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This 2025 Kenworth T480 (Stock SM181300 / VIN 2NK5LJ9X5SM181300) is a purpose-built refuse spec ready to dominate city routes. Sitting on a 273” wheelbase with a double-frame 10-5/8” x 5/16” steel rail setup and full inner liner, this chassis is built for durability under constant stop-and-go punishment. Rated at 56,000-lb GVWR (16K front / 40K rear), it’s engineered for serious daily work.
Power comes from the PACCAR PX-9 (2024 EPA) putting down 350 HP and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, paired with an Allison 3000RDS Gen 6 6-speed automatic with PTO provision, push-button controls, and Neutral-at-Stop functionality. A 5.63 rear ratio delivers strong launch power for fully loaded starts, while the 1,000 sq-in clog-resistant cooling module and turbo exhaust brake keep it controlled and reliable.
Up front is a 16,000-lb Meritor MFS20 axle with taperleaf suspension and shocks. Out back, 40,000-lb Meritor RT40-160 tandems ride on Hendrickson RT463 suspension with dri...
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