Kenworth W900

Kenworth W900 Overview

For more than 60 years, the Kenworth W900 has been an award-winning, iconic piece of American trucking history. With its unmistakable long hood, classic styling, premium craftsmanship, and endless customization options, the W900 has become one of the most recognizable Class 8 trucks ever built.

Although Kenworth ended W900 production in 2026, its legacy lives on through thousands of trucks you see on our roads today. And while Kenworth may have built the truck, drivers built the legacy.

Kenworth W900 Specifications

Engine, Horsepower & Torque

• PACCAR MX-13 Engine
  • 12.9-liter diesel
  • 405-565 HP
  • 1,450 – 1,850 lb-ft of Torque
• CUMMINS X15 Engine
  • 14.9-liter diesel
  • Up to 605 HP
  • Up to 2,050 lb-ft of Torque

Engine ratings vary based on truck specifications.

Transmission Options

• Eaton Fuller 9-, 10-, 13-, 15-, and 18-speed manual options
• Eaton Endurant 12-Speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)
• Allison Automatic (available on select vocational configurations)

Axle Configurations

• Front Axle Ratings
  • Available with multiple front axle ratings based on application requirements
• Rear Axle Options
  • Single, tandem, and heavy-haul configurations available
  • Multiple rear axle ratios to match performance needs

Kenworth W900 Features

The Kenworth W900 earned its reputation by combining timeless styling with extreme durability and driver-focused engineering. Designed for both highway and vocational applications, this model features: 

• Long-nose conventional design
• Aluminum cab construction
• Multiple sleeper configurations
• Custom paint and trim packages
• Driver-focused dashboard
• Heavy-duty frame
• Vocational and highway configurations

Kenworth W900 Sleeper Options

The W900 is known for its wide range of sleeper configurations, making it popular among owner-operators and long-haul fleets.

• 36-inch, 48-inch, 72-inch, and 86-inch sleeper options
• Flat-roof, mid-roof, and high-roof configurations
• Multiple interior layouts and trim options

W900 Interior

The Kenworth W900 cab can be customized with dozens of factory options, including:

• Premium seating
• Wood-grain trim
• Diamond VIT interiors
• Multiple dashboard configurations
• Enhanced storage
• Sleeper storage packages
• Premium steering wheels
• Driver-focused ergonomics

Common W900 Applications

• Long-haul trucking
• Heavy haul
• Flatbed
• Livestock
• Lowboy
• Tanker
• Logging
• Oil field
• Specialized transport

Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition

The Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition commemorates this legendary model with exclusive badging, premium interior features, and paint schemes inspired by generations of drivers.

Legacy Edition Features

• Legacy Hood Ornament
• Seats with Legacy Platinum Piping and Legacy Kenworth Embroidery
• Kenworth Legacy Edition Sleeper Badge
• Legacy Badged Steering Wheel with Platinum Accent Stitching
• Door Pads with Legacy Logo and Ravenwood Trim
• Diamond VIT Interior in Black

Special Edition Paint Schemes

Kenworth’s W900 has sported many designs over the years. These special editions blend vintage aesthetics with quality craftsmanship that honors one of Kenworth’s most beloved trucks. Most recently, the W900 Legacy Edition offers 11 curated, iconic schemes celebrating the truck’s history. Options can match original looks, like the VIT ‘63 “Gold Nugget” and “Comet 007,” or custom styles.

W900

The iconic W900 will always be one of the trucking industry’s most sought-after trucks, with premium power and looks that always turn heads. There’s a clear reason why the Kenworth W900 is an institution. 

See all Kenworth W900 trucks in stock!

Discover more models in the W900 Series:
Kenworth W900L
Kenworth W900B
Kenworth W990

Download Kenworth W900 Truck Brochure
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Download Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition Truck Brochure
Descargar folleto del camión Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition