2027 PETERBILT 589

2027

111 mi

New

VD 857524

Overview This new 2027 Peterbilt Model 589 Traditional day cab tractor is spec’d for heavy equipment service hauling machinery. It’s set up to pull a 53-foot flatbed trailer and carries a 160,000 lb GCW rating. The frame is 10-3/4" steel, with Meritor tandem rears, a 20,000 lb self-steering pusher axle and a Platinum interior, making it a heavy-haul tractor that’s still comfortable to drive every day. Engine & Drivetrain The engine is a Cummins X15 Production Series (2024 emissions) rated at 605 HP at 1,950 RPM and 2,050 lb-ft of torque at 1,000 RPM, governed at 2,000 RPM. The powertrain is optimized for performance in vocational applications and heavy GCWR, and it’s built for a typical operating speed of 75 MPH. Maximum accelerator and cruise control speeds are set at 68 MPH, and the PTO maximum engine speed is 1,400 RPM. The engine runs on EMUX electronics architecture and includes a Jacobs compression brake, with engine brake controls on the right-hand column. Other engine features are a predictive cruise control package, a high-efficiency cooling system, a 2-speed fan clutch for frequent starts and stops, a 37.4 CFM air compressor, and a 12-pin remote PTO/throttle provision in the engine bay. It also has a 110–120V immersion block heater and a Davco 382 fuel/water separator. A 5-year SmartLINQ RD subscription is included. Power goes through an Eaton RTLO20918B 18-speed transmission with an oil-to-water cooler and a chrome manual shifter. It has a self-adjusting, pre-damped clutch with a remote release-bearing lube hose, plus an HD input bearing for PTO operation. Two dash-mounted, single-acting, electric-over-air PTO controls are included. The driveline is an SPL350 HD-XL with two midship bearings and an SPL250 XL interaxle driveline, and the rear axle ratio is 3.91. Dual SOC exhaust is used, with the DPF/SCR single module under the cab on the right side. It has 36" chrome 7" standpipes with 45-degree curved tips. Electrical equipment includes a PACCAR 160-amp brushed alternator and a PACCAR 12V starter. There are four PACCAR Premium 12V dual-purpose batteries (2,920 CCA) and a battery jumper terminal under the hood. A Kissling 300A cab power disconnect switch and a low-voltage disconnect system round it out. Chassis & Axles The frame uses 10-3/4" steel rails (3/8" thick) running to 354". It has a full steel inner liner, zinc-coated anti-corrosion treated rails, aluminum crossmembers and HD iron front spring brackets. The end of frame is a tractor taper with a crossmember and kingpin cutout. Wheelbase is 266", with a 99.9" front axle to back of cab, 166.1" cab to axle and 222.1" cab to end of frame. The front axle is a Meritor MFS20 rated at 20,000 lbs with a 3.5" drop and Meritor wide track. It has PHP10 iron Preset+ hubs and Sheppard HD94 dual-gear power steering with a frame-mounted reservoir and cooler. The rears are Meritor RT46-160 rated at 46,000 lbs, with heavy-wall drive axles and PHP10 aluminum Preset+ hubs. Traction features are a tandem diff lock with speed interlock and a separate dash control for full-lock traction. A Watson-Chalin SL2065 self-steering pusher axle rated at 20,000 lbs sits 54" ahead of the forward drive axle. It stows higher when lifted to maximize ground clearance, and the lift axle regulator and gauge are controlled from the dash. Engineering ratings are a 20,000 lb front GAWR, intermediate GAWRs of 20,000 lbs and 23,000 lbs, a 23,000 lb rear GAWR and an 80,000 lb GVWR. Synthetic lubricant is used on all axles. Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes are fitted front and rear, with pad dust shields. Safety systems include Bendix ESP electronic stability with ATC, 6S6M ABS with an off-road switch, tire pressure monitoring and a pneumatic park brake. The Bendix AD-HF EP air dryer has a heater and extended purge. Polished aluminum air tanks with pull cords sit outside the frame rails. Suspension The rear suspension is a Peterbilt Air Trac rated at 46,000 lbs with a 54" axle spread and a dash-mounted dump switch with indicator light. The front uses 20,000 lb taper leaf springs, Tenneco shocks and greasable spring pins. The cab rides on air suspension. Cab & Interior The aluminum cab has a 131" BBC aluminum hood with a polished crown and spring tilt assist. Inside is the Platinum interior in Alpine Gray with a rubber floor. Both seats are high-back, air-ride Sears Atlas 80s in black Ultraleather, with armrests and red seat belts. The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel has audio and cruise controls on a tilt/telescoping column. The 15" digital cluster displays drive axle oil temperatures, plus engine and transmission oil temperatures, turbo boost and engine percent torque. It also shows suspension and pusher axle air pressure, along with engine and PTO hour meters. Other cab equipment includes a 7" infotainment display with Apple CarPlay, a four-speaker midlevel audio package, and a Cobra 29LX CB with weatherband. Keyless entry, power locks and windows, a combination heater/AC, thermal insulation and ambient lighting are included. There’s also a pull-out work tray over the glove box. On the outside, the cab has a one-piece curved windshield, dark window tint and a 3-piece rear window. It has a stainless V-style visor, heated and motorized 7"x18" West Coast mirrors with heated 8" convex mirrors, and a look-down mirror. Other exterior features are polished stainless rocker panels, four roof-mounted round Peterbilt air horns, LED pod headlights with heaters and LED bullet marker lights. Body & Equipment The fifth wheel is a Holland FW70 top plate on a Holland severe-duty 72" air slide, outboard-mounted with a left-hand release and a fifth wheel height of 8.6"–9.25". It has 15' straight air and electrical lines with dual 7-way plugs. The deck plate is frame-mounted with polished access steps on both sides, and there are flush LED in-bed load lights. Wiring is provided for a beacon/strobe, auxiliary lights and telematics. Fuel is carried in polished 26" aluminum tanks: a 100-gallon split tank on the right side behind the cab, with 55 gