14/07/2026
90,000 trucks. More than 55 years of Australasian manufacturing. One incredible journey.
KENWORTH Australia has reached an extraordinary milestone, delivering the 90,000th Kenworth designed and built at its Bayswater plant in Melbourne.
For us here in New Zealand, this milestone holds special significance.
Every new Kenworth delivered to a Kiwi operator begins its journey at Bayswater, designed, engineered and manufactured specifically for the demanding conditions found across this part of the world.
Kenworth recognised Australasia as an important market and made a long term commitment to manufacturing locally.
That investment has created trucks tailored to our roads, our industries and the harsh environments our operators work in every day.
The milestone truck, a T909 built for McColls Transport, represents more than a production number. It reflects generations of skilled people, continuous innovation and an unwavering commitment to performance, durability and reliability.
From everyone at Southpac Trucks, congratulations to the entire PACCAR Australia and Kenworth team, and thank you for having New Zealand along for the ride.
Here’s to the people behind the badge, the operators who put their trust in it and the road to 100,000.
Congratulations, Kenworth Australia.