Kenworth offers T800 with Allison automatic transmission

May 27, 2008
Kenworth has announced customers can now order the Kenworth T800 with an Allison 4000 and 4500 series automatic transmission when spec’d with a 1,650 lb-ft. or less Cummins ISX engine.

Kenworth has announced customers can now order the Kenworth T800 with an Allison 4000 and 4500 series automatic transmission when spec’d with a 1,650 lb-ft. or less Cummins ISX engine.

The automatic transmissions are designed for rugged duty or highway truck operators looking for improved productivity and durability at a lower cost of ownership, Kenworth said.

According to Allison, the transmission’s torque converter provides seamless full power shifts, which saves time on routes.

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