| With its familiar red and white KW badge, Kenworth | | | | The Aerodyne cab-over |
| has always been a name synonymous with heavy | | | | If you are after the added aerodynamic performance |
| duty trucking in Australia. The Kenworth K104 | | | | and fuel efficiency of the lightweight fibreglass |
| cab-over carries on in this tradition. It's available in | | | | Aerodyne model, then the K104 offers both single |
| both flat roof and Aerodyne models. | | | | and bunk bed configurations for long distance and |
| Whether you're pulling a single trailer or a B-Double or | | | | buddy system driving. Some used trucks will also |
| even a B-Triple, the Kenworth K104 may just meet | | | | have optional extras such as overhead lockers and |
| your heavy duty trucking needs. And with specialist | | | | storage shelves. New trucks also have the option to |
| models such as twin steer and tri-drives also sold in | | | | be fitted with TV, VCR and fridge so look out for |
| Australia, particularly for the logging and mining | | | | these when inspecting any one owner or used truck |
| industries, there are many options available for | | | | that you are considering buying. The Aerodyne model |
| specialist haulers looking for the right used truck, | | | | naturally provides greater fuel economy and comfort |
| although they may not be as easy to find. | | | | for long distance haulage with its increased headroom. |
| Driver comfort and safety | | | | Power options |
| This cab-over Kenworth model has been designed | | | | New Kenworth K104s could be ordered with |
| with driver comfort and safety in mind. From a | | | | Caterpillar, Detroit or Cummins engines of up to 620 |
| safety perspective, the K104 includes four way | | | | horsepower. So you should have no real problems |
| mirrors which allow the driver to effectively see | | | | finding a truck with the right horsepower and your |
| behind the trailer. Cabin visibility is assisted by the | | | | preferred powerplant. |
| wrap-around dashboard and a deep windscreen which | | | | Made in Australia |
| is available in either single or double screen styles. The | | | | According to a Kenworth media release "Kenworth |
| wrap-around dash puts all the controls within easy | | | | trucks are designed and manufactured in Australia to |
| reach of the driver. Many used trucks will also have | | | | meet the world's toughest applications. Kenworth, a |
| peeper windows in the doors for that extra visibility | | | | division of PACCAR Australia, is market leader in |
| and enhanced road safety. These peeper windows | | | | heavy duty trucks in Australia. Its trucks are also |
| are available as an optional extra when sold new so | | | | exported to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand." |
| not all used Kenworth K104s will have them included. | | | | So, not only will you buying a truck with a strong |
| The cab-over design offers both driver and | | | | pedigree, you'll be buying an Aussie born and bred |
| passengers a smooth ride combined with excellent | | | | workhorse. |
| handling. | | | | |