Test Drive: Peterbilt 567- Driver’s Delight
Built for shows, this Model 567 also goes, powerfully and smoothly. Bumper-to-back of cab length is 121 inches; a
115-inch BBC is also available. Set-back steer axle and single pusher axle suggests it’s built for an axle-weight state.
The Paccar MX-13 is strong and quiet, and the
UltraShift Plus automated transmission made good use of the diesel’s power and torque.
Exhaust aftertreatment equipment is behind the steps on the right side. A nose-mounted convex mirror shows what might be alongside or in front of the bumper.
The new cabin’s about 8 inches wider than the old
narrow cab on the Model 367. Quality materials and attractive controls and gauges make the 567 a very nice place to work.