PACCAR MX engine proves popular choice
Kenworth customers continue to select the PACCAR MX engine at a growing rate.
“We’ve been very pleased with customer response to the PACCAR MX engine. Orders for Kenworth trucks with the PACCAR MX engine are up about 60 percent compared to last year,” said Bill Kozek, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. “Many customers now view the PACCAR MX engine as an engine developed and built with their drive cycles in mind.”
The PACCAR MX engine is available with a horsepower range of 380 hp to 485 hp and torque up to 1,750 lb-ft on selected Kenworth Class 8 models. This power range, combined with excellent fuel efficiency, high reliability and durability, lightweight design, and low cost of ownership, makes the PACCAR MX engine an ideal choice for Kenworth customers operating in many over-the-road, pickup and delivery, and vocational applications.
The very low emission PACCAR MX engine achieves U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification, and meets the stringent emission standards of 0.2 grams per brake horsepower hour of NOx and 0.01 grams per brake horsepower hour of particulate matter.
The new PACCAR engine plant, among the most technologically advanced diesel engine manufacturing facilities in North America, began full assembly of the PACCAR MX engine last year. The Columbus, Miss.-based plant’s strong emphasis on quality includes sourcing engine parts from the best suppliers, using state-of-the art automation for “critical to quality” assembly operations, and extensive “in process quality assurance” to help ensure product excellence is delivered to the customer. The plant uses superior materials, applies technology to achieve high consistency of assembly, and operates an Engine Function Test cell to ensure engine quality.
Once Kenworth trucks equipped with PACCAR MX engines enter the field, customers are supported by the Kenworth dealer network. All Kenworth dealers are ready to support the PACCAR MX engine with certified engine technicians, parts, and diagnostic tools. Kenworth engine service technicians have access to real-time parts and service information.
If a customer needs assistance locating a Kenworth dealer, day or night, they can contact the 24/7 Kenworth PremierCare Customer Center at 1-800-KW-ASSIST.
Kenworth recently expanded the number of PACCAR MX engine programmable features with the introduction of Speed Control Management. The feature is expected to be particularly popular among fleet managers seeking state-of-the-art technology to encourage optimal driver shifting behavior that will help achieve consistent fuel economy throughout the entire fleet.
More information on the PACCAR MX engine is available at the PACCAR engine website (www.paccarengines.com).