2027 PETERBILT 589

2027

111 mi

New

VD 857525

Overview This new 2027 Peterbilt Model 589 Traditional day cab is a heavy haul tractor spec’d for hauling machinery and heavy equipment. It’s rated at 160,000 lbs GCW with an 80,000 lb GVWR. It rides on a 266-inch wheelbase with a 20,000 lb front axle, 46,000 lb tandem rears and a 20,000 lb self-steering pusher axle. A Cummins X15 and an Eaton 18-speed manual transmission make up the drivetrain, and the truck leaves ready to work: a Fontaine-installed wet kit for lowboy and hydraulic tail trailers, a Merritt cab rack, full fenders, and grille-mounted LED strobes. Engine & Drivetrain Power comes from a Cummins X15 Production Series (2024 emissions) rated 605 hp at 1,950 rpm, governed at 2,000 rpm, with 2,050 lb-ft at 1,000 rpm. The engine is a 2026 model year engine. The powertrain is optimized for performance in vocational and heavy GCWR applications. Equipment includes: EMUX electronics architecture and a Predictive Cruise Control package Jacobs compression brake, with engine brake controls on the right-hand column 12-pin remote PTO/throttle provision in the engine bay, with PTO maximum engine speed set at 1,400 rpm PACCAR 160-amp brushed alternator and PACCAR 12V starter Four PACCAR Premium 12V dual-purpose batteries (2,920 CCA), a battery jumper terminal under the hood on the LH frame rail, a Kissling 300A power disconnect switch mounted on the battery box, and a low voltage disconnect system 110–120V immersion-type block heater, a 2-speed fan clutch for frequent start/stops, and a high-efficiency cooling system 37.4 CFM air compressor and a Davco 382 fuel/water separator Twin 15-inch premium stainless steel cowl-mounted air cleaners with slotted stainless caps Exhaust is a dual SOC DPF/SCR single module, RH under cab, feeding chrome dual exhaust pipes. The standpipes are 36-inch with 45-degree cut curved tips, chrome-plated steel at 7 inches in place of 5 inches. The Eaton RTLO20918B 18-speed transmission has an oil-to-water cooler, a chrome manual shifter and an HD input bearing for PTO operation. It pairs with a self-adjusting, pre-damped clutch that has a remote release-bearing lube hose under the hood. Driveline is an SPL350 HD-XL with two midship bearings and an SPL250 XL interaxle shaft. Two dash-mounted single-acting electric-over-air PTO controls are installed. Chassis & Axles The frame uses 10-3/4" steel rails to 354" with 3/8" rail thickness and a full steel inner liner. The rails are zinc-coated and anti-corrosion treated, with HD iron front spring brackets fore and aft and aluminum crossmembers. The end of frame is a tractor taper with crossmember and kingpin cutout. Dimensions are a 266" wheelbase, 99.9" front axle to back of cab, 166.1" cab to axle, and 222.1" cab to end of frame. The Holland FW70 fifth wheel top plate sits on a Holland Severe Duty 72-inch air slide. It has outboard mounting, a LH release, slide controls and an 8.6"–9.25" fifth wheel height. Frame-mounted deck plate and access packages run on both sides, with polished deck plate access steps. Up front is a Meritor MFS20 20,000 lb axle with a 3.5" drop, in a Meritor wide-track configuration. Steering is Sheppard HD94 dual-gear power steering with a frame-mounted reservoir and cooler. The rear is a Meritor RT46-160 46,000 lb tandem with heavy-wall drive axles and a 3.91 ratio. It has tandem diff locks with speed interlock and a separate dash control for full-lock traction control. The Watson-Chalin SL2065 self-steering pusher is rated at 20,000 lbs and is spaced 54" from the forward drive axle centerline. It includes its own air tank, PHP10 aluminum Preset+ hubs with cast drums, and a lift axle regulator and gauge with switch in the dash. It stows lifted higher to maximize ground clearance. Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes are fitted front and rear on PHP10 Preset+ hubs (iron front, aluminum rear), with pad dust shields. Other braking and safety equipment: Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program with ATC 6S6M ABS with an ABS off-road switch Tire pressure monitoring system Pneumatic park brake All axles run synthetic lubricant. Engineering-assigned ratings are 20,000 lbs front, 20,000 lbs first intermediate, 23,000 lbs second intermediate, 23,000 lbs rear, and 80,000 lbs GVWR. The air system has a Bendix AD-HF EP air dryer with heater, coalescing filter and extended purge, plus pull cords on all air tanks and nylon chassis hose. The air tanks are polished aluminum outside the frame rails, with natural aluminum tanks under the box. Trailer connections are 15-foot straight 3-in-1 air/electric lines with two 7-way plugs and a chromed hose tenna. A self-returning dash-mounted brake hand valve is included. The fuel system has a 26" polished aluminum 100-gallon RH tank and an 80-gallon LH tank, both behind the cab, with polished tank straps and a fuel cooler. The RH tank is split, with 55 gallons of fuel in the rear section and an additional thread boss for the lower hydraulic tank. The DEF tank is mounted LH back of cab under a polished stainless cover. Suspension The front suspension uses 20,000 lb taper leaf springs with Tenneco shocks, greasable spring pins and 70 mm spring spacer blocks. The rear is a Peterbilt Air Trac 46,000 lb suspension at 54" axle spacing, with a dash-mounted dump switch and indicator light. Cab air suspension is also included. Cab & Interior The aluminum day cab has a 131" BBC aluminum SFFA hood with a polished crown and spring tilt assist. It’s painted white (cab, hood, fenders and roof) over a black frame. Exterior features: Polished stainless rocker panels and 2" fender lips Stainless V-style outside sunvisor Chromed steel Texas-style bumper with two tow points and a heavy-duty external tow eye Polished, stylized aluminum battery box with non-slip step, and a RH aluminum non-slip aftertreatment cab entry step Four roof-mounted round Peterbilt air horns (two 23" and two 26") Heated, motorized 7"x18" stainless West Coast mirrors with two 8" heated convex mirrors, plus a look-down mirror over the passenger door Dark window tint, a one-piece curved windshield and a fixed three-piece rear window Inside is the Platinum Interior in Alpine Gray with a rubber floor and a thermal insulation package. Driver and passenger seats are Sears Atlas 80 air-ride high-backs in black UltraLeather with armrests and red seat belts. Cab features: Tilt/telescope steering column with a leather-wrapped premium multifunction wheel (audio and cruise controls) 15-inch digital cluster display with drive axle, transmission and engine oil temperature gauges, plus suspension and pusher axle air pressure, engine and PTO hourmeters, turbo boost and percent torque 7-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and a four-speaker package Cobra 29LX CB radio with weatherband Keyless entry, power door locks and windows, and a fresh-air heater/AC Ambient lighting and a pull-out work tray over the glove box Factory telematics hardware with J1939 provisions Lighting is heated LED pod headlights with integral turn signals, five LED marker lights, mirror-mounted LED turn signals, and two flush-mounted LED load lights. Switch and wiring are provided for fog, beacon/strobe and auxiliary lights. A removable bugscreen, triangle reflector kit, fire extinguisher, and variable 87–112 dB backup alarm round out the cab. Body & Equipment Fontaine Modification installed a wet kit for lowboy and hydraulic tail trailers, set up for 15 GPM at 2,800 PSI. It includes: Bezares PTO and pump Relief valve and filter #16 K Series male pressure and female return quick disconnects Whip hoses to the center of the fifth wheel The kit holds up to 35 gallons of standard hydraulic fluid. The Merritt cab rack is a base LSR with a jail bar window and Option Package 328 (split trays, split chain hangers and light tabs). It also has a toolbox, a light bar mount with a Whelen light bar, and Grote LED work lights. Full stainless steel fenders (four Hogebuilt 2706 430 on Lelox 5167-2 mounts) and full aluminum Pederson Brothers fenders on the lift axle are installed. Four Grote Workshield LED strobe lights are mounted on the front grille. Stainless Peterbilt rear mudflap hangers complete the package. Tires & Wheels The steer axle runs 20-ply 315/80R22.5 M870 tires on Alcoa 89U637 22.5x9.00 high-polish aluminum wheels. The pusher axle uses the same tire and wheel spec. The drive axles carry eight 14-ply 11R24.5 M726ELA tires on Alcoa 985657 24.5x8.25 high-polish severe-service aluminum wheels. Warranty & Protection This unit comes with Peterbilt Class 8 Standard Coverage for 1 year/100,000 miles (160,000 km). The base emissions warranty runs 5 years/100,000 miles, and the 2024 series emissions engine is listed as warranty only. A 5-year Cummins SmartLINQ RD subscription is included. Fontaine Modification warrants goods it designs and manufactures against defects in material and workmanship for 12 months after shipment.

605 HP

CUMMINS

X15

Diesel

Manual

EATON

18 Spd

3.91

Air Trac

Class 8: 33,001 pounds or greater

20,000 lb

46,000 lb

266 in

Left Hand Drive

White

Standard Cab

Conventional