventional (W for Worthington) and the K100 (K for Kent) cab-over. [5], In January 1923, Gersix Motor Company was reincorporated as the Kenworth Motor Truck Company, combining the names of partners Kent and Worthington. In 1991 Kenworth released the T884, with front and rear steering axles and all-wheel drive, for the mining and construction industries. [7] To commemorate the American Bicentennial, the VIT series was introduced in a limited-edition series of 50 (with each truck named after a state). In 2010, Kenworth revealed its 2011 models ahead of their introduction the following year, meeting ADR 80/30 emissions standards across the entire range. ABOUT US. The two Aussies search led them to a plant in Seattle (Washington, USA), where they discovered the premium quality trucks manufactured by Kenworth. [11] Similar in appearance to the previous K500, the K900/K100 received a taller cab and the doors of the W900. In 1990, Kenworth brought out its W900L, a 130-inch BBC, long-nose conventional with extended hood, aimed at the owner operator market. Three years later, the company launched the Kenworth C540, the largest truck designed by the company in Australia. It launched the Kenworth T900 in 1991; T480 in 1993; T601 (the 15,000th Kenworth) in 1996, and C510 in 1998. Like the 579 Next-Gen (See Peterbilt), it has an all-new interior and steering wheel. 1/50 KENWORTH C509 PRIME MOVER with SLEEPER CAB Heavy Duty Config. [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. [8], In 1939, Kenworth introduced its 500-series trucks, which would form the basis of its commercial truck line into the mid-1950s. Released in 1981, the truck was a tough off-highway vehicle that was proven to be well-equipped for rugged truck works in the mining and logging industries in Australia. In 1950, a Boeing gas turbine engine was fitted to a Kenworth and the first COE full-width Bullnose cab was launched. Kenworth engineers responded with aluminium hubs, cabs and lightweight four-spring and torsion bar rear suspensions. By 1940 production had increased and around 230 Kenworth trucks left the factory. The K100 was also released in 1961. The model had already proven its grit in the harsh landscapes of Arabia and Africa. T800: 1987-present: 8: Kenworth's vocational and severe duty truck, available in both semi or rigid configurations. These vehicles were equipped with cranes, fore and aft winches and cutting and welding equipment. Outwardly similar in appearance, the Model K intercity/interurban and Model W intercity bus differed in function, size, and layout. Australian models are assembled at Kenworths Bayswater facility in Victoria. PACCARs first state of the art parts warehouse and distribution centre soon followed, a 45,000 square foot space that opened in 1986. The Gersix an abbreviation of the brothers surname plus six was introduced in 1915 and proved ideal for logging in the rugged Northwest. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the company, annual Kenworth sales exceeded 10,000 for the first time for 1973. In 1916 the company moved to Tacoma, Washington and attracted the attention of businessman Edgar K Worthington. With a capacity of 50 trucks per month, Kenworth utilized this factory until 1946. 2021 Historic Vehicles. This Kenworth bus is powered by a six-cylinder, Hercules JXD petrol engine, factory rated at 130hp (97kW). From the outset Kenworths were custom-built, incorporating individual customers requirements where possible. 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. W900 models had great appeal to owner operators. 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. Heiser, long an often chosen body for school buses bearing Kenworth chassis, would later be purchased by Pacific Car and Foundry Company in 1937. The S stood for short bonnet and the AR for Australian Right Hand Drive. It also had a cab with steel, not wood, framing. Powered by a Hercules JXCM engine, the model 870 as it was known, would soon be replaced by a model 871, which became Kenworth's standard line of buses throughout the early and mid-1930s. Bigger Trucks Coming; A Fiat monster truck? After celebrating 40 years in Australia in 2011, Kenworth released the limited-edition Legend 950 in 2015. In 1917, Worthington and his business partner, Captain Frederick Kent, bought the business. Its sloping aerodynamic nose resulted in the nickname of Anteater. Although the T2000 was trialled Down Under in the late-1990s its production wasnt feasible in the Bayswater plant, so Australia had to wait until 2017 to get a wide-cab bonneted truck. It was modelled on the legendary W-model, combining a classic look and style with the ability to stand up to almost any application and conditions. [citation needed] For 1946, Kenworth launched four new model lines of buses, deriving their model designations from the first four letters of the company name. 