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Peterbilt PETERBILT 379

Built: 1992–2005 · Series: 379

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Peterbilt builds the PETERBILT 379. According to the available register data, the recorded vehicles date from 1992 to 2005. Dimensions: 8,930 mm long and 2,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 8,740 kg. The permitted gross weight is 23,587 kg. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 14,900 cm³. Axle to axle, the wheelbase is 7,400 mm. It rolls on 6 wheels. According to the Dutch vehicle register, 3 examples of this model are on record. It reaches up to 85 km/h.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement14,900 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length8,930 mmcorrect
Width2,500 mmcorrect
Wheelbase7,400 mmcorrect
Unladen weight8,740 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight23,587 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct
Top speed85 km/hcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Peterbilt PETERBILT 379 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,740 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Peterbilt PETERBILT 379?

23,587 kg.

What engine does the Peterbilt PETERBILT 379 have?

6 cylinders, 14,900 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Peterbilt PETERBILT 379 go?

Top speed is 85 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Peterbilt PETERBILT 379?

8,930 mm × 2,500 mm.

When was the Peterbilt PETERBILT 379 built?

Production years: 1992–2005.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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