Mack Trucks Granite vs Kenworth T880
Two severe-duty rigs compared spec for spec: the Granite (2002–present, 325–505 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.
Granite
The construction-site bulldog.
T880
The vocational do-it-all for the toughest jobs.
| Spec | Mack Trucks Granite | Kenworth T880 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Volvo Group | PACCAR |
| Class | Class 8 | Class 8 |
| Body type | Severe-Duty | Severe-Duty |
| Years | 2002–present | 2013–present |
| Rating | Up to 92,000 lb GVWR | Up to 92,000 lb GVWR |
| Power | 325–505 hp | Up to 605 hp |
| Engines | Mack MP7, Mack MP8 | PACCAR MX-13, Cummins X15, Cummins X12 |
| Applications | Dump, Mixer, Plow | Dump, Mixer, Heavy haul, Logging |
About the Mack Trucks Granite
Introduced in 2001, the Granite is Mack's flagship Class 8 vocational truck for dump, mixer, roll-off, and refuse work, and it remains in continuous production with an all-new generation unveiled in 2026. Citing IHS Markit U.S. registration data, Mack has touted the Granite as the No. 1-selling heavy-duty conventional straight truck in the United States.
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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