KENWORTH T270
KENWORTH T270. Aerodynamic styling and driver-pleasing comfort
The Kenworth T270's contemporary cab design helps boost driver productivity and retention. With easy access to service points, your T270 has been engineered to stay on the road, day in and day out.
Power / Drivetrain
- PACCAR PX-7 Engine, 6.7 Liter, 200-325 HP, 520–750 lb-ft of Torque
- PACCAR PX-9 Engine, 8.9 Liter, 260-350 HP, 660 – 1,150 lb-ft of Torque
- CARB Emission Reduction Feature Available
Starting & Charging
- Multiplex Electrical System With Centralized Power Distribution Incorporating Plug-In Style Relays & Circuit Protection For Serviceability
- 12 Volt Lighting System With Circuit Protection
- Circuits Numbered & Color Coded
- Key Switch Start & Shutdown
- PACCAR 130 Amp Brushless Alternator
- PACCAR 12 Volt Starter
- Two PACCAR Dual Purpose Batteries
- Three PACCAR Dual Purpose Batteries
- Two or Three Optima Deep Cycle Batteries
- Horizontal Muffler/DPF/SCR and Tailpipe
Transmission Options
- Eaton Fuller FS5406A Synchronized 6-Speed
- Clutch-Eaton Fuller
- Eaton Fuller 6, 9 & 10 Speed Transmissions
- Eaton 6-Speed Ultrashift
- Allison 5 & 6 Speed Automatic Transmissions
- PTO Options
Wheels / Tires
- Wheels - Steel 22.5"
- Tires - Bridgestone 295/75R22.5 R250F
- Polished Aluminum Wheels
- 19.5" Tires and Wheels
Fuel Tanks
- Steel - Rectangular 45 Gallon
- 22" Round Aluminum - 56 to 120 Gallon Capacity
- 24.5” Round Aluminum - 56 Gallon Capacity Under Cab
- Polished Aluminum Tanks and Straps
Battery Boxes / Bumpers
- Steel Battery Box with Aluminum Step Cover
- Steel Aero-Style Painted Bumper
- Chrome Steel Aero-Style Bumper
Cab / Hood / Interior
- Cab - Aluminum and Composite
- Hood - 4-Piece SMC - Sloped Aerodynamic Hood
- Standard Pinnacle Vinyl Headliner and Cab Back Panel
- Apex Cloth Headliner and Cab Back Panel
- Kenworth Air-Cushion Plus Intermediate Back Driver Seat
- Kenworth Intermediate Back Toolbox Plus RiderSeat
- 2-Person Bench Seat
- Power Door Locks
- Passenger-side Electric Window
- Rear Cab Corner Windows
- Trust Walnut Wood Dash Panels
- Workstation Between Seats
- Aerodynamic Roof Fairings
Frame / Axle / Suspension / Brakes
- Frame - 10 5/8" Steel - 120,000 psi - Heat Treated
- Frame - 9 7/8” Steel - 120,000 psi - Heat Treated
- Frame - 10 3/4” Steel - 132,000 psi - Heat Treated
- Front Axles - Dana Spicer, 10,000 lb.
- Front Axles - Dana Spicer 8,000 to 16,000 lbs.
- Front Drive Axles - Fabco 10,000 to 16,000 lbs.
- Front Springs - Taperleaf w/Shocks, 10,000 lb.
- Front Springs - Taperleaf w/Shocks, 12,000, 13,200, 14,600 and 16,000 lb.
- Rear Axle - Dana Spicer, 21,000 lb.
- Single Rear Axles - Dana Spicer from 16,000 to 30,000 lb.
- Tandem Rear Axles - Dana Spicer, 40,000 and 44,000 lb.
- Rear Suspension - Reyco, 20,000 lb.
- Single Rear Axle Suspensions - Kenworth, Reyco and Hendrickson with capacities from 20,000 to 31,000 lbs.
- Dual Rear Axle Suspensions - Kenworth, Reyco, Hendricklson and Chalmers with capacities up to 40,000 lbs.
- Brakes - Air
- Brakes - Hydraulic
- ABS System - Bendix
- Hydraulic Brake Configurations with Meritor ABS
Special Equipment & Options
- Aerodynamic Heated Mirrors
- Back-up Alarm
- Daytime Running Lights
- Multi-function Engine Connector For Body Builder Interface
- Bodybuilder Harness to End of Frame
- Adjustable Telescoping Tilt Steering Column
- Remote Keyless Entry
The T270 and T370 models are full of convenient service features. The hood tilts a full 90 degrees for wide-open access to the engine and all service points. Both models are equipped with the PACCAR PX-7 engine rated up to 325 hp and 750 lb-ft of torque, or with the optional PACCAR PX-9 engine rated to 350 hp and 1,150 lb-ft of torque.
The PACCAR PX-7 offers the highest horsepower to weight ratio of any engine in the industry.
The optional PX-9 with up to 1,150 ft-lb of torque is the right choice for more demanding applications. Both engines offer extended service intervals, advanced fuel efficiency and a standard of reliability you’ll measure in peace of mind.
