Among long-distance truckers, getting enough rest at night is crucial. That is why most fleets invest in sleeper trucks or trucks with sleeping berths. They are designed for inter-state hauling where truck drivers spend days, weeks, or months on the road. 

Customized sleepers are the truck driver’s second home along the road. With one or two bedrooms, they also have a space for cooking, dining, entertainment, and even showering. They are not only designed with hard work in mind. But they are also configured to meet driving regulations versus resting time. 

The most popular sleeper cabs in the market today are Freightliner, Hino, International, Mack, and what we want to talk about in this article, Kenworth. 

Kenworth is an American truck brand founded in 1923 and was bought by PACCAR in 1945. It has marked several firsts in the trucking industry:

• The first to produce a standard truck powered by a diesel engine. 
• The first to introduce an aerodynamically designed heavy-duty semi-truck.
• The first to manufacture a raised-roof sleeper cab. 

In 1992, Kenworth was also the 1st to introduce a sloped hood sleeper cab. Such a design initially became controversial in the trucking industry. Yet, such a design combined with a set-back axle has greatly improved the semi-truck’s aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and maneuverability. Other American truck manufacturers have then introduced similar designs. This marked Kenworth as a top brand when it comes to sleeper trucks.

5 Best Kenworth Sleeper Cabs

Below, let’s take a look at the top 5 Kenworth sleeper cabs.

C500

Kenworth’s C500 sleeper cabs boast greater functionality and performance with increased cab options, a larger cooling module, and two new hoods. It comes with either a 38″ AeroCab sleeper or a 42″ FlatTop sleeper. With a 5″ increased headroom and a 6″ increased belly room, the cab houses a 21-degree recliner seat, 2 cubic feet of cab storage, and a 24” X 48” liftable bunk mattress. 

C500’s module fins are made of aluminum, allowing increased airflow and weight reduction. This large cooling module is paired with either fiberglass or sheet metal hoods. 

Kenworth’s C500 sleeper cab is powered by a Cummins ISX 15 engine with a front axle rating of 40,000 lbs. and a rear axle rating of 120,000 lbs. It can haul loads of up to 160,000 lbs. under a 4-axle configuration. It is a perfect workhorse on heavy construction, logging, mining, and oil fields.

T660

The T660 comes from a line of conventional sleeper models of Kenworth sleepers – the T600. Kenworth T660 sleeper cab is a combination of the T600’s AeroCab sleeper and PACCAR’s diesel engine. It introduced the composite headlamps faired into aerodynamic fenders and hoods. 

Powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine, it can deliver up to 500 hp and a torque of 1,850 lb.-ft. Such an engine has lightweight components with innovative muscle and strength for vocational use. Its technologically advanced design also reduces noise emission for a more comfortable driving environment. 

Kenworth T660 has an 86-inch AeroCab sleeper with a full vinyl headliner plus diamond-tufted door pads and wall panels. It also has a fold-down table, 2 utility lights in the tool compartment, open shelving, hanging closets, and under-bunk storage. Its front axles have a maximum rating of 14,600 lbs. and its rear axles have a maximum rating of 46,000 lbs. With a set-back axle configuration, it can haul loads of up to 52,000 lbs.

T700

Kenworth T700 sleeper cab was named by American Truck Dealers as the “Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year ” in 2011. It is a high-roof sleeper truck that adopted fender-mounted headlamps and large grills. They have the best-in-class lighting along the road. Its bumper and chassis fairings are made of Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) paint that minimizes fading and improves impact resistance. 

The stylish grill features Kenworth’s family look and is made of corrosion-resistant aluminum. Its sleeper offers a solid 8 feet cathedral ceiling for comfortable movement. At the heart of the Kenworth T700 is a PACCAR MX-13 engine with 485 hp and 1,750 lb.-ft. torque. It comes with a set-back front axle configuration. Its front axles are rated at 14,600 lbs. and its rear axles are rated at 46,000 lbs. It can haul heavy loads of up to 52,000 lbs.

T880

This sleeper cab model is the first wide-body Kenworth for vocational applications. The Kenworth T880 sleeper cab is perfectly designed for dump, mixer, refuse, and other heavy-haul applications. It uses a stamped aluminum cab with a width of 2.1 meters offering a 23″ room between the driver and passenger seats. It has a panoramic windshield for enhanced visibility. 

The T880 also features a new hood made of Metton. It’s a durable and lightweight composite material that is resistant to impact. The dash clusters an easy-to-read layout with 9 standard gauges and new electric-over-air switches for easy toggling. 

Kenworth’s T880 sleeper cab is powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 500 hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. torque. It can also be powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine rated at 600 hp and 2,050 lb.-ft. torque. It can haul loads of up to 144,000 lbs.

W990

The Kenworth W990 sleeper cab is the flagship model of the conventional Kenworth line. Featuring a long hood, the W990 features a “Driver Studio Package” for a luxurious home away from home. It can be configured into 3 designs:

• A 40-Inch Low-Roof Flat Top Sleeper
• A 52-Inch Mid-Roof Aerodyne Sleeper
• A 76-Inch Mid-Roof Aerodyne Sleeper

The inside of the cab has a limited-edition Diamond VIT Deluxe interior in a black color theme. It comes with a standard vinyl headliner and embroidered dash and door trims. It may either be powered by a PACCAR MX-13 rated at 510 hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. torque or a Cummins X15 engine rated at 5605 hp and 2,050 lb.-ft. torque.  It can haul loads of up to 60,000 lbs. 

For Kenworth, the W990 sleeper cab is a wow truck. Added features on the side of hoods complement the air intake from its stainless-steel grills. Behind the wheels, the powerful wind split accentuates the dynamic shape and length of the hood. All in all, it’s a truck specially customized for driver’s comfort.

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