Kenworth · Class 8 on-highway tractor
Kenworth T2000Cummins ISX 14.9L, Detroit Series 60 12.7/14L, Cat C15 15.2L
Built 2000-2010
Engine Cummins ISX 14.9L, Detroit Series 60 12.7/14L, Cat C15 15.2L
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What it is
Kenworth's first truly aerodynamic long-haul tractor. Introduced in 1996, it set the template for every aero Kenworth that followed. Most were ordered with the Cummins ISX or Detroit Series 60.
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The truck itself
Engine options
Cummins ISX 14.9L, Detroit Series 60 12.7L or 14L, Cat C15 15.2L
Horsepower
400-600 hp (ISX); 430-515 hp (Series 60 14L)
Peak torque
1,450-2,050 lb-ft (ISX); 1,550-1,650 lb-ft (Series 60)
BBC
112 in
Cab
AeroCab day cab or 72-in raised roof sleeper
Transmission
Eaton Fuller 9/10/13/18-speed manual or AutoShift
Front axle
Dana Spicer 12k
Rear axle
Dana Spicer 40k tandem
Weight class
Class 8 - 40,000-46,000 lb tandem rear, 12,000 lb steer
Before you order anything
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The T2000 was the first Kenworth with a sloped hood and aerodynamic cab. It predates DPF on most engines — pre-2007 models have no DPF or SCR. The Series 60 12.7L was the most popular engine choice.