Kenworth has released the T410SAR, which combines the best attributes of both a cabover and conventional truck: excellent manoeuvrability, visibility, and a minimal overall length, with serviceability, ease of cab access, and low tare.

“The T410SAR is the latest evolution of the T610 platform with 2.1m-wide cab. Further development of the platform has enabled us to refine and enhance many key elements in the T410SAR,” said Brad May, director sales and marketing, PACCAR Australia.

Offering better weight distribution with its set-forward front axle, the T410SAR is specifically designed to provide for maximum payload under Australian regulations for 19m B-double, most 19m quad dog applications and car carrier specifications. It offers a shorter bumper-to-back-of-cab length of 2850mm.

The versatile T410SAR is available in rigid, single and multi-trailer combinations and is currently available in a 6×4 configuration, with car carrier and 8×4 configurations confirmed for release later this year. Rated at up to 70 tonnes GCM, it is ideal for local and interstate distribution and suitable for PBS and other heavy-duty applications.

The T410SAR boasts four sleeper cab options: a 600mm aero, 760mm mid-roof, 860mm aero, and for car carrier specifications, a new 600mm flat-roof sleeper due for release early in 2021. An optional 7” display provides access to satellite navigation systems, radio and media functions and virtual gauges, unique to Kenworth.

Large, adjustable, aerodynamic, multi-way power adjustable mirrors with high strength cast break-away brackets reduce mirror vibration and offer an optimal rear view of the vehicle. Kenworth says that the intelligent mirror placement, sitting low on the cab, also allows for an effective forward line of sight, both over the mirrors and between the mirror and A-pillar, making for exceptional cross-traffic visibility. The use of asymmetric mirror arms place the mirror heads in the optimal position for rearward vision, while minimising any obstruction.

A door-mounted floodlight allows safer ingress and egress of the cab and a rear cabin wall LED strip light creates a safe, well-lit area when connecting air lines and light coils in poor light conditions. To quickly identify non-functioning lights, a light check function is provided and can be activated via either the dash or button on the key fob.

Powered by the PACCAR MX-13 engine, the T410SAR is available in either 460 or 510hp variants and can be had with either the PACCAR 12-speed (torque capacity of 1850lb/ft and rated to 50 tonnes GCM) or Eaton 18-speed (torque capacity of 1850/2050lb/ft and a 70 tonne GCM rating) automated transmissions. Optional is the 18-speed Eaton manual transmission. 

In addition to the full EBSS safety suite, the T410SAR is available with advanced collision avoidance and mitigation technology. The suite of technologies includes active cruise with braking, and lane departure warning. It builds on existing critical active and passive safety design elements and overall ergonomics designed for comfort and control, says Kenworth.

“Combining classic Kenworth styling with modern enhancements, the T410SAR complements the existing Kenworth product range and provides Australian and New Zealand customers with additional solutions for their application needs,” said May.