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EVOLUTIONARY KENWORTH A Paccar Australia has unveiled its latest Kenworth, the T410SAR, describing it as “yet another example of the benefits of local Australian applicationengineering”
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CCORDING to Paccar Australia, the newest member of its product line – the T410SAR – is the result of “continuous innovation and product development process”, not to mention influence from customer and driver feedback. “Combining classic Kenworth styling with modern enhancements, the T410SAR complements the existing Kenworth product range and provides Australian and New Zealand customers with additional solutions for their application needs,” says Paccar Australia sales and marketing director Brad May. Paccar underlines that the new model combines the best attributes of both a cab-over and conventional truck, particularly in terms of manoeuvrability, visibility and a minimal overall length, along with the serviceability, ease of cab access and low-tare weight of a bonneted truck. “Of paramount importance in delivering new product is the need to maintain the exceptional performance, quality, durability and productivity for which Kenworth is renowned,” Paccar Australia chief engineer Noelle Parlier says. “Our extensive testing and validation process supports this, as does our own research and development, further enhancing product as innovations come to hand.
“First released in 2016, the T410SAR is the latest evolution of the T610 platform with 2.1m wide cab. “Further development of the platform has enabled us to refine and enhance many key elements in the T410SAR. “This development has allowed us to bring a product to market with all the Kenworth hallmarks and more.” Paccar has sought better weight distribution through a set-forward front and insists the T410SAR delivers “bigger payloads, a superior driver environment, improved fuel economy and a greater choice of options”. The design aims to maximum payload under Australian regulations for 19m B-double, most 19m quad dog applications and car carrier specifications. This sees, the T410SAR offers a bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) length of 2,850mm. It is available in rigid, single and multi-trailer combinations and is currently available in a 6x4 configuration, with car carrier and 8x4 configurations confirmed for release later this year. Rated at up to 70 tonnes GCM, Paccar says it is ideal for local and interstate distribution and suitable for PBS and other heavy-duty applications. “To develop a new product that meets the needs of our customers, consultation is paramount and is the foundation of its development,” May adds. “Sharing many of the same attributes as the T410SAR, feedback from customers on the performance and handling of the T410 has been positive, including feedback received from customers with an integrated Paccar powertrain, incorporating the Paccar MX-13 engine and 12-speed transmission. “The same combination being made available in the T410SAR.” The cab comes with a choice of traditional diamond pleat
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