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Peterbilt Enhances Model 587 Interior

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Peterbilt Enhances Model 587 Interior

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Peterbilt Motors Company introduced a new cab interior for the aerodynamic Model 587 at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show. The new interior design optimizes the driving experience with increased driver comfort and efficiency features.

Peterbilt Model 587 Interior (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our customers expect the highest quality products from Peterbilt, and the new Model 587 interior represents our passion for continuous improvement and purposeful innovation,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “This exciting interior design focuses on what our customers have asked for: reliability, comfort, safety and ease of operation.”

The Model 587 dash brow has been re-contoured and lowered to provide exceptional forward visibility for a wide range of driver height profiles. In addition, the dash shape has been optimized to bring switches, controls and storage to within easy reach of the driver and help reduce distractions.

“From a design perspective, we focused on the touch points,” said Landon Sproull, Peterbilt Chief Engineer. “Hundreds of drivers were interviewed and measured during the research and development to ensure this new cab environment meets their needs.”

For example, the Model 587 also features new gauges positioned to maximize usability. The new 5″ color Driver Information Display communicates critical vehicle operational information to the driver. Also, the driver package provides an outstanding command position and includes an efficient pedal design with floor-mounted feel and actuation, as well as a new air over hydraulic clutch system that reduces pedal effort by fifty percent. Also new to the Model 587 is all-LED interior lighting, which dramatically extends bulb life and reduces battery power requirements.

“The gauges are easy to read, providing critical vehicle information to the driver,” said Sproull. “Everything from the dash shape to the position of the switches and gauges to the lighting has been designed for safety, comfort, and improved productivity.”

The new Model 587 is available in two trim levels, Prestige and the premium Platinum, which includes standard power windows and door locks, and standard heated mirrors. There is also an optional premium steering wheel that includes audio and cruise control functions.

“Overall, the new Model 587 interior enhances driver comfort and improves operational efficiency, which goes directly to our customer’s bottom line,” said Kozek. “The Model 587, based on a 2.3 meter wide cab, is an excellent vehicle for carriers who require the additional …read more
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Peterbilt Introduces New Vocational Model 567

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Peterbilt Introduces New Vocational Model 567

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled its all-new vocational Model 567 during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The Model 567 is the result of the most extensive product research and development in Peterbilt’s legendary line-up of vocational vehicles and sets the standard for quality, innovation, and reliability for the vocational market.

Peterbilt Introduces New Vocational Model 567 (Photo: Business Wire)

“The new Model 567 builds upon Peterbilt’s long history of providing customers with the most durable and reliable trucks that are designed to endure the harshest of vocational applications,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “From the 567’s rugged design and versatile configurations to its enhanced visibility and new spacious interior, this new model exceeds the demands of our customers’ unique vocational operating requirements.”

Quality & Durability

At the core of the 567 is the durable, new aluminum cab that is stronger for long-lasting endurance and comes standard to meet severe-service requirements. Strategically-placed steel reinforcements were designed to increase strength and optimize rigidity. The 567 cab endured rigorous testing at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mount Vernon, Washington.

“For additional strength and cab stability, steel upper A-pillars and rear corner reinforcements have been added,” said Landon Sproull, Peterbilt Chief Engineer. “The large cast aluminum front cab mounts distribute road stresses evenly, reducing road-induced wear and improving ride quality.”

In addition to cab durability, the signature stainless steel oval mesh grille and surround provide protection from gravel and road debris and bears the iconic Peterbilt styling. The new Metton® hood is highly resilient, absorbing many impacts that would shatter or crack other materials. The hood pivot system has a protection feature that directs energy around the cooling module in the event of an impact.

Visibility Enhancements

The outstanding forward lighting system on the Model 567 is a proven design that significantly enhances down-road visibility and reduces driver fatigue. The headlamps feature projector module low beams, which have a 2,000 hour lifecycle, and complex reflector high beams. Peterbilt’s signature pod-mounted design helps protect the headlight from potential damage to the fender, common occurrences on congested jobsites.

Maximum forward visibility is achieved through a …read more
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