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Previewed together for the first time at the Melbourne Show, Kenworth say they are proud to announce the introduction of the T3 Series of truck models comprising the T358 and the all new T388.

The all new T388 complements the already comprehensive T358 range and provides the ideal truck for applications requiring up to 470 horsepower and 1650 lbft

The T3 Series is now available in a range of models with vocational specs tailor-made to suit their intended niche markets. There are now a total of six models available T358P, T358R, T358A, T388P, T388R and T388CC; representing Prime Movers, Rigid Trucks, Agitator and Car Carrier applications.

“At Kenworth we constantly refine and develop our product range to remain abreast of evolving customer needs and the changing road freight task. Our continuing conversation with our customers remains a major part of our dynamic product range development process as evidenced by the new T3 Series,” says Paccar Australia’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Andrew Hadjikakou.

The T3 model range extensively covers metropolitan and intrastate applications from 260 horsepower metro delivery T358 rigid trucks through to 470 horsepower T388 intra-state prime movers.

Visually, the T3 family resemblance is obvious with the aerodynamic T358-style hood evident on the T388 with its rise in frontal hood profile to accommodate the larger cooling package. Bumper to front axle dimensions on all T3’s are identical.

Likewise, they all have a 106” bumper to back of cab (day cab) dimension offering maximum capacity and being suited to a wide variety of applications. Sleeper options of a 28” IT or 36” flat roof/recessed back are also available, depending on the model. Dependant on the model, configurations are available in 4 x 2, 6×4, 8×4 and 10×4.

The T358 now includes three purpose built models – T358P, T358R and T358A.

All T358 models are ideally suited to applications requiring horsepower from 260 hp through to 350 hp and up to 40 tonnes GCM. These trucks offer good forward visibility, egonomics and a tight turning circle, making light work of high density and congested spaces.

Suited to short haul or metro delivery single trailer applications, the T358P is a low tare weight prime mover. Options including Caterpillar C9 350 hp, Autoshift Fuller transmissions and features such as the 28” IT Sleeper allow customer’s specific needs and preferences to be met.

The T358R is the solution for rigid truck applications up to 350 hp. Available in 6×4, 4×2 and 8×4 configurations, there is a T358R for every job from flatbeds and water trucks to dry vans and curtain sided body trucks.

The ready mixed concrete market is well catered for with the popular T358A aimed specifically at 6×4, 8×4, and now 10×4 agitator business. Allowing for bowl sizes up to 9 cubic metres, the T358A is the perfect low tare weight, highly productive and driver friendly alternative. The T358 can be tailored with Allison Automatic transmission and rubber block rear suspension options.

The T388 is the latest addition to the Kenworth Model Range, offering all of the advantages for which Kenworth is renowned, in a compact package providing for markets requiring up to 470hp.

Available in three model specifications with Caterpillar C13 ACERT engines to 470 hp and 1650 ft lb, Eaton transmissions up to RTLO18918 speed including Autoshift and Ultrashift options and 46,000Lb axles, there is a T388 ready for every application.

T388P is a prime mover aimed at metro and intrastate 50 to 60 tonnes GCM applications but still requiring the same advantages of short BBC, good forward visibility and tight turning circle. Available in day, 28”IT and 36” sleeper configurations it is well suited to a variety of single trailer and 19M B-Double combinations such as tankers and tippers.

The T388R complements the rest of the T3 series by offering a number of options specifically targeting the rigid truck and tipper markets. These include an under-rail exhaust with side discharge, split fuel and oil tank as well as wheelbase and rear cut-off options to suit a variety of applications up to 60 tonnes GCM. The T388 is well suited for rigid and dog or crane truck applications.

The final model in the T3 range is the T388CC aimed specifically at the Car Carrier market. Based on a proven specification offering application specific day and sleeper cab and factory built gantry mounts the T388CC is factory built to deliver in the Car Carrier industry.