Overview

Overview
This 2027 Peterbilt 567 aluminum day cab conventional is configured as a construction dump truck for on/off-highway hauling of construction materials, with a self-steering pusher axle ahead of the tandem rear drive axles and a 16'6" Heritage Steel Smooth Side end-dump body.

Engine & Drivetrain
Powered by a Cummins X15 rated 450 HP at 1,900 RPM, governed at 2,000 RPM, with 1,650 lb-ft of torque at 950 RPM (2024-emissions series, model-year 2026 engine designation). EMUX electronics architecture, typical operating speed set at 62 MPH, and powertrain calibrated for frequent-start/stop duty cycles. Cruise control is limited to 68 MPH, accelerator-limited road speed is 68 MPH, and PTO engine speed is capped at 1,400 RPM. Paired with an Allison 4500 RDS-P Rugged Duty Series automatic transmission (Gen 6, 6-speed configuration) with a dash-mounted push-button shifter, TC-531 torque converter, Allison World Trans primary shift schedule 2, neutral-at-stop, and rolling-direction-change shift inhibit. SPL170 HD-XL driveline with 1 midship bearing and an SPL170 XL interaxle driveline for the tandem rear axles. Jacobs engine compression brake with controls on the RH column. Dash-mounted single-acting electric-over-hydraulic PTO control, hotshift PTO configured for the Allison automatic to run the body hoist, plus a 12-pin remote PTO/throttle provision in the engine bay. PACCAR 160-amp brushed alternator, PACCAR premium starter, three PACCAR premium 12V dual-purpose batteries (2,190 CCA), low-voltage disconnect system, and a 110-120V immersion-type block heater. 2-speed fan clutch, 18.7 CFM aspirated air compressor, high-efficiency cooling system, dual self-cleaning under-hood pre-cleaners plus a firewall-mounted air cleaner. Single RH-side exhaust with DPF/SCR under cab in a single module, and a curved-tip chrome standpipe with clear coat.

Chassis & Axles
Front axle load rated 20,000 lbs, rear axle load rated 46,000 lbs, GCW 80,000 lbs. GAWR: front 20,000 lbs, first intermediate (pusher) 12,350 lbs, second intermediate 23,000 lbs, rear 23,000 lbs; GVWR 78,350 lbs. Wheelbase is 232", on a 10-3/4" steel-rail frame (3/8" thickness) to 354" with a full steel inner liner, HD iron front spring brackets, zinc-coated anti-corrosion-treated frame rails, and aluminum frame rail crossmembers. Maximum grade rating is 6%. Front axle is a PACCAR FX-20 rated 20,000 lbs with a 4" drop, taper leaf springs and shocks, Sheppard HD94 dual-gear power steering with a frame-mounted, cooled reservoir, Bendix air disc ADB22X front brakes, severe-service disc brake rotors, and PHP10 iron preset+ hubs. Rear axle is a Meritor RT46-160 tandem rated 46,000 lbs, paired with a Watson-Chalin SL13 self-steering pusher axle rated 13,500 lbs (49" pusher spacing from the forward drive axle centerline, includes 1 air tank), on a 4.30 rear axle ratio with a differential lock and speed interlock on the tandem axles. Bendix air disc ADB22X rear brakes, heavy-wall drive axles, pneumatic park brake, ABS (6S6M) with an off-road switch, tire pressure monitoring system, and synthetic axle lubricant throughout. Lift axle regulator and gauge with a dash-mounted switch, and the stowed lift axle lowers to maximize body clearance. Fuel and battery equipment includes a 26" aluminum 120-gallon fuel tank mounted LH under cab with a non-slip step, a fuel cooler, an LH BOC-mounted DEF tank (1:1–2:1 DEF-to-fuel ratio) with a polished stainless steel cover and small-capacity sizing (14-gallon HD / 5.5-gallon MD), an aluminum space-saver battery box mounted RH BOC with side access, an aluminum non-slip aftertreatment cab entry step, a chromed tapered steel bumper with 2 tow points, and a heavy-duty external tow eye.

Suspension
Hendrickson HMX EX 460 rear suspension rated 46,000 lbs with a 54" spread, Haulmaax rubber-block design rated for a 70K creep rating, with dedicated shock absorbers for the HMX EX suspension.

Cab & Interior
Aluminum day cab (no sleeper) with a Metton hood, stainless steel crown and grille with tilt assist, and a thermal insulation package. Prestige interior finished in Sterling Gray. Peterbilt LX premium driver seat — air-ride, high-back, Mordura trim — paired with a Peterbilt ST non-adjustable, high-back passenger seat with Mordura trim and a static riser; driver and passenger armrests included. Multi-function steering wheel with PB logo, integrated audio and cruise controls, and a tilt/telescoping column. One-piece curved windshield, 1-piece fixed glass rear cab window, power door locks and windows, combo fresh-air heater/air conditioner, cab air suspension, and a stainless steel outside sunvisor. Peterbilt Aero motorized, heated mirrors with integrated convex lenses (body-color housing), plus a black-housing look-down mirror over the passenger door. ConcertClass AM/FM radio with weatherband and 3.5mm aux input, a standard 2-speaker package, Bluetooth phone/audio with USB port, and a Uniden PC78LTX CB radio on a low-mount LH cowl antenna. Global telematics hardware is installed with SmartLINQ Remote Diagnostics (5-year subscription included) and an F/O telematics wiring provision (J1939, power, ground). A 15" digital cluster display shows engine oil temperature, transmission oil temperature, air filter restriction pressure, tractor brake application air pressure, engine and PTO hourmeters, turbo boost pressure, engine percent torque, and pusher axle pressure. Additional equipment includes a rear-wall map/record pocket, a removable bugscreen behind the grille, electric windshield wipers with intermittent feature, a textured NFPA-compliant exterior entry grab handle, auto-reset circuit protection, a triangle reflector kit, a fire extinguisher, a 107 dB backup alarm, daytime running lights, self-canceling turn signals, and headlight projector module pods with fender-mounted turn signals. Engine idle shutdown is configured with a timer.

Body & Equipment
Heritage Steel Smooth Side end-dump body, 16'6" long and 99" wide. Sides are 60" tall in 1/4" AR-450 with a 1/2" ID threaded pipe probe hole on each side, front-post-only side posts, a 3/16" rear post, and a formed 3/16" AR-450 top rail with a built-in inverted angle (no separate sideboards needed). Floor is 1/4" AR-450 with formed 3/16" longsills and a formed bottom rail. Bulkhead is 1/4" AR-450 built for a trunnion-style hoist, with a 24" full-width, 10-gauge cab shield featuring a 6" face and tarp deflector. Tailgate is 60" tall, 1/4" AR-450, single-panel with horizontal bracing, an overslung top hinge with an air-operated hi-lift (heavy-duty cylinders in the rear post with access panels), air-tailgate controls, and remote grease lines installed for the tailgate latch. Hydraulics consist of a trunnion-mount telescopic front hoist with a hotshift PTO for the Allison automatic transmission, a direct-mount pump with a feathering air-control shifter valve, a between-seats tower for body/strobe/regulator/tarp controls, a rear-mounted pump kickout switch, and a steel slim hydraulic tank installed in the hoist doghouse — a 3-line system with shutoff valves and dash-mounted PTO-engaged/body-up indicator lights. LED body lighting package, combo stop/turn/tail lights in the rear post, and dual front strobes (one atop each front post) plus a strobe in each rear post. Additional equipment includes a driver-side front ladder with a step below the bottom rail and a full-length round grab handle, front-only inside steps, steel front splash guards, full-width Heritage rear mud flaps (strap-hooked with chains), a driver-side shovel holder, an 8" pipe rear apron, aluminum diamond-plate bottom rail covers, round combo rear chassis lights in a hinge-mounted ID cluster plate, a shortened/reused factory exhaust stack, an installed body prop, and a back-up alarm. Tarp system is an Aero electric arm flip tarp in asphalt-grade material (without expandable sides or rear flap), with a wind screen mounted at the front of the cab shield. Body is finished in a sandblasted, primed, and painted black finish with conspicuity tape on the bottom rail and tailgate; cab, hood, fenders, and roof are finished in a two-stage Axalta white paint with a black frame. Cab-to-body spacing is approximately 7", with an overhang of approximately 15" body plus an 8" apron.

Tires & Wheels
Front steer tires are 20-ply 315/80R22.5 M870 on Accuride 22.5x9.00 aluminum wheels, standard polish, 3.12" inset. Rear tandem tires are 16-ply 11R24.5 M799 (8 total, dual-mounted) on Accuride 24.5x8.25 aluminum wheels, standard polish. The self-steering pusher axle rides on 14-ply 11R22.5 R273 Ecopia tires mounted on Accuride 22.5x8.25 aluminum wheels, standard polish.

Warranty & Protection
As a new Peterbilt, this unit is backed by a 5-year/100,000-mile base emissions warranty (Cummins engines) and Peterbilt Class 8 standard coverage of 1 year/100,000 miles (160,000 km).