Freightliner 114SD vs Kenworth T880
Two trucks compared spec for spec: the 114SD (2012–present, Up to 505 hp) against the T880 (2013–present, Up to 605 hp). Same data we keep on every truck in the encyclopedia — and Mike on hand if the answer depends on your routes and loads.
114SD
Set-back-axle vocational all-rounder.
T880
The vocational do-it-all for the toughest jobs.
| Spec | Freightliner 114SD | Kenworth T880 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Daimler Truck North America | PACCAR |
| Class | Class 8 | Class 8 |
| Body type | Vocational | Severe-Duty |
| Years | 2012–present | 2013–present |
| Rating | Up to 66,000 lb GVWR | Up to 92,000 lb GVWR |
| Power | Up to 505 hp | Up to 605 hp |
| Engines | Detroit DD13, Cummins L9, Cummins X12 | PACCAR MX-13, Cummins X15, Cummins X12 |
| Applications | Dump, Plow, Utility, Crane | Dump, Mixer, Heavy haul, Logging |
About the Freightliner 114SD
Introduced in 2011, the 114SD is Freightliner's set-forward-axle severe-duty conventional aimed squarely at dump, mixer and refuse work. Configured for construction and municipal duty, it carries gross vehicle weight ratings as high as 92,000 lb with Detroit DD13 power rated up to 525 hp.
About the Kenworth T880
Launched at the Mid-America Trucking Show on March 21, 2013 as Kenworth's new vocational flagship, the T880 replaced the venerable T800 for dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy-haul work. It pairs the robotically assembled 2.1-meter aluminum cab with engines up to the Cummins ISX15 at 600 hp and 2,050 lb-ft, plus a lightweight Metton composite hood.
Which one fits your operation?
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