Peterbilt 359 EXHD
Built: 1975-1984 · Series: 359
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Technical data
Engine
| Power | 294 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 14,600 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,540 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 7,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,446 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 22,670 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 15correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 34.8 kW/t (294 kW / 8.4 t)
Stronger than 51% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,442 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Peterbilt 359 EXHD have?
The Peterbilt 359 EXHD delivers 294 kW.
How much does the Peterbilt 359 EXHD weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,446 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Peterbilt 359 EXHD?
22,670 kg.
What engine does the Peterbilt 359 EXHD have?
8 cylinders, 14,600 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Peterbilt 359 EXHD?
8,400 mm × 2,540 mm.
When was the Peterbilt 359 EXHD built?
Production years: 1975-1984.
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 13 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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