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T300

Competitive Comparison

vs. International
4300/4400 Series

This document was prepared using International's web


page including spec sheets downloaded in December of
2001. We also inspected several new International 4300
trucks in August and September of 2001.
Published by Kenworth Truck Company.
This material is intended for Kenworth training purposes and may not be sold,
given, loaned or reproduced, in whole or in part, including photocopying, without
the express written consent of Kenworth Truck Company.
The T300

A Reputation as a Rugged, Durable, &


Dependable
Class 6/7 Truck:
Kenworth Class 8
Quality
Kenworth Image
Durable and
Dependable
High Driver Satisfaction
Low Cost of Ownership
The International 4300/4400 Series

The International 4300/4400 Series:


Upgrades the 4700/4900 Series
New Exterior Image
New Interior Design
Multiplexed Wiring in some Systems
Redesigned HVAC
Easy to Spec
Well-known
Bodybuilder Features
Comparing Image

T300 vs. 4000 Series


Class 8 Kenworth Image A New Image

All-metal grille Grille and surround chromed


Single-piece SMC hood opens 90 plastic
o Supports aftercooler and Five-piece SMC hood opens 80
radiator o More closely spaced, smaller
o Minimizes stress hinges
o No forces transmitted to the Hood slopes 20
cab Curved windshield
Hood slopes 20 Horizontal exhaust standard
Curved windshield (roped option o Several exhaust options
available) available
Several exhaust options Formed steel roof with no drip
o No forces transmitted to the channel
cab
Three exhaust mounting options
Single-piece reinforced fiberglass
roof
Comparing Image

T300 4000 Series


Class 8 Kenworth Image A New Image

DayLite II door Steel door with wind-wing and


Engine-mounted air-intake window
Many component mounting Engine-mounted air cleaner
options Component mounting is standard
Set back front axle Set back front axle
o 50 wheel cut o 50 wheel cut
Rectangular halogen headlights Drop-center axle reduces ground
3-piece bumper clearance
o Optional tow hooks Rectangular halogen headlights
Single-piece bumper
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Engine Options Engine Options

Engines from Cat and Cummins International DT engines


Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


No Engine Doghouse Engine Doghouse

Engine completely outside cab Engine extends about 10 into


o Reduced noise cab
o More interior room No engine doghouse quick
o Easier engine access releases Supports aftercooler and
radiator
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Suspended Radiator/Hood/ Radiator Braces Mounted to the
Bumper Unit Frame
Radiator, bumper, hood and Radiator mounted in a stamped
headlamps mounted subframe steel frame
Flexible mounting system Braces attach from the bottom of
Unit moves independently the radiator
Frame movement buffered
Road shocks dampened
o May increase durability
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Metal Surge Tank Plastic Surge Tank

Steel tank mounted on firewall Plastic surge tank mounted by


o Easy to repair the radiator
Sight gauge
o Gauge does not cloud with
age
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


The Engine Firewall The Engine Firewall

Deutsch high quality connectors Two Packard connectors on the


for electrical systems engine/cab interface
o Increases reliability Two electrical panels (DS
Electrical panel protected inside firewall/glove box)
the cab Wires wrapped with tar tape
Wires routed and protected with
plastic sheath
o Increases reliability
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Color-Coded and Numbered Wiring Color-Coded and Numbered Wiring

Color codes and numbers on all Conventional wires color-coded


wiring and numbered
o A service technician can Multiplexed wires numbered
quickly and accurately
identify a wire, using the
color and number codes
o Helps avoid mistakes and
save time
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Standard Wiring Multiplexed Wiring

Standard powered circuits New multiplexed wiring in some


throughout the truck circuits
o Increased reliability o Non-powered wires activate
Engine, transmission and ABS (if equipment
equipped) separate wiring o Connects electronic
harnesses subsystems
Multiplex controller mounted
inside DS door
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Power Steering Reservoir Power Steering Reservoir

See-through reservoir Opaque plastic reservoir


o Simple fluid check o 4 dipstick with only 3 of
All high-pressure threaded hose clearance above
fittings High pressure fittings on the high
o Increases reliability side only
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Threaded Pins & Bushings Standard Standard Pins & Bushings

Threads lock into the bushing Pins and bushings not threaded
o Reduces sway Front spring shackles stamped
o Increases reliability and steel
durability
Pin internal grooves distribute
lubricating grease
o Increases durability
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Centralized Fluid Checks Centralized Fluid Checks

All fluid level checks located on All fluid checks clustered on left
the left side of the engine side of engine
Fluids can be topped off from the
same, location
o Increases reliability
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Exhaust System Isolated from the Exhaust System Closer to the
Turbocharger Turbocharger
Flex pipe begins 6 from the Solid s shaped pipe connects
turbo the turbo
o Helps compensate for S pipe anchored to the frame
expansion flex
o Reduces stress
o Increases durability
First exhaust mounting point
approximately 18 from turbo
outlet
o Reduces stress
o Increases durability
Second piece of flex-pipe
dampens cab to exhaust motion
and vibration
o Increases durability
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


