Kenworth T800 vs Kenworth T880
Two trucks compared spec for spec: the T800 (1986–2021, Up to 605 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.
T800
The legendary do-anything workhorse.
T880
The vocational do-it-all for the toughest jobs.
| Spec | Kenworth T800 | Kenworth T880 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | PACCAR | PACCAR |
| Class | Class 8 | Class 8 |
| Body type | Vocational | Severe-Duty |
| Years | 1986–2021 | 2013–present |
| Rating | Up to 92,000 lb GVWR | Up to 92,000 lb GVWR |
| Power | Up to 605 hp | Up to 605 hp |
| Engines | PACCAR MX-13, Cummins ISX, Caterpillar C15 | PACCAR MX-13, Cummins X15, Cummins X12 |
| Applications | Oilfield, Dump, Heavy haul | Dump, Mixer, Heavy haul, Logging |
About the Kenworth T800
Introduced in 1986 and nicknamed the 'Ultimate Workhorse,' the T800 became Kenworth's go-to vocational truck for dump, logging, tanker, and heavy-haul duty, with the wide-hood T800W rated to carry a Gross Combination Weight up to 330,000 lbs. After nearly four decades it was sunset alongside the W900 and C500, with production ending in 2026 over EPA emissions and component constraints.
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.
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