Kenworth T 600
Built: 1990 · Series: T6 Series
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Kenworth T 600: classic US tractor unit with a 10,300 cc six-cylinder engine from Cummins, Caterpillar or PACCAR, 22,679 kg gross vehicle weight and a long-nose cab
Kenworth is a US manufacturer of heavy tractor units, part of the PACCAR truck group. With the T600, Kenworth introduced one of the first aerodynamically shaped hoods among North American tractor units, marking the shift from square-nosed long-nose designs to more streamlined shapes in long-haul transport.
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The six-cylinder diesel of 10,300 cc is listed in the extract with engines from Cummins, Caterpillar and PACCAR as options, along with an Eaton 10-speed gearbox and an Allison automatic with eight or nine speeds. Gross vehicle weight is 22,679 kg and unladen weight is 7,710 kg. At 8,000 mm long, 2,500 mm wide and with a 5,950 mm wheelbase on six wheels, the T600 is built as a classic long-nose tractor unit.
At a gross vehicle weight of this order, the T600 falls into EU class N3, covering trucks above 12 tonnes used in long-haul transport. The choice between the Eaton manual gearbox and the Allison automatic depends on the operating profile and driver preference, as does the choice of engine among the three manufacturers offered.
For a used T600, the condition of the fitted engine matters most, since Cummins, Caterpillar and PACCAR units have different service intervals and different sources of spare parts. It is worth checking the clutch on manual versions, the condition of the Allison automatic on equipped examples, corrosion on the frame and hood, and the availability of spare parts for an imported American vehicle in Europe.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Kenworth T 600, Kenworth
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Diesel (Cummins, Caterpillar Inc., PACCAR)correct |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 10,300 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,950 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,710 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 22,679 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | Eaton 10-speed, Allison 8 and 9 speed transmissioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kenworth T 600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,710 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kenworth T 600?
22,679 kg.
What engine does the Kenworth T 600 have?
6 cylinders, 10,300 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Kenworth T 600?
8,000 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Kenworth T 600 built?
Production years: 1990.
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.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Wikipedia (retrieved August 2026) · RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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