Kenworth makes W990 available for order

Dec 23, 2018

Kenworth’s new W990 tractor, unveiled in September, is now available for order, the company announced last week.

The W990 is available in day cab, 40-inch flat top and both 52-inch and 76-inch mid-roof sleeper configurations. The W990 comes standard with the proprietary Paccar Powertrain, consisting of the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 510-hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque, 12-speed PACCAR automated transmission and PACCAR 40K tandem rear axles.

See the links below to read and watch more about the W990.

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