Kenworth Truck Company now offers a front engine power take-off (FEPTO) option for the workhorse Kenworth T800 short-hood model.
Kenworth's new FEPTO option is designed especially for snowplow, municipal dump, mixer, refuse and crane applications. In addition, the new configuration provides a front-frame extension for applications requiring front-mounted equipment, such as hydraulic rams or hose reels. The FEPTO configuration is available for order with Caterpillar C11 and C13 engines up to 380 hp and the Cummins ISL engine up to 350 hp.
Kenworth's new T800 short hood FEPTO package provides some features that differentiate the model from Kenworth's standard T800 short hood. Extended front frame rails are available with a 66" bumper setting in dimensions of 11-5/8" by 3/8", 10-3/4" by 3/8", and 10-11/16" by 1/2". The 950 square-inch radiator includes a modified bottom tank for PTO shaft clearance. The radiator-mounted grille allows the hood to be tilted for daily under-hood inspections and prevents the grille from impacting the snowplow, pump or other front frame-mounted equipment. The cab and hood are raised 3-1/2" on the FEPTO model to provide PTO shaft clearance.
"Kenworth's new FEPTO option is something for customers to seriously consider, especially by those operators preparing to spec and purchase snowplows for future winter use," said Steve Gilligan, Kenworth general marketing manager. "We also expect to see interest from many specialized customers in municipal dump, mixer, refuse and crane configurations."
The Kenworth T800 remains very highly regarded by vocational customers. Kenworth's vocational product line, led by the T800, has been widely recognized in the industry. For example, Kenworth was the recipient of the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates award for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Vocational Segment Class 8 Trucks".