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. In July 2020 the restored bus was offered for sale by Legacy Classic Trucks, for the princely sum of US$580,000. The updated S and X can no longer be reserved in Australia and New Zealand. Current Australian Kenworth models include: T Series - T360, T410, T410 SAR, T610, T610 SAR, T659, T909, In the early 2000s Kenworth introduced to Mexico the T604, based on the Australian T604 with a few modifications, mostly in the hood. The COE K120 series and K140 twin steer trucks became prominent highway legends as overnighters carrying time-sensitive freight between east coast capital cities. The same year, parent company Pacific Car and Foundry adopted its current name PACCAR. It wasnt pretty, but its short bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) dimension let it have longer bodywork or trailer inside the restricted overall length regulations. And more new models were added into the mix, with the C510, T604 and T904. Within two years it was producing right-hand drive conventionals and COEs for the Australian and other SEA RHD markets. That was also the year that the K100E was launched. 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). Kenworth has been a household name in Australia since the 1960s when the first trucks from the United States hit the local market. 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. [5], In 1929, E.K. The model CT also came in several varying passenger capacities ranging from 55, 61, 67, 73, and 79 passengers. Nicknamed the Grey Ghost, the first Australian made Kenworth rolled off the production line in 1971. [5], While the first vehicle was completed largely as a side project, the heavy-duty construction of the Gersix found itself in demand by loggers in the Northwest. Kenworth also introduced its iconic K200. A true workhorse, this model was built tough for off-highway applications such as the logging and mining industry. 27 were built with 14 wheelbase variations (and seven engine variations), and all 27 were sold by as many as 15 different operators. Only 75 Legend 950 trucks were produced and had sold out in just 48 hours. Headquartered in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland, Washington, Kenworth has been a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR since 1945,[2] operating alongside sister company (and marketplace rival) Peterbilt Motors. It was a T600 for Cleveland Freightliners. Replacement for both T660 and T700, Kenworth's main aerodynamic semi truck. In 1961, two trend-setting new models were introduced by Kenworth: the W900 conventional (W for Worthington) and the K100 (K for Kent) COE. Twin-steer and tri-drive variations have been produced over the years. Kenworth expanded bus production through the 1930s, despite the Great Depression, releasing its most successful transit bus in 1933, based on the Model 86 truck. In 1916 the company moved to Tacoma, in Washington State and attracted the attention of businessman Edgar K Worthington. Kenworth W900S Kenworth W990 Production 1961-present[1] Model years 1961-present Assembly United States: Renton, Washington, Chillicothe, Ohio Body and chassis Class Class 8 truck Body style Truck (bonneted cab/conventional) Layout 4x2 6x4, 6x2 Related Kenworth K100 Kenworth T600 Kenworth T400 Kenworth T660 Kenworth T800 Powertrain Engine As of current production, the W900 remains part of the Kenworth model line (six decades after its introduction). In 1926, Kenworth developed a chassis specifically for school and transit bus operators, known as the BU. The new design had a sloped nose and a set-back front axle with longer front springs. Founded in 1923 as the successor to Gersix Motor Company, Kenworth specializes in production of heavy-duty ( Class 8) and medium-duty (Class 5-7) commercial vehicles. The T range includes the bonneted conventional models and the C for heavy haulage, mining, off-road and road train use, and the K range covers the cab over models. [6] Under the new name, the company relocated within Seattle to 506 Mercer Street, and later to 1263 Mercer Street. Worthington. Additionally, in 1927, Kenworth has a first with the J-6 as the first Canadian-assembled truck to be delivered. Kenworth W900 Starting MSRP: Not on File Body and Doors: TRACTOR TRUCK Number of Trims: 0 Engine: 14.9L L6 DIESEL Browse all Kenworth Vehicles by Year 2021 Kenworth 2020 Kenworth 2019 Kenworth Then in 1975, the brand achieved a significant milestone with the launch of the W900SAR. The multi-door, open-roof, 18-seat design is similar to that of the White National Parks buses that served in several US national parks from the early 1930s, but obviously, the proximity of the Kenworth factory was an influencing factor in the decision not to give the Mount Rainier National Park bus business to White. In 1956, Pacific Car and Foundry revised its ownership of Kenworth, changing it from an independent subsidiary to a division. (We have the invoice) *Fresh NEW paint on the CAB. [18] Kenworth added two new product lines in 1972, adding the C500 6x6 severe-service conventional and the Hustler low-cab COE (developed jointly with Peterbilt and produced in Canada[20][21]). [citation needed], Kenworth continued expanding into bus production throughout the 1930s, despite the Great Depression being a major influence. The conventional bus chassis, which had become poor sellers, were dropped altogether, and Kenworth focused its designs on more transit or "coach-type" buses with engines being located either underfloor or at the back of the bus. [citation needed]. Charges Prime Mover 554,000 km Manual 600 HP [29] Australian built Kenworth models are also exported to nearby RHD markets in New Zealand, Japan, Thailand and Papua New Guinea. The COE K120 series and K140 twin steer trucks became prominent highway legends as overnighters carrying time-sensitive freight between east coast capital cities. Sharing the same cab as the T680, the T880 was introduced as the first wide-body Kenworth for vocational applications,[7] alongside the W900S and the T800 model family. Literally every component was disassembled, restored and refitted, including the original wooden floor. But its predecessor the W900AR had gained such a following that Kenworth decided to reintroduce it in 1977, after length limits were eased. The American trucks became a hit and sales continued to increase in the succeeding years. 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. The new COE was the K108. From Jim Gibson & Allan Whiting directly to your inbox. [4], In 1917, Gerlinger Motors filed for bankruptcy and was put up for sale, with E.K. It was unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show and just like the first model, the Legend 900 was manufactured at a limited number. It wasnt pretty, but its short bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) dimension let it have longer bodywork or trailer, inside the restricted overall length regulations. This is a list of vehicles made by Kenworth. In 1991 Kenworth released the T884, with front and rear steering axles and all-wheel drive, for the mining and construction industries. In 1945, ownership of the company changed as Pacific Car and Foundry Company negotiated its purchase of Kenworth as a wholly owned subsidiary. In 1936, the bubble-nose Kenworth cab-over-engine (COE) model was unveiled. In 1927, production was increased from two vehicles a week to three; the same year, manufacturing began in Canada (to avoid import taxes). Kenworth diversified into state government business, making fire trucks from 1932. The dual targets of customisation and tariff reduction prompted Kenworths decision to open a plant in Australia, in 1968. In the early 2000s Kenworth released a modified T604 for the Mexican market, based on the Australian T604. The W900AR, or Long Nose as it was affectionately known, was introduced soon after. / Blog Major operators of the KHC-22 (later expanded to a 225-inch (5,700mm) wheelbase, 33-passenger KHC-33, in September 1933) were the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company of Portland, Oregon, and Spokane United Railways. 1987 saw the biggest launch that Kenworth Australia had made when it unveiled the T600, nicknamed Anteater. The 50th Anniversary of Kenworth in 1972 marked the first year in which the company hit the five-digit sales mark. Doolans $255.00 Stock Id: DRA 1586 More info Add to cart 1/50 KENWORTH C509 SLEEPER CAB Centurion Transport $255.00 Stock Id: DRA 1568 More info Add to cart 1/50 KENWORTH C509 SLEEPER CAB Dawsons Heavy Haulage $255.00 Stock Id: DRA 1565 More info Add to cart 1/50 In 1923 Worthington and Kents son reincorporated the business in Seattle as the Kenworth Motor Truck Company, a contraction of their surnames, as befitted the heirs of the Gersix. [5][6] To emphasize its connection to truck manufacturing, the company was renamed Gersix Motor Company. . In 2004, the company released one of its best Australian-built trucks, the T404SAR. The petrol Omoda 5 . The early years of this decade were marred by recession, which affected many businesses and the transport industry was not immune. In 2007, Paccar introduced the T660, a more aerodynamic version of the T600. Kenworth in Aus The first Kenworths arrived in Australia in 1962, when several were imported by truck operator Ed Cameron. Near the end of World War II, the company became part of the Pacific Car and Foundry Company. [citation needed]. This is also a testament to how far truck manufacturing in Australia has evolved throughout the decades, demonstrating the talent and creativity of Australians in designing and building new machines that will cater to the needs of the various industries that use them. 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. The new design had a sloped nose and a set-back front axle with longer front springs.
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