1974
Kenworth C500 Off-Highway
Kenworth's C500 was designed for oil field, logging, and mine haul applications where conventional trucks couldn't go. Its massive 6×6 or 8×6 drivetrain, Detroit Diesel 12V71 power, and 50-tonne payload made it the choice for the Alaskan pipeline construction, Canadian oil sands, and Australian mining operations.
Off-Highway Haul
Technical Specifications
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 12V71TT / Cat D348 |
| Horsepower | 450-600 hp |
| Torque | 2,305-2,712 Nm |
| Transmission | 13-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | 6×6 / 8×6 |
| GVWR | 91,000 kg (off-highway) |
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| Payload | 50,000 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| MSRP Range | $85,000 (1975 US) |