Kenworth » T610SAR
After almost a decade of development, Kenworth unveiled its next generation heavy-duty truck, the revolutionary T610SAR model. Designed from the inside out, the new Kenworth cabin is centred entirely around the needs of the driver. Incorporated into the design is greater foot space, more standing room and storage, wider walkthrough access between the seats and more expansive door and windscreen glass, providing space, visibility and ergonomics never before seen in Kenworth’s suite of Australian made trucks. The history-making 2.1m wide cab is almost 300mm wider than the outgoing cab.
To achieve the optimal lengths needed for maximum payloads in Australia design team moved the entire cabin 300mm further forward on the frame than the comparative US T680 model, to provide Bumper to Back of Cab (BBC) dimensions that meet Australian length laws. The firewall and floor are completely new designs to suit right-hand drive short BBC applications. The T610SAR cabin has new triple sealed doors and door apertures—innovations that minimise noise and dust leaks, and whose quality construction is evident each time the doors close. It is the largest opening door of any Australian-made Kenworth.
Designers spent three years refining the dashboard and instrument panel, so switchgear and controls are positioned intuitively, and dashboard instrumentation is visible at a glance. Everything has been positioned to allow drivers to maintain concentration and reduce fatigue. The interior has increased storage space conveniently placed for optimal utility. With wider access to the sleeper, moving from the driver seat to the bunk is far easier and the premium inner-spring single bed mattress undeniably leads to a more satisfied and less fatigued driver in the truck.
The T610SAR bonnet is aerodynamically shaped to move air across the bonnet in a controlled and efficient manner while ensuring maximum forward visibility from the driving position. The grille is manufactured in Australia from stainless steel and mesh. Bright, projector-style lights with halogen high beams adorn the Aero bonnet, lighting the way through the darkest of nights, and the UV-stabilised, polycarbonate covers minimise damage from any road debris. On the SAR, the standard package comes with 4×7 inch round lights with two outer H4 Hi/Lo Halogen and the two inner H4 Hi beams.
Kenworth T610SAR is availabel only as a 6x4 tractor. It is fitted with the X15 Euro V engine rated at 485 hp in standard, and 600 hp as an option. Gearbox - EATON RTLO16918B 16-speed manual in standard, 18-, 20- and 22-speed manual transmissions are avaiable as an option, as well as automated ULTRASHIFT PLUS with 16-, 18-, 20- and 22-speed. Drum brakes is the standard equipment, disk brakes - the option. There are several standard and optional safety systems, such as EBSS, ESP, TRM, ACB and Lane departure warning.
