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Kenworth T909 Truck Price Guide

The Kenworth T909 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
Day cab or integrated sleepers: 28in flat roof, 36in mid/aero roof, 50in aero roof; modular sleepers to 1,525 mm
Gcm
97 t nominal; up to 180 t by application and configuration (higher subject to engineering approval)
Engine
Cummins X15 (Euro VI in current build), 525-625 hp / 1,850-2,050 lb-ft
Payload
Prime mover - no fixed payload; rear axle/suspension packages rated to 35 t+ GAWR for road-train and heavy-haul work
Config note
6x4 single steer/tandem drive standard; 8x4 (tandem + lazy) and 8x6 tri-drive optional; every truck custom-built, specs vary by build
Transmission
Eaton RTLO 18-speed manual standard; Eaton UltraShift PLUS 18-speed AMT optional
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The T909 is the flagship of Kenworth's Australian-designed and built conventional range, aimed squarely at road trains, heavy haulage and remote-area linehaul where the full-length bonnet and oversized cooling earn their keep in heat and dust. Owner-drivers and livestock, fuel and heavy-haul operators buy it, and the model commands waiting lists new and a formidable resale reputation used. Because every Kenworth is custom-built, used examples vary widely in axle, diff, hydraulics and sleeper spec — the build sheet matters more here than on any Japanese truck, so get it and read it. Most used stock runs the big Cummins through an eighteen-speed, manual or automated. Tidy examples with provenance hold their money as well as anything in the Australian truck market.

What a Kenworth T909 is used for

The Kenworth T909 is the flagship Australian-built long-bonnet prime mover — the road-train and heavy-haulage truck of the outback and the heavy-lift fleet.

  • Road-train linehaul
  • Heavy haulage and oversize work
  • Livestock and fuel cartage
  • Remote-area and high-GCM duty

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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T909 Price FAQ

What is a Kenworth T909 used for?
The Kenworth T909 is the flagship Australian-built long-bonnet prime mover — the road-train and heavy-haulage truck of the outback and the heavy-lift fleet.
What engine is in a Kenworth T909?
The Kenworth T909 is powered by Cummins X15 (Euro VI in current build), 525-625 hp / 1,850-2,050 lb-ft.
What is the payload of a Kenworth T909?
The Kenworth T909 carries a rated payload of Prime mover - no fixed payload; rear axle/suspension packages rated to 35 t+ GAWR for road-train and heavy-haul work.
How much is a new Kenworth T909?
New Kenworth machines like the T909 are usually sold price-on-application rather than at a published list price, so a new Kenworth T909 depends on spec, options and dealer. Once you have a quote, our equipment finance calculator estimates the monthly repayment.
What makes one T909 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 T909

Check it is not encumbered

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Road trucks carry a VIN and are registered vehicles, so a serial search is the reliable check. Search by the machine’s serial or chassis number, and search the seller as well if the serial returns nothing.

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