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Kenworth t800 Owner's Manual (276 pages)

Heavy Duty Body Builder

Brand:Kenworth | Category:Other | Size:20.06 MB

Table of Contents
  • Table of Contents

    4

  • Section 1: Introduction

    11

  • Section 2: Safety and Compliance

    13

    • Federal Motor Vehicle Safetystandards Compliance

      14

    • Figure 2-1: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT

      14

    • Figure 2-2: LOCATIONS of CERTIFICATION LABELS - DRIVER'S DOOR and FRAME

      14

    • Figure 2-4: AERODYNAMIC MIRROR OAT SENSOR LOCATION

      19

    • Figure 2-5: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER for T4/T6/T8/W9/C5

      19

    • Table 3-1: ABBREVIATIONS USED

      21

    • Table 3-2: TURNING RADIUS

      21

  • Section 3: Dimensions

    21

    • Figure 3-1: PROSPECTER TURN CIRCLE ANALYSIS

      24

    • Overall Dimensions

      25

    • T800 with SPLIT FENDERS

      26

    • T800 Short Hood

      27

    • T800 with FEPTO (FRONT ENGINE Power Take OFF)

      28

    • T800 Wide HOOD

      29

    • W900S

      30

    • W900B

      31

    • W900L

      32

    • C500

      33

    • Extended Day Cab

      34

    • Aerocab

      35

    • Table 3-3: RIDE HEIGHTS

      36

    • Rear Suspension Layouts

      38

    • Ag400L Tandem

      39

    • Table 3-4: REAR SUSPENSION OPTIONS

      39

    • Ag400 Tandem

      40

    • Ag460 Tandem

      41

    • Ag690 Tridem

      42

    • REYCO 79Kb SINGLE REAR AXLE

      43

    • Reyco 102 Tandem Rear Axle

      44

    • Hendrickson HMX TANDEM SUSPENSION

      50

    • Chalmers 856-46 Tandem Suspension

      52

    • Pusher Axles

      54

    • AXLE Track and TIRE Width

      56

    • Table 3-18: AXLE Width CALCULATION

      56

    • Table 3-19: GROUND CLEARANCE for FUEL Tanks

      58

    • Table 3-20: GROUND CLEARANCE for BATTERY BOXES

      59

    • Pto Clearances

      60

    • 63

    • General Guidelines for Def System

      65

    • Figure 4-1: MEASUREMENT LOCATION of DEF SUPPLY MODULE (PUMP)

      66

    • Figure 4-2: MEASUREMENT LOCATION of DEF DOSING MODULE (Injector)

      66

    • Measurement Reference Points

      66

    • Figure 4-3: ORIENTATION of DOSING MODULE

      67

    • Figure 4-4: RH under CAB EXHAUST with SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE Tanks

      67

    • Figure 4-5: Horizontal EXHAUST with SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE Tanks

      68

    • Figure 4-6: VERTICAL EXHAUST with SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE Tanks

      68

    • Figure 4-7: RH under CAB EXHAUST with CLEAR Back of CAB Tank

      69

    • Figure 4-8: VERTICAL with CLEAR Back of CAB Tank

      70

    • Figure 4-10: SUPPLY MODULE Allowed Clocking ANGLES

      71

    • Figure 4-9: ROUTING DEF LINES and DEF TRAP

      71

    • General Exhaust Information

      72

    • Figure 4-11: ISOMETRIC View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR with SINGLE SOC TAILPIPE

      73

    • Figure 4-12: TOP View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR with

      73

    • Figure 4-13: Right View of Right Hand under DPF and SCR with Single SOC Tailpipe

      74

    • Figure 4-14: Back View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR with SINGLE

      74

    • Figure 4-15: Isometric View of Right Hand under DPF and SCR with Dual SOC Tailpipes

      75

    • Figure 4-16: TOP View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR with DUAL

      75

    • Figure 4-17: Right View of Right Hand under DPF and SCR with Dual SOC Tailpipes

      76

    • Figure 4-18: Back View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR with DUAL

      76

    • Figure 4-19: Isometric View of Right Hand under DPF and SCR on Aerocab with Single SOC Tailpipe

      77

    • Figure 4-20: TOP View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR on AEROCAB

      77

    • Figure 4-21: Right View of Right Hand under DPF and SCR on Aerocab with Single SOC Tailpipe

      78

    • Figure 4-22: Back View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR on AEROCAB

      78

    • Figure 4-23: Isometric View of Right Hand under DPF and SCR on Aerocab with Dual SOC Tailpipes

      79

    • Figure 4-24: TOP View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR on AEROCAB

      79

    • Figure 4-25: Right View of Right Hand under DPF and SCR on Aerocab with Dual SOC Tailpipes

      80

    • Figure 4-26: Back View of RIGHT HAND under DPF and SCR on AEROCAB

      80

    • Figure 4-27: ISOMETRIC View of Horizontal DPF and SCR with Horizontal TAILPIPE

      81

    • Figure 4-28: TOP View of Horizontal DPF and SCR with Horizontal TAILPIPE

      81

    • Figure 4-29: RIGHT View of Horizontal DPF and SCR with Horizontal TAILPIPE

      82

    • Figure 4-30: Back View of Horizontal DPF and SCR with Horizontal TAILPIPE

      82

    • Figure 4-31: ISOMETRIC View of VERTICAL DPF and SCR

      83

    • Figure 4-32: TOP View of VERTICAL DPF and SCR

      83

    • Figure 4-33: RIGHT View of VERTICAL DPF and SCR

      84

    • Figure 4-34: Back View of VERTICAL DPF and SCR

      84

    • Exhaust Information

      85

  • Section 5: Frame Layouts

    87

    • Table 5-2: FUEL Tank OVERALL LENGTH (IN)

      88

    • Table 5-3: BATTERY BOX CENTERFRAME LENGTHS (IN)

      88

    • Table 5-4: DEF Tanks SYSTEMS

      89

    • Frame Layout Index

      90

    • Figure 6-1: ISOMETRIC View of T800 FEPTO FRONT END with

      203

    • Table 6-1: SINGLE STEEL RAILS

      203

    • Table 6-2: INSERTED STEEL RAILS

      203

  • Section 6: Body Mounting

    203

    • Figure 6-2: T800 FEPTO FRONT END with 66" BUMPER SETTING

      204

    • Figure 6-3: ISOMETRIC View of T800 FEPTO FRONT END with

      204

    • Figure 6-4: T800 FEPTO FRONT END with 73" BUMPER SETTING

      204

    • Critical Clearances

      205

    • Figure 6-5: MINIMUM CLEARANCE between TOP of REAR TIRES and

      205

    • BODY MOUNTING USING Brackets

      206

    • Figure 6-6: MINIMUM Back of CAB CLEARANCE

      206

    • Figure 6-7: SPACER between FRAME SILL and BODY RAIL - RUBBER or PLASTIC

      207

    • Figure 6-8: HIGH COMPRESSION SPRING

      207

    • Figure 6-10: CROSSMEMBER-GUSSET HOLE PATTERN Requirements [INCH (MM)]

      208

    • Figure 6-11: ACCEPTABLE U-BOLT MOUNTING with Wood and FABRICATED SPACERS [INCH (MM)]

      209

    • Figure 6-12: CLEARANCE SPACE for AIR LINES and CABLES

      210

    • FIGURE 6-13. Example of Fishplate Bracket at Rear End of Body, Used with U-Bolts

      211

  • Section 7: Frame Modifications

    213

    • Figure 7-1: DETAIL of FRAME EXTENSION and Joint Welding

      214

    • Modifying Frame Length

      214

    • CHANGING Wheelbase

      215

    • Figure 7-2: FRAME INSERT

      215

    • Figure 7-3: COMPARISON of ORIGINAL, SHORTENED, and EXTENDED Wheelbases

      216

    • Crossmembers

      217

    • Figure 7-4: CROSSMEMBER ADDED When DISTANCE EXCEEDS 60 INCHES (1524 MM)

      217

    • Welding

      218

    • Table 7-1: CUSTOMARY GRADE 8 UNF or UNC

      219

    • Torque Requirements

      219

    • Remote Pto/Throttle Harness

      221

    • Figure 8-1: Kenworth B-CAB DASH

      222

    • Figure 8-2: DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID GAUGE

      222

    • Figure 8-3: MULTIPLEXED INSTRUMENTATION Block DIAGRAM

      223

    • Figure 8-4: CECU LOCATION

      224

    • Figure 8-5: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMPONENTS

      225

    • Figure 8-6: CVSG GAUGES

      226

    • Figure 8-7: Firewall AIR Junction Block (View from INSIDE of CAB)

      227

    • Figure 8-8: AIR FILTER RESTRICTION SENSOR on Firewall AIR Junction Block (View from ENGINE)

      227

    • Figure 8-9: FUEL FILTER RESTRICTION PRESSURE GAUGE SENSOR LOCATION (TYPICAL)

      228

    • Figure 8-10: TELLTALE SYMBOL STANDARD CARDS

      237

    • Figure 8-11: Blank TELLTALE CARD

      238

    • Table 8-1: TELLTALES POSITION and COLOR

      238

    • Figure 8-12: TELLTALE ICONS

      239

    • Figure 8-13: Kenworth SPARE Switches

      240

    • Figure 8-14: SPARE Switch HARNESS

      241

    • Figure 8-15: SPECIALTY Switches

      242

    • Figure 8-16: SPARE RELAY CONNECTORS

      243

    • Figure 8-17: SPARE RELAY HARNESSES

      244

    • Figure 8-18: SPARE BULLET CONNECTORS

      245

    • Figure 8-19: SPARE PIGTAIL CONNECTOR

      246

    • 253

    • Chassis Load Center Dimensions

      255

    • ELECTRICAL Hardware

      256

    • Trailer Cable Connections

      260

    • Figure 8-32

      261

    • Bendix Electronic Stability Program

      262

    • FACTORY INSTALLED Snow Plow LIGHT Wiring

      263

    • Figure 9-1: CLAMP and BUTTERFLY CLAMP

      267

    • Figure 9-2: BUTTERFLY TIE

      267

    • Figure 9-3: TIE STRAP

      267

  • Section 9: Routing

    267

    • Figure 9-4: HEAVY DUTY (HD) MOUNT

      268

    • ROUTING Requirements

      268

    • Figure 9-5: DEFINITION of MEASUREMENTS

      270

    • Table 9-1: EXHAUST - SYSTEM CLEARANCE

      270

    • Figure A-1: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN

      271

  • Table A-1: MODEL YEAR (CODE) DESIGNATIONS

    271

    • Appendix A: Vehicle Identification

      272

    • Vehicle Identification Labels

      272

    • Component Identification

      273

    • Figure A-3: FRONT AXLE IDENTIFICATION

      273

    • Figure A-4: REAR AXLE IDENTIFICATION

      274

  • Figure A-2: DRIVERS DOOR and DOOR FRAME LABELS

    272

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Is a Kenworth T800 a good truck? ›

For over 30 years, drivers in the vocational, heavy-haul market have come to rely on the T800 as a true work horse. Due to their set-back front axles and tight wheel cut, they rank high for maneuverability on the job site. There's nothing these trucks can't handle.

How much HP does a Kenworth T800 have? ›

The T800 is available with the industry-leading PACCAR MX-13. These highly efficient, clean running engines deliver up to 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque – all the muscle you need to do the job.

How much can a Kenworth T800 tow? ›

Kenworth T800

Single: 21,000-26,000 lbs. Tandem: 34,000-70,000 lbs.

What is the difference between Kenworth T800 and w900? ›

A heavy-duty W900S (sloped hood) was introduced in 1987; it is similar in appearance to the T800, except for its set-forward front axle and raised chassis. In 1990, the W900L (long-hood) was introduced, adding 10 inches of length to the hood.

How many miles will a Kenworth last? ›

Of course, this will also depend on how good your maintenance and service program is. The lifespan of Kenworth T680 will depend on its mileage. Notably, the manufacturer puts the lifespan of this model at 1.5 million, which suggests that it can last for decades.

Is Kenworth better than Peterbilt? ›

Kenworth's brand focuses on the quality of its trucks, while Peterbilt's brand focuses on the driver's comfort. This, as a result, affects the resale value of their trucks. For example, Peterbilt trucks usually have higher resale value compared to Kenworth.

When did Kenworth stop making T800? ›

Summary
ModelYear StartedYear Ended
T70020102016
T8001986Current
T8802015Current
W9001961Current
24 more rows
Jul 19, 2022

How much does a Kenworth T800 cost? ›

In the United States a used Kenworth T800 truck is typically priced between $65,000 USD and $89,950 USD. Variation in price can be due to a number of factors including age, condition, location, and specifications.

What transmission is in a Kenworth T800? ›

Kenworth offers T800 with Allison automatic transmission.

What size sleeper is on a Kenworth T800? ›

The T800 combines highway efficiency with on/off-road durability. This heavy equipment hauler features the 86” Studio Sleeper.

What are Kenworth trucks known for? ›

They are renowned for their unmatched durability, innovative features, and their iconic designs. Whether it's the long-nosed design of the W900L or the advanced aerodynamics of the T680, Kenworth trucks are easily recognizable, and they carry with them a legacy of superior craftsmanship.

What is the GVW of a Kenworth T800? ›

Find New Or Used Kenworth T800 CLASS 8 (GVW 33001 - 150000) Trucks for Sale, Narrow down your search by make, model, or category. CommercialTruckTrader.com always has the largest selection of New Or Used Commercial Trucks for sale anywhere.

Are Kenworth T800 good trucks? ›

Kenworth's T800W wide-hood is the ultimate workhorse – built to cool the highest available engine ratings, with a set-back front axle, allowing for great over hood visibility and maximum maneuverability. The T800W will exceed your heavy haul needs.

What is the nickname for a Kenworth truck? ›

K-Whopper – A Kenworth truck.

Why is Kenworth the best? ›

Quality materials. Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks have a reputation for excellent build quality. A big part of this is using quality materials. Many other truck manufacturers skimp on materials to bring a truck in at a lower cost for the consumer, but quality craftsmanship pays for itself over the long run.

How reliable are Kenworth trucks? ›

With regular preventive maintenance, Kenworth & Peterbilt engines can go for a decade without major repairs or rebuilds. Many of them reach a million miles before requiring serious work.

What is a Kenworth T800 used for? ›

The T800 offers a 1,780 square inch radiator to cool the highest horsepower engines – even under the most demanding conditions. Perfect for snowplows, municipal dump trucks, mixers, refuse trucks and crane trucks that require front engine power take- off (FEPTO).

What is the difference between Kenworth T800 and T880? ›

The significant difference between the T800 and T880 is that the Kenworth T880 has a cab that is about 8″ wider and has a one-piece windshield. The T880 also has the same cab as the T680. The T880 is a little larger and rides a bit smoother.

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