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Isuzu Giga vs Kenworth T800

The Isuzu Giga is ahead on: narrower to transport. The Kenworth T800 is ahead on: lifts or carries more.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Isuzu Giga and the Kenworth T800 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Isuzu Giga

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    Kenworth T800

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureIsuzu GigaKenworth T800
GCWHigher is better50,000 kg149,685 kg+199%
Overall widthLower is better2.49 m2.502 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall length6.93 mNot published
Overall height (cab roof)3.2 mNot published
Wheelbase3.885 mfront axle to centre of rear bogieNot published
Tandem axle spacing1.31 m1.321 mtandem used in the turning-radius table
Front overhang1.4 m1.232 m
Rear overhang1.645 mfrom centre of rear bogieNot published
Front axle to back of cab0.764 m1.882 m
Back of cab to rear end4.766 mNot published
Behind cab equipment to rear bogie centre2.45 mNot published
Cab height above frame2.196 m2.083 m
Frame height at front0.915 mat front axle, unladenNot published
Frame height at rear1.035 mat rear axles, unladenNot published
Overall width2.49 mdimensioned on the maker's rear view2.502 m
Front track2.01 mdimensioned on the maker's front view2.101 mfront tyre centres
Rear track1.85 mmaker's RT, on the rear view1.9 mcentres of rear duals
Width across rear tyres2.44 mmaker's ORT, on the rear viewNot published
Turning circle14.6 mkerb to kerbNot published
Bumper to back of cab (BBC)Not published3.114 m
Tilted hood height above frameNot published2.103 mhood fully tilted, from bottom of frame rail
Front axle to front of tilted hoodNot published2.225 mhood tilt clearance
Width over mirrorsNot published2.87 mfront view
Width over front tyresNot published2.413 mfront view
Frame widthNot published0.864 moutside of frame rails
Cab widthNot published1.834 mrear view
Turning radiusNot published8.534 m
Max wheel cutNot published54°up to

Weight

Kerb weight7,810 kgNot published
GVW24,000 kgGVMNot published
GCW50,000 kgGCM149,685 kgGCW ratings to
Front axle load6,600 kgloading limit at groundNot published
Rear axle load20,865 kgloading limit at ground (tandem)Not published
Front axle capacityNot published9,979 kgsingle front axle
Twin steer front axle capacityNot published17,010 kg

Engine

Engine modelIsuzu 6WG1-TCC, turbocharged and intercooled, common railNot published
EmissionsJNLT 05 / ADR 80/03 (cooled EGR + DPD)Not published
Cylinders6Not published
Displacement15.7 LNot published
Gross power350 kW (469 hp)JIS gross, at 1,800 rpmNot published
Net power338 kW (453 hp)DIN net, at 1,800 rpmNot published
Max torque2,255 NmDIN net at 1,300 rpm; 2,334 Nm JIS grossNot published

Transmission

GearboxEaton RTLO 18918B 18-speed constant mesh manualNot published
ClutchSpicer twin plate 15.5 in, air assistedNot published

Axles

Rear axle ratio3.73:1Not published
Rear axlesMeritor RT-40-145GP tandem, 18,100 kg, inter-axle and cross locksNot published
Front axleMeritor FG941, 6,600 kgNot published
Rear suspensionHendrickson HAS461 airbag, 20,865 kg at groundNot published

Tyres

Tyres295/80R22.5 steer, 11R22.5 drive, 22.5 x 8.25 steel wheels295/75R22.5 (Bridgestone R287 front, turning-radius reference spec)

Service capacities

Fuel tank550 Lframe-mounted aluminiumNot published

Performance

Top speed100 km/hspeed limited; geared 128 km/h at 1,800 rpmNot published

Chassis

Axle configurationsNot publishedSingle, tandem and tridem drives; front drive axles; pusher and tag axles; twin steer
Frame railsNot publishedSingle rail 10-5/8 x 5/16 in to 10-11/16 x 1/2 in; double inserted 11-5/8 x 3/8 in
Front springsNot published59 in taper leaf, 12,000-22,000 lb
RadiatorNot published1,440 to 1,780 sq in (1,780 sq in on Wide Hood)

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published48,000 km
Air filterNot publishedevery year, or when restriction passes 20 in H2O
Axle oilNot publishedflush and refill at 400,000 km (non-ESI) or 800,000 km (ESI)
DEF pump filterNot published160,000 km

Sources: Isuzu Giga EXY 240-460 6x4 specification sheet ARK1422 02/21 (Isuzu Australia Limited) · Kenworth Heavy Duty Body Builder Manual 2012 (T800/W900/C500), section 3 Dimensions

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Isuzu GigaKenworth T800Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Isuzu Giga vs Kenworth T800: questions

Which lifts or carries more, the Isuzu Giga or Kenworth T800?

The Kenworth T800: Isuzu Giga 50,000 kg, Kenworth T800 149,685 kg (gcw), a 199% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Isuzu Giga or Kenworth T800?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 2.49 m, Kenworth T800 2.502 m (overall width), a 0% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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