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Kenworth K200 Truck Price Guide

The Kenworth K200 at a glance — full manufacturer specs, buying guidance, what it's used for and what drives its resale value. Verified used-price ranges publish here as our data clears the sample-size gate.

Cab
1.7 m day cab; 2.3 m or 2.8 m sleeper
Gcm
97 t nominal; up to 250 t by application
Engine
Cummins X15 Euro 5, up to 600 hp / 2,050 lb-ft
Config note
6x4 standard (8x4, 8x6, 10x6 optional); specs vary by build
Transmission
Eaton manual or UltraShift PLUS AMT
Used pricing Being rebuilt

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The K200 was Kenworth's Australian-built flagship cabover, the default choice for B-double and roadtrain linehaul where overall length limits make a cabover essential. Used examples are mostly ex-fleet prime movers from the eastern states, and the spread between the cheapest and dearest is wide: high-kilometre highway units sit at the bottom, while low-owner trucks with the big Aerodyne sleeper and strong service history hold firm money. Most carry the Cummins fifteen-litre — earlier EGR-era engines in older builds, Euro-five power later — paired with either the eighteen-speed manual or Eaton's UltraShift automated box; manuals still attract a loyal following. Since the model gave way to its successor, supply has been steady rather than scarce, but the badge's resale strength is real: a tidy K200 with verifiable history sells quickly, while neglected examples from the EGR era warrant a careful mechanical inspection.

What a Kenworth K200 is used for

The Kenworth K200 is a cab-over prime mover built for high-productivity B-double and road-train linehaul, its short cab-over front maximising trailer length.

  • B-double and road-train linehaul
  • Interstate and long-haul freight
  • High-GCM prime-mover work
  • Urban prime-mover duty where a short cab-over helps in tight yards

What Moves the Price

Adds the most

Body & fitout

The body is half the value: a straight tipper, crane or purpose fitout adds real money, while a bare cab-chassis sells to a narrower market.

Clear premium

Kilometres & history

Genuine kilometres with a service file out-price the same truck with a gap in its story. Interstate-highway kays read easier than stop-start urban work.

Watch the driveline

Auto vs manual

Automated and automatic transmissions carry the market now. Manuals — especially road rangers — trade at a discount outside specialist buyers.

Priced off the top

Rego, rust & tyres

No roadworthy, visible chassis rust or a set of tired tyres all get quoted straight off the price — buyers total the driveway-ready cost first.

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K200 Price FAQ

What is a Kenworth K200 used for?
The Kenworth K200 is a cab-over prime mover built for high-productivity B-double and road-train linehaul, its short cab-over front maximising trailer length.
What engine is in a Kenworth K200?
The Kenworth K200 is powered by Cummins X15 Euro 5, up to 600 hp / 2,050 lb-ft.
How much is a new Kenworth K200?
New Kenworth machines like the K200 are usually sold price-on-application rather than at a published list price, so a new Kenworth K200 depends on spec, options and dealer. Once you have a quote, our equipment finance calculator estimates the monthly repayment.
Where do used Kenworth K200s sell in Australia?
Resale strength is the defining feature. The badge holds money in a way few trucks do, so sellers know what they have and the market prices accordingly — a tidy example with verifiable history moves fast and does not get haggled far. Supply comes mostly from eastern-states fleet disposals, steady rather than scarce since a successor took over the range, and moves through Kenworth dealers and the big fleet auctions. Two sub-markets run inside it: the eighteen-speed manuals still have a loyal following, and the older EGR-era engines sit distinctly below the later Euro-five trucks.
What makes one K200 worth more than another?
The body and fitout carry half the value — a straight tipper or crane body adds real money. Genuine kilometres with a service file, an automatic driveline and a clean roadworthy do the rest; rust and tyres are priced straight off the top.

Buying a Kenworth K200

What to check before you buy

  • Which engine generation it is, EGR-era or later, and its rebuild history
  • Transmission choice — manual or automated — against your driver pool
  • Sleeper condition and cab mounts on a truck built for long distances
  • Verifiable service history, which is what the resale premium actually pays for
  • Chassis, turntable and suspension wear consistent with linehaul kilometres

Check it is not encumbered

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