Kenworth to roll out trucks with X15N natural gas engine in Q3
Kenworth has announced it will begin producing T680 and T880 model trucks with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter.
The X15N produces 400-500 hp with up to 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque and can be spec’d with the Eaton Cummins Endurant or Allison transmissions.
“We’re thrilled to soon begin production of Kenworth trucks with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “This new engine offering will be a great alternative solution for Kenworth customers seeking to reduce emissions in applications that require the power and performance they’re accustomed to with diesel engines.”
Customers can choose between factory frame drilling options for back-of-cab Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies or Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG fuel systems. They can contain up to 175 diesel gallon equivalents of compressed natural gas.
Earlier this year, Kenworth delivered a pre-production Kenworth T680 day cab equipped with the X15N engine to UPS, marking the industry’s first truck with the new natural gas engine to be delivered.
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