The Kenworth K108 is an Australian cabover heavy truck that sat between the K104 and the K200 in Kenworth's locally built cabover line. A Trucksales used review recalls that it brought a raised cabin height, high visibility LED front signals, a taller radiator grille surround and a new cab access system with wide, evenly spaced steps reaching lower to the ground, developed after advice from independent ergonomic specialists. The example described was ordered by a Tully based operator for a long produce run to Melbourne and used a twin-turbo Caterpillar C15 ACERT engine rated at 550 horsepower with an Eaton 18 speed transmission. The reviewer found it well suited to B-double work and noted that cab access, though much better than the K104, was improved again with the K200.
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Source Kenworth K108 Used Review (Trucksales)Article text, makerQuote, Article text, maker
For those familiar with the legendary Kenworth cabover, the K108 heralded a raft of noticeable changes from the previous models.
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Source Kenworth Australia: Kenworth K108 brochureBrochure page 4, 26m B-DoubleQuote, Brochure page 4, 26m B-Double
The K108 2.8m cab variant has been designed and built in Australia specifically for the 26m B-Double market.
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1. Kenworth K108 Used Review (Trucksales)
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This particular K108 derives power from the twin-turbo Cat ACERT coupled to an Eaton 18-speed transmission.
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Power: 550hp (410kW) at 1500rpm
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For those familiar with the legendary Kenworth cabover, the K108 heralded a raft of noticeable changes from the previous models.
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For those familiar with the legendary Kenworth cabover, the K108 heralded a raft of noticeable changes from the previous models.
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For those familiar with the legendary Kenworth cabover, the K108 heralded a raft of noticeable changes from the previous models.
View the Source2. Kenworth Australia: Kenworth K108 brochure
Kenworth AustraliaBrochure page 4, 26m B-DoubleQuote, Brochure page 4, 26m B-Double
delivering up to 625 horsepower and 2050lb/ft torque
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