LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Marmon-Herrington announced today that it has been chosen to supply its MT-22 front drive steer axle for Kenworth's T880 AWD 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. The MT-22 front drive steer axle further compliments Kenworth's T880 industry proven capabilities with a high torque, high speed, planetary front drive steer axle. Published GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) for the MT-22 is 22,000 lbs.

The T880 is Kenworth's flagship work truck and is powered by the quality and reliability of PACCAR's MX-11 and MX-13 diesel engines, which boast up to 510 horsepower and 1,850 lbs.-ft. of torque. The MT-22 front drive steer axle provides the T880 with AWD capability for severe duty markets where additional traction is required. The MT-22's double reduction, planetary design allows the axle's input torque to be distributed across the entire axle as compared to single reduction axles. This torque splitting in the MT-22 allows for the use of a smaller ring and pinion, reducing the size of center section and achieving unparalleled durability.

"We are excited to be part of Kenworth's T880 AWD program," said Dan Souhan, Sales & Marketing Director for Marmon-Herrington.  "The MT-22's smaller center section design allows customers significant design flexibility, while still gaining additional performance and durability benefits. As demonstrated by the MT-22's 5G high dynamic shock load capability, the MT-22 delivers the ultimate in toughness."

Marmon-Herrington's MT-22 is part of the industry's only Rapid Response Program. The Rapid Response program allows Kenworth and other customers to receive axles within 30-days or less. The axles are shipped from Marmon-Herrington's Louisville, KY facility to Kenworth's Chillicothe assembly plant for final installation. Marmon-Herrington's Rapid Response Program includes a variety of ratios including: 4.92, 5.29, 5.38, 5.65, and 6.11.

"The Kenworth T880 is the rugged-duty, all-business work truck you can count on. The Marmon MT-22 makes this great truck even greater by adding 6x6 and 8x8 configurations," said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth Marketing Director. "The addition of these AWD configurations with the MT-22 axle maintains Kenworth's high standards and customer expectations. Combined with the Marmon-Herrington Rapid Response Program allows Kenworth's customers get the truck they need when they need it."

A T880 6x6 with Marmon-Herrington's MT-22 front drive axle will be on display at the Con-Tech Manufacturing booth # N327 at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV January 23 - 26.

Marmon-Herrington offers a full-range of double reduction, planetary axles and durable transfer cases for trucks and specialized vehicles within North America as well as class 6 through 8 all-wheel-drive conversions. With over 100 years of driveline know how, Marmon-Herrington sets the standards in each of its product offerings. Marmon-Herrington is a Marmon Highway Technologies/Berkshire Hathaway company. Marmon Highway Technologies (MHT) supports the transportation industry worldwide with a wide range of high-quality products and services. For more information, contact Dan Souhan, Marmon-Herrington, 13001 Magisterial Drive, Louisville, KY 40223, 269-873-5552, www.marmon-herrington.com.

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