Kenworth Unveils C580 Extreme-Duty Truck, Replacing Iconic C500
Kenworth introduced the all-new C580 extreme-duty vocational truck at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, capable of hauling up to one million pounds and replacing the iconic C500.
1,000,000 lbs
605 hp and 2,050 lb-ft torque
January 2027
What Happened
Kenworth today unveiled the all-new C580 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas. The truck replaces the iconic C500 and is designed for extreme off-highway and severe-service applications such as mining, oilfield, and logging. It combines the proven C500 chassis with modern comfort and technology, including a 15-inch digital display and ADAS.
Kenworth introduces the C500, which becomes a benchmark in severe-service vocational trucks.
C500 production ends; C580 unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
Production of the new C580 begins.
1,000,000pounds
The C580 can haul a gross combination weight of up to one million pounds, making it the only extreme-duty truck of its class.
“The Kenworth C580 marks a new era in extreme-duty performance, capable of hauling a gross combination weight of up to one million pounds.”
Why this matters
The C580 sets a new standard for the toughest jobs like mining and logging, and is the only extreme-duty truck of its class on the market, reinforcing Kenworth's leadership in vocational vehicles.
Terms in This Story
- vocational truck
- A truck built for specific heavy-duty jobs like construction, mining, or logging.
- gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
- The maximum allowable total weight of a truck plus its trailer and load.
- FEPTO
- Front engine power take-off, a device that transfers engine power to auxiliary equipment.
- tandem rear axles
- Two rear axles working together to support higher loads and improve traction.
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