Peterbilt 379

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The 379 comes from Peterbilt. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 14,900 cm³. The machine is 8,930 mm long and 2,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 8,740 kg. The wheelbase measures 7,400 mm. Top speed is 85 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 23,587 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. Unladen weight across the Peterbilt range ranges from 5,860 to 9,102 kg; the 379 sits at the top of that range with 8,740 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 379 17990 VEH.TRUCK below it with 8,560 kg and the 389 above it with 8,798 kg. 69 Peterbilt models across 45 series are on record. The model is listed under Tractor units. 12 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine	Diesel (Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Paccar)correct
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	14,900 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length	8,930 mmcorrect
Width	2,500 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	7,400 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	8,740 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight	23,587 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels	6correct
Top speed	85 km/hcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Peterbilt 379 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,740 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Peterbilt 379?

23,587 kg.

What engine does the Peterbilt 379 have?

6 cylinders, 14,900 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Peterbilt 379 go?

Top speed is 85 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Peterbilt 379?

8,930 mm × 2,500 mm.

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This page carries 12 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.

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