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Kenworth C500
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C500

The off-road monster of the Kenworth lineup.

Built since 1972, the C500 is Kenworth's extreme set-forward-axle truck for mining, oilfield, logging, and oversized heavy-haul work, engineered around massive frame strength and all-wheel-drive front driving axles up to 30,000 lbs with GVWR configurations exceeding 200,000 lbs. After more than five decades the iconic off-highway hauler sunsets in 2026, to be succeeded by the C580 entering production in January 2027.

Built by
PACCAR
Production
1976–present
Body type
Severe-Duty
Rating
Extreme GCWR
Power
Up to 605 hp
Typical jobs
Mining, Oilfield, Off-road heavy haul
Engine options
Cummins X15Caterpillar C15
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