{"id":1713,"date":"2021-05-18T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2021-06-16T02:05:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T07:05:47","slug":"best-kenworth-dump-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/best-kenworth-dump-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Best Kenworth Dump Truck Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dump truck industry is a very profitable business. In 2020, its market size reached around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expertmarketresearch.com\/reports\/dump-truck-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$40.23 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Kenworth stands as the number one manufacturer of dump trucks in the world today. They offer several truck models that can be converted into a dump truck or tipper. It is hard to beat the features and qualities of Kenworth dump trucks. Every year, the company sells around 154,000 dump trucks. The company has about 14% market share in dump truck revenues. <\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#dumptrucks\"> What are Dump Trucks?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#history\"> A Brief History of Kenworth Dump Trucks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best\"> Best Kenworth Dump Trucks<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best1\"> Kenworth T880<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best2\"> Kenworth T800<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best3\"> Kenworth T400<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dumptrucks\"><strong>What are Dump Trucks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dump trucks are heavy-duty Class 8 semi-trucks or tractor-trailers. They have a gross-weight vehicle rating (GVWR) of more than 33,000 pounds. They come in different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/12\/types-uses-dump-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the application they are intended to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dump trucks are commonly used to transport large volumes of loose materials like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/14\/asphalt-hauling-dump-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asphalt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, demolition <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/06\/waste-management-business-garbage-dump-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waste<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dirt, gravel, ore, sand, etc. Their large and sturdy tires make it ideal for them to withstand debris and sharp nails among <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/18\/recommended-dump-trucks-construction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">construction sites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The deep bed of a dump truck makes it ideal for transporting gardening and landscaping materials. They are also very useful in off-road mining fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are moving tons of materials from your house or transferring large furniture to another unit, a dump truck can also be useful. The key feature of a dump truck is its dump box. It is a deep bed trailer powered by hydraulic which can be lifted and tipped to easily unload its haul.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"history\"><strong>A Brief History of Kenworth Dump Trucks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenworth was founded in 1923 on the site of the world\u2019s largest lumber mill during the 1900s. The company was the successor of Gerlinger Motors who shifted from a lumber mill to a truck manufacturer. Kenworth produced the 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bus in 1926. In 1933, it introduced the 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> truck with a standard diesel engine. This was followed by the Model 516 in 1936. It was the 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cabover truck. The company is also the 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to introduce the tandem-axle 346 in 1937.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1948, Kenworth redesigned its cabover truck which became popular as the bull-nose 500 series. Pacific Car and Foundry took ownership of Kenworth in 1956. This company also bought Peterbilt in 1958 making both truck manufacturers as sister companies. Later, the said company became PACCAR. Kenworth made a revolutionary innovation when it introduced the W900 dump truck model in 1961. It was the 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complete design of a conventional cab with a tilting hood. It featured a taller cab and doors. Such a design became very much in demand during that time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1976, Kenworth launched the Very Important Trucker (VIT) series. It became the company\u2019s flagship model for a customized sleeper. It featured an Aerodyne sleeper with stand-up headroom, a high-level interior, and skylight windows. In 1985, Kenworth introduced the Model T dump truck. The 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was the T600 with a front axle setback and sloped hood line. In 1986, the T800 was designed as an enhanced T600 with a heavy-duty chassis. In 1993, the T300 series was introduced as Kenworth\u2019s 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medium-duty truck. The 21<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century witnessed the continuous expansion of Kenworth. Today, it is known as the world\u2019s best truck manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"164\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"best\"><strong>Best Kenworth Dump Trucks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the top 3 Kenworth dump truck models in the market.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best1\">Kenworth T880<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This model is the workhorse you need if you are looking for power and strength. It is a top and versatile dump truck with high productivity and stamina. It is precision engineered from bumper to tail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenworth T880 is powered by either a PACCAR MX-11 or MX-13 engine ideal for many vocational applications on and off the road. With a 405 to 510 HP, it has a 1,450 \u2013 1,850 lb-ft of Torque of power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lightweight aluminum cab of the Kenworth T880 has an easy-to-read and intuitive dash layout, extra-large dual side mirrors, and a panoramic windshield. The spacious 23-inches leg room houses proprietary air suspension seats that automatically adjust to the driver&#8217;s weight. The Kenworth T880\u2019s 12-speed transmission promotes safe driving in the rain, muds, off-road, rough terrains, and steep grades.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best2\">Kenworth T800<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dump truck is a great combination of the old and new. It has a classic built with modern amenities. Kenworth T800 is powered by a tried and true Cummins MX-16 engine with 505 HP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an 18-speed ultrashift transmission, it gives the right gear for fuel efficiency and power. Every dump truck driver will enjoy its quick and smooth shifting. It features a 1.9-meter cab giving extra legroom to truckers. With a NavPlus system and VIT interior, you will get everything on the extended cab to make sure that you stay comfortable all day long.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kenworth T800 has a light and strong double-wall bed. Whatever weight you put in, the bed can ride down the road.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best3\">Kenworth T400<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This model is built with a slightly shorter hood. This tri-axle dump truck is powered by a PACCAR PX-9 engine with 370 HP. It is designed for regional shipping and local hauling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most operators use the T400 dump truck on heavy hauling, mining sites, off-road, and road train use. This is because it dumps, it jumps, and it rolls over humps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenworth T400 dump trucks feature aerodynamic devices such as roof fairings, sloped hoods, and wind tunnels. Its configuration allows longer front springs and suspension for even weight distributions. It also features a VIT Aerodyne sleeper with two rooftop windows. It has a digital dashboard developed by Boeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more options? We have a wide selection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/semi-trucks-for-sale\/dump-trucks\/kenworth-dump-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenworth dump trucks here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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