HVAC Unit Mounted on Engine HVAC Unit Mounted
Compartment Firewall Inside the Cab
HVAC mounted outside the cab HVAC unit mounted inside the
on cab firewall cab on PS
o Increases passenger knee BEHR unit does not use
room expansion valve
o Reduces fan noise in cab
o Eliminates condenser drips in
cab
Expansion valve mounted on
front of unit
o Easy service access
Engine Compartment

T300 4000 Series


Constant Torque Clamps Constant Torque Clamps

Used on the air intake, Hose clamps on cooling system


aftercooler piping and coolant components
hoses Constant torque clamps on the
o Resists loosening due to air intake system
vibration and heat
expansion/contraction
o Increases reliability
Cab Exterior

T300 4000 Series


Huckbolt Cab Construction Steel Cab Construction

Aluminum structure and panels Spot-welded steel cab


o Rustproof exterior Channels on the top of the roof
Huckbolt fasteners No drip channel above the doors
o Six times the clamping force Rear panel not insulated
rivets
o Absorbs road shocks
o Simple to replace panels
Single-piece fiberglass roof with
SSMC reinforcements
o Leak proof
o Drip channel above door
Insulated rear panel
Cab Exterior

T300 4000 Series


Cowl-Mounted Mirrors Door-Mounted Mirrors

Mirrors are mounted to the cowl, Door-mounted system


not the door Mirror mount can be collapsed by
o Reduces misalignment from impact and re-set
door slams Mirror placed between the roll-
Forward mounting increases right down and wind-wing windows
window visibility
Cab Exterior

T300 4000 Series


DayLite Doors Visibility Door

DayLite door with large Standard window


teardrop window Set-forward wind-wing
Peeper window choices Large exterior door handle
o 10 X 11
o 5-11/16 x 10-9/16
o Increased visibility
Recessed door handle in easy
reach
Cab Exterior

T300 4000 Series


3 Bulkhead Door Construction Steel Door Construction

3 extruded aluminum edge Steel door outer panel welded to


Panels huckbolted formed inner panel
Door seal on door, not sill Door covers the entire side
o Reduces damage from foot including the threshold and A-
traffic pillar
Seal on sill
o Thick plastic on floor to help
prevent foot traffic damage
Cab Exterior

T300 4000 Series


Piano-Style Door Hinges Automotive-Style Door Hinges

3/8 stainless steel pin Two 3 stamped painted steel


26-5/8 hinge runs length of door hinges bolted to the cab
o Door fully supported Hinges recessed and covered by
Segments spaced on 2 centers the hood closure
o Load distributed evenly o Adds protection from the
elements
Cab Exterior

T300 4000 Series


Entry System Entry System

Evenly spaced steps progress Evenly spaced steps mounted on


inward battery box
o Mounted on the battery box o Paced approximately 16-
o Start approx. 20 from the from the ground
ground o Painted steel self-cleaning steps
o Aluminum self-cleaning steps o 32- long and 7 deep
o 29 long and 7 deep Cab-mounted 22 grab bar inside
36 grab-handle attached to the door
cab o Additional grab point on door
Options
o Longer grab-handle that
extends over the top of the
door
o Tank-mounted steps
o Lower-clearance first step
o Tool box
Rear of Truck

T300 4000 Series


Component Mounting Component Mounting

Clear frame rail/back of cab Limited component placement


options Well-known relationship with
Extremely flexible component body builders
mounting The air tanks (when optioned)
o Exhaust protrude beyond end of the cab
o Fuel tanks
o Battery/tool boxes
o Air tanks
Optimum fit for application
Rear of Truck

T300 4000 Series


Fuel Tanks Supported from Beneath Fuel Tanks Strapped

Solid brackets that support the Fuel tanks supported from


tank from beneath beneath
o Increases durability Part of passenger steps
Rear of Truck

T300 4000 Series


Protected Battery Box Protected Battery Box

Standard location close to starter Plastic compartment with a steel


o 4-ought (OOOO) cables floor
o Optimizes starting power No mat
Maintenance-free batteries in all- Batteries are held along sides
metal box Entry steps removed with tools to
o Picture-frame hold-down gain access
o Rubber mat
o Reduces vibration/increases
durability
Fast access with box latch
Rear of Truck

T300 4000 Series


Isolation-Mounted Exhaust Brackets Exhaust Brackets

Several exhaust mounting Several exhaust mounting


options, including vertical, side, options, including vertical and
rear and horizontal horizontal
Isolation bracket for cab-mounted Mounts include rubber shock
exhaust mounts
Reduces vibrations
Rear of Truck

T300 4000 Series


T300 Frame Rails 4000 Series Frame Rails

Two frame rail options Several frame rail choices


o Non-heat treated 10- Frames are pre-drilled
80,000 PSI Holes drilled to diameter of bolt
o With/without reinforcement
o Heat treated 10-5/8 110,000
PSI
o Lighter weight/high strength
Frame rail holes are drilled 1mm
larger than the frame bolt
o Excellent clamping force
o Flex for frame rail
o Reduces sheered bolts
Rear of Truck

T300 4000 Series


T300 Frame Rails 4000 Series Frame Rails

Custom-drilled Frames are pre-drilled


o Increases durability Huckbolt fasteners
Huckbolt fasteners
o Increased clamping force
Optional hex-head huckbolts or
CLIC fasteners
o Can be removed with an air
wrench
Rear of Truck

T300 4000 Series


Crossmembers with Multiple Crossmember
Removable Gussets Designs
Crossmembers attached to frame Stamped steel, single-piece
with separate gussets crossmembers
o Allows wires to run through o Doubled (back-to-back) for
gusset high-stress areas
o Reduces potential chafe o Rear cab crossmembers have
points a one-piece steel gusset
o Makes service easier Pre-drilled holes for harness
Optional aluminum anchor fasteners
crossmembers/gussets Anchored every 18
Wires and hoses protected with Wires wrapped in tar tape
plastic sheath
Anchored at 18 increments
Wires and hoses cut to length
o Makes service easier
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


Driver Visibility Driver Visibility

Excellent driver visibility Excellent driver visibility


o 20 sloped hood o 20 sloped hood
o Curved windshield o Curved windshield slightly
o Set-forward, cowl-mounted tilted back
mirrors (reducing driver head o Mirror mounted between roll-
turns) down window and wind-wing
o DayLite II doors and o PS peeper window
passenger side peeper Cab floor sits about 5 lower than
window the T300
Cab slightly narrower than o Depending on application
4300/4400 specifics
o Potential increase in PS
visibility
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


Ergonomic Pedal Placement Ergonomic Pedal Placement

Floor clear of any doghouse Doghouse in center of floor


o Easy to sweep clean HVAC system on the passengers
Suspended clutch pedal side
o Measured at 40 pounds of Clutch measured at 61 pounds of
effort** effort**
Comfortable throttle angle Comfortable throttle angle
** Measured at PACCAR Technical ** Measured at PACCAR Technical
Center Center
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


Storage Storage

Three cubic feet under passenger Overhead console


seat o 1294.5 cubic inches (0.75
Seat map pockets cubic feet) storage space
Fully functional glove box in the measured
dash o Includes 254 cubic inch
Deep cupholder/plastic ashtray pocket for the CB
on center console Driver door pocket
Slide-out cupholder/plastic
ashtray under center console
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


Ergonomic Dash Ergonomic Dash

Large-faced speedometer and Automotive-style central


tachometer instrument panel
Gauges and switches easy-to- o Covered with sheet of plastic
see/easy-to-reach AC controls slide with no
Glare-resistant glass on gauges difference in feel
AC controls positive response
when position set
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


Standard Drivers Seat Standard Drivers Seat

Air Cushion Plus (when the truck Suspended seats optional


is air equipped) Variety of standard seats
o Wide/high-backed o Bucket/high back and
o Front and side support integrated headrest
padding o Twin individual seats
o Parabar II lumbar support o 1/3-2/3 seat with optional
Full range of seat options chest storage
available
o Two bucket seats/PS toolbox
o One driver seat/two-man
bench
o 2-3 man full bench
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


Dash Panels Hinged/Slip-In Gauges Dash Panels

Lower edge of the panel hinged Automotive style main panel with
into dash gauges
o Easy access, screws on top Main panel requires:
edge only o Three screws to remove the
o Reduces stressed wires wheel shroud
during service o Four screws to remove the
Most gauges simply slip out from
main panel
the front Individual gauge access
o Saves time in servicing o Metal RF panel must be
Wires, air lines color-coded and
removed from main panel
numbered Wiring layout is neat and well-
o Easily traceable
organized
o Thinner multiplexed wires
require less space
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


HVAC System Blend Air HVAC System

Electronic mode activation Blend air system


Dial control panel can blend Four vents in the dash
floor and dash air flow in Two defrost/One on the floor
increments HVAC unit is located inside the
Strong air flow through the cab cab on the passenger side
vents
o Four vents in the dash
o Two defrost/One on the floor
o Ductwork behind dash
delivers air to drivers legs
HVAC unit outside cab on engine
firewall
o Reduces noise and potential
drips
o Increases PS knee room
Inside the Cab

T300 4000 Series


Easy-to-Access Distribution Panel Distribution Panel

Single distribution panel Three distribution areas


centralizes fuses, breakers and o Inside the engine
relays compartment
o Lighted area in center of dash o PS Dash
o Diagram included o Multiplex control unit is on DS
under dash
Door to dash panel snaps into
place
o Diagram included
Kenworth vs. International

Competitive Comparison
T300 4000 Series

versus
T300
vs. International
4300/4400 Series

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