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Kenworth T610 Truck Price Guide

The Kenworth T610 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
2.1 m-wide cab - day cab or 600 mm, 760 mm mid-roof, 860 mm and 1,400 mm aero-roof sleepers
Gcm
97 t nominal; higher ratings subject to application and engineering approval
Engine
Cummins X15 Euro 5, 485 hp / 1,650 lb-ft standard; options to 600 hp / 2,050 lb-ft
Payload
Prime mover - no fixed payload; rear axle options to 23.6 t GAWR suit single-trailer and B-double linehaul
Config note
6x4 standard; 8x4 twin-steer available (T610SAR variant for vocational work); specs vary by build
Transmission
Eaton RTLO 18-speed manual (RTLO18918B standard) or Eaton UltraShift PLUS 18-speed AMT
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The T610 was Kenworth Australia's volume linehaul model from its launch — the first with the locally developed wide cab — and it became the default Kenworth for B-double and single-trailer highway fleets that did not need the T909's cooling headroom. It has since been replaced by the T620, so the entire T610 population is now used stock: strong supply of ex-fleet units alongside owner-driver trucks, which keeps the market liquid and comparable. Its more aerodynamic shape and big-Cummins-plus-eighteen-speed driveline made it a fuel-economy play by Kenworth standards while keeping the brand's resale strength. The set-forward-axle SAR variant served tipper and vocational buyers. Build specs vary truck to truck — verify the build sheet before comparing prices.

What a Kenworth T610 is used for

The Kenworth T610 is the modern-cab volume linehaul Kenworth — the B-double highway prime mover that carried the brand into its wide-cab era.

  • B-double and single-trailer linehaul
  • Interstate highway freight
  • Fleet prime-mover duty
  • Vocational tipper work (SAR variant)

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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T610 Price FAQ

What is a Kenworth T610 used for?
The Kenworth T610 is the modern-cab volume linehaul Kenworth — the B-double highway prime mover that carried the brand into its wide-cab era.
What engine is in a Kenworth T610?
The Kenworth T610 is powered by Cummins X15 Euro 5, 485 hp / 1,650 lb-ft standard; options to 600 hp / 2,050 lb-ft.
What is the payload of a Kenworth T610?
The Kenworth T610 carries a rated payload of Prime mover - no fixed payload; rear axle options to 23.6 t GAWR suit single-trailer and B-double linehaul.
How much is a new Kenworth T610?
New Kenworth machines like the T610 are usually sold price-on-application rather than at a published list price, so a new Kenworth T610 depends on spec, options and dealer. Once you have a quote, our equipment finance calculator estimates the monthly repayment.
What makes one T610 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 T610

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