New Peterbilt Model 567 & Model 589 Car Carriers Feature UltraLow Roof

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Peterbilt says features such as a best-in-class 95-inch roof make the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab the premier solution for hauling cars. (Photo courtesy of Peterbilt.)

Peterbilt has entered new low-profile configurations of its Model 567 and 589 heavy-duty Class 8 trucks into the car carrier market. The manufacturer says the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab has the car carrier industry’s lowest factory roof height at 95 inches (2,413 millimeters), thus eliminating the need for aftermarket modifications. The Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch (1,473-mm) Sleeper has a 100-in. (2,540-mm) roof height and a roomy 6.9-foot (2.1-meter) cab.

Meeting Car Carrier Requirements

Peterbilt worked with leading car carriers to develop the new configurations and says the trucks set new benchmarks in several areas, including safety, visibility, and driver comfort. Due to its roof height, the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab leads the industry in design and efficiency, the manufacturer says. The Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper is designed to address specific demands that over-the-road car hauling presents.

“The introduction of these two new configurations for car carrier applications is another example of how Peterbilt designs and manufactures products that provide individualized solutions for the unique needs of our customers,” says Peterbilt Chief Engineer Scott Newhouse.

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Peterbilt says its exclusive Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper combines the comfort and low-profile design that car carriers prioritize. (Photo courtesy of Peterbilt.)

Ready To Carry The Load

The trucks receive power from Paccar MX-11 or MX-13 engines. The Model 567 has power options ranging from 320 to 605 maximum horsepower (239 to 451 kilowatts), while the Model 589’s options range from 405 maximum HP (302 kW) to 605. Both configurations employ a heavy-duty 12-speed Paccar TX-12 automated transmission.

Each variant features Peterbilt’s lightweight aluminum cab incorporating a sprawling windshield and side-view mirrors for excellent visibility. The cab can also withstand the harshest of conditions, Peterbilt says. Drivers will enjoy ample interior comfort thanks to customizable dash panels, multiple power ports, best-in-class storage options, and more.

A Suite Of Safety Systems

Each truck implements numerous safety features to keep drivers and others on the road safer, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and enhanced collision mitigation, plus lane departure warning, highway departure warning, and side object detection.

Source: Peterbilt