Kenworth Makes Bendix ABS-6 Standard on Class 8 Models

Kenworth Truck Co. has announced that the Bendix ABS-6 System is now standard on Kenworth Class 8 trucks with air brake systems.

The robust design of the Bendix ABS-6 standard system improves serviceability and serves as a platform to introduce additional new features. For example, Kenworth now offers Bendix ABS-6 Advanced with ESP (Electronic Stability Program) as an option on selected Kenworth T600, T800 and W900 tractor configurations.
“Kenworth continues to make available technology systems that may provide cost-effective solutions and benefits to customers,” said Mike Dozier, Kenworth chief engineer. “Now that the Bendix ABS-6 system is standard, Kenworth is able to offer ABS-6 Advanced with ESP as an option on selected Kenworth Class 8 tractors, such as fuel haulers.”
According to Bendix, key benefits of Bendix ABS-6 Advanced with ESP include superior traction systems. The system helps stabilize the vehicle during under- and over-steer driving situations and may assist in avoiding a potential rollover. Bendix ABS-6 Advanced with ESP is designed to detect a vehicle’s impending loss of stability and automatically intervenes by selectively applying tractor and trailer brakes, as well as by de-throttling the engine helping to control the vehicle in a jackknife condition.
For more information, contact Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems at (800) AIR-BRAKE (800-247-2725) or visit the Bendix web site at www.bendix.com/abs6.