The Kenworth W900 is an American semi-trailer truck produced since 1961, recognized by its long hood, upright chrome grille and traditional cab layout favored by long haul owner-operators. Its enduring, largely unchanged styling across decades of production has made it one of the most recognized heavy truck models in North America, widely used in trucking and frequently featured in film and television.
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SignificanceKenworth's longest-running flagship conventional truck, in continuous production for over six decades and a favorite among owner-operators for customization. 1 FAQs
Which versions of the Kenworth W900 have been offered since 1982?
Three basic models since 1982: the W900B, the W900S and the W900L.
One trade article reports that since 1982 Kenworth has offered the W900 in three basic models: the base W900B, the severe-duty W900S and the longer-nosed, high-power W900L, which became the most popular variant. The same article says Kenworth ended the W900S in 2020 and still built the W900B and W900L when it was written.
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WikipediaLead section
The Kenworth W900 is a model line of conventional-cab trucks that are produced by the Kenworth division of PACCAR.
Background section
In 1961, Kenworth introduced the W900 conventional as the replacement for the 900-series.
Model overview section
For over 60 years, Kenworth has produced three basic versions of the W900 model family, making it among the longest-lived automotive designs ever produced.
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The Kenworth W900 is a model line of conventional-cab trucks that are produced by the Kenworth division of PACCAR. The replacement of the Kenworth 900-series conventional, the W900 is produced as a Class 8 conventional-cab semi-trailer truck primarily for highway use and is also made as a straight vocational dump truck.
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has versions: Kenworth W900L, W900L paragraphQuote, has versions: Kenworth W900L, W900L paragraph
In 1990, Kenworth brought out its W900L, a 130-inch BBC, long-nose conventional with extended hood, aimed at the owner operator market.
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Generations: Kenworth W900A, History, 1970s
The W900 and K100 underwent their most substantial revisions, becoming the W900A and K100C.
has versions: Kenworth W900A, History, 1970s
The W900 and K100 underwent their most substantial revisions, becoming the W900A and K100C.
Generations: Kenworth W900B, History, 1980s
In 1982 and 1984, respectively, the W900 and K100 underwent their most substantial revisions, becoming the W900B and K100E.
has versions: Kenworth W900B, History, 1980s
In 1982 and 1984, respectively, the W900 and K100 underwent their most substantial revisions, becoming the W900B and K100E.
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Generations: Kenworth W900S, W900B, later variants
However, the company introduced two model variants during the succeeding years-the W900S and the W900L.
has versions: Kenworth W900S, W900B, later variants
However, the company introduced two model variants during the succeeding years-the W900S and the W900L.
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