Kenworth C500

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Kenworth C500

The off-road monster of the Kenworth lineup.

Built since 1972, the C500 is Kenworth's extreme set-forward-axle truck for mining, oilfield, logging, and oversized heavy-haul work, engineered around massive frame strength and all-wheel-drive front driving axles up to 30,000 lbs with GVWR configurations exceeding 200,000 lbs. After more than five decades the iconic off-highway hauler sunsets in 2026, to be succeeded by the C580 entering production in January 2027.

Maker

PACCAR

Years

1976–present

Body

Severe-Duty

Rating

Extreme GCWR

Power

Up to 605 hp

Applications

Mining, Oilfield, Off-road heavy haul

Engines

Cummins X15Caterpillar C15

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Common replacement parts

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3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

3030HNTRX

3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

OTR10143

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

5-808330

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

370036A

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

348-4195

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

5008414PGBXW

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

11444

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

15W40 OIL

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

Brakes & Wheel End Air System Filtration Electrical & Lighting Suspension & Steering Cooling System Drivetrain Body & Cab Exhaust

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Guides from the shop

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Suspension & Steering

Kingpin & Bushing Wear: Steer Axle Play Diagnosis Guide

Learn the dial indicator method to check kingpin and bushing wear on your steer axle before DOT pulls you out of service.

Electrical & Lighting

Trailer ABS Light Won't Go Off? Sensor & Wiring Guide

Trailer ABS light staying on? Step-by-step diagnosis for wheel speed sensors, harness corrosion, and ECU faults before you swap parts.

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