Peterbilt to Showcase Major New Configuration of Model 567 at 2015 World of Concrete

DENTON, Texas – January 14, 2015- Peterbilt Motors Company announced it will be unveiling a major new product configuration ideal for concrete contractors and other weight-conscious applications during the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-6.

“Peterbilt’s Model 567 has been in production for just over a year and it’s already far surpassing our high expectations for it,” said Charles Cook, Peterbilt Marketing Manager for Vocational Products. “It’s helping customers across a wide range of applications achieve new levels of productivity. We’re pleased to expand its versatility and utility ever further with a new configuration designed with mixer and other weight-sensitive applications in mind.”

Cook said the to-be-introduced vehicle will be equipped with a PACCAR PX-9 engine, an Allison automatic transmission with FuelSense technology and a McNeilus mixer body.

Peterbilt will have two other trucks on display in its exhibit in booth C5172 in the Central Hall:

• A Model 567 with a 115-inch BBC, set-back axle, PACCAR MX-13 engine, Allison automatic transmission with FuelSense technology and a Beck mixer body.
• A low-cab forward Model 320 with a Cummins ISX12 engine, Fuller 10-speed transmission and a Schwing concrete pumper body.

World of Concrete is is located at:

Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
ABOUT PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Based in Denton, Texas, Peterbilt Motors Company combines a global reputation for industry-leading design, innovative engineering and fuel-efficiency solutions with superior quality to engineer a truck that stands as the “Class” of the industry. Through its 300-plus North American dealer locations, Peterbilt also provides a comprehensive array of aftermarket support programs to complement its full lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products, including alternative fuel vehicles. Customers enjoy industry-leading service and support, including preventive maintenance plans, expedited QuickCare services, automated parts inventory replenishment and 24/7 complimentary Customer Assistance through 1-800-4-Peterbilt.

Peterbilt is a PACCAR Company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ as PCAR.

SOURCE: Peterbilt