Kenworth Introduces New Transmission at Work Truck Week
Kenworth introduced the new PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission for Class 6-7 and light Class 8 vocational applications Tuesday at Work Truck Week 2024 in Indianapolis. The TX-12 PRO builds on the existing TX-12 transmission, the company says. It’s available with select Kenworth Class 8 models, including the T680 and T880 with the MX-11 or PX-9 engines. The transmission is will also available later this year on Kenworth Class 6-8 models, including the T280, T380 and T480 with the PX-9 engine. The new transmission is engineered to operate with all MX-11 and PX-9 engine ratings, up to 445 horsepower, 1,700 lb.-ft. of torque and 70,000 pounds of gross combination vehicle weight.