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Peterbilt · Class 8 · Electric

520 / 520EV (refuse)

Model years ~2016-2026 · Low cab forward (cabover), 65-deg tilt; dual/RH-drive

A cab-over Class 8 built for refuse - rear loader, automated/rh side loader, front loader. Powered by Diesel: PACCAR MX-11 (to 430 hp/1,550 lb-ft), PX-9 (to 380 hp/1,250 lb-ft); 520EV: BEV (LFP), peak ~670 hp.

GVWR
89,000 lb
Est. payload
Body-dep.
Horsepower
320 hp
From (est.)
$258,000
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Make / ModelPeterbilt 520 / 520EV (refuse)
Model years~2016-2026
Weight classClass 8
Cab styleLow cab forward (cabover), 65-deg tilt; dual/RH-drive
GVWRDiesel up to ~89,000
GCWR520EV ~66,000
Est. payloadBuild dependent (front/side/rear loader)
Front axle (FAWR)Diesel 12,000-20,000; 520EV 20,000-23,000
Rear axle (RAWR)Diesel 21,000-78,000 (tandem); 520EV ~46,000
Rear axle configTandem
WheelbaseNOT SOURCED at model level (refuse-body dependent)
EngineDiesel: PACCAR MX-11 (to 430 hp/1,550 lb-ft), PX-9 (to 380 hp/1,250 lb-ft); 520EV: BEV (LFP), peak ~670 hp
HorsepowerDiesel 320-430; 520EV peak ~670
Torque (lb-ft)Diesel 1,000-1,650
TransmissionAllison automatic (diesel); EV direct/2-speed e-drive
Typical bodiesRefuse - rear loader, automated/RH side loader, front loader
NotesDedicated refuse cabover. 520EV: ~150-mi range, ~3-hr charge. Final specs depend on the specific build/order
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WB NOT reliably sourced; axle ranges sourced Payload, GVWR and axle ratings are configuration-dependent estimates. Confirm against a VIN-decoded chassis spec sheet before ordering.

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