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| image_caption = A [[Kenworth W900]] – a family of models lettered W after founder, Edgar Worthington, whose name is the "worth" in Kenworth<ref name=NRTHoF>{{citation |url=https://roadtransporthall.com/yesterdays-workhorses/kenworth |title=Kenworth |publisher=National Road Transport Hall of Fame}}</ref>
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[[File:Australian Kenworth unloading cattle on a farm in NSW. .jpg|alt=A Australian Kenworth unloading cattle on a farm in NSW.|thumb|An [[Australia|Australian]] Kenworth T659 unloading cattle
[[File:1985_Kenworth_K_124CR.jpg|thumb|A 1985 Kenworth K 124CR]]
'''Kenworth Truck Company''' is an [[List of American truck manufacturers|American truck manufacturer]]. Founded in 1923 as the successor to Gersix Motor Company, Kenworth specializes in production of heavy-duty ([[Truck classification#Class 8|Class 8]]) and medium-duty (Class 5–7) commercial vehicles. Headquartered in the [[Seattle]] suburb of [[Kirkland, Washington]], Kenworth has been a wholly owned subsidiary of [[Paccar|PACCAR]] since 1945,<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} PACCAR|url=https://www.paccar.com/about-us/get-to-know-paccar/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=www.paccar.com}}</ref> operating alongside sister company (and marketplace rival) [[Peterbilt|Peterbilt Motors]].
Kenworth marked several firsts in truck production; the company introduced a raised-roof sleeper cab, and the first heavy-duty truck with an aerodynamically optimized body design.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kenworth Trucks - The World's Best ®|url=https://www.kenworth.com/about-us/history/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=www.kenworth.com}}</ref> The [[Kenworth W900]] has been produced continuously since 1961, serving as one of the longest production runs of any
==History==
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In 1985, the Kenworth T600 was released by the company; in contrast to the W900, the T600 was designed with a set-back front axle and a sloped hoodline. While the latter initially proved controversial, the combination improved aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and maneuverability.<ref name=":5" /> Intended as an expansion of the Kenworth model line, the success of the T600 would lead to the introductions of similar designs from multiple American truck manufacturers. In 1986, the T800 was introduced, adapting the sloped hoodline and set-back front axle for a heavy-duty chassis; the shorter-hood T400 was introduced in 1988 as a regional-haul tractor.<ref name=":5" />
In 1987, Kenworth introduced the Mid-Ranger COE, its first medium-duty truck. Shared with Peterbilt, the Brazilian-produced Mid-Ranger was derived from the MAN G90 (a wide-body version of the [[Volkswagen LT]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=From LT to Worker - Volkswagen's Versatile, Long-lasting "LT" Cab|url=https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35895-from-lt-to-worker-volkswagen%E2%80%99s-versatile-long-lasting-%E2%80%9Clt%E2%80%9D-cab/|access-date=2020-11-16|website=BigMackTrucks.com|date=29 May 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref>). In 1992, the Mid-Ranger became the K300, as PACCAR shifted production to [[Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé, Quebec|Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec]].<ref name=":5" />
In 1993, Kenworth opened its facility in Renton, Washington, as its third United States assembly plant.<ref name=":5" />
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====Australia====
[[File:Kenworth T650 tow truck.jpg|thumb|Kenworth T650, used as a heavy vehicle tow truck]]
The headquarters for Kenworth Australia is located in [[Bayswater, Victoria]] where all Australian models are assembled. The first Kenworth model in Australia was the KWS925, imported fully built in 1962. Soon later, Kenworths were imported in complete [[knock-down kit]]s and assembled in [[Preston, Victoria]].<ref>{{cite web | url=
The T range includes the bonneted conventional models and the C for heavy haulage, mining, off-road and road train use, and the K range covers the cab over models. As of July 2020 the only models that do not have Twin-Steer configurations are T410 SAR, T610 SAR, T900, C510{{not a typo}}, C540{{not a typo}}.
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Kenworth Australia started building the new range of trucks tying in their 2008 release with the model range being the '08 Series'. This includes the following [[conventional]] (bonneted) models; in approximate order of smallest to largest: the T358/A, T408SAR, T408, T608, T658, T908 and C508{{not a typo}}. The only cab over truck built was the K108, which was very popular in the [[B-Double]] market segment owing to its shorter length.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}}
===== Legend Series =====
The Kenworth "Legend" Series is a limited production truck based on a previous models styling with modern improvements such as safety and environmental. Originally commencing in 2015 with the Kenworth T950 Legend, inspired by the Kenworth T950 that was in production from 1992 - 2007. This model of Kenworth Legend had 75 produced and sold out in 48 hours. The T950 Legend also came with a special edition Cummins ISXe5 engine which was painted in Cummins Heritage Beige.
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* [http://theoldmotor.com/?p=138806 The Kenworth W-1 Deck and a Half Bus]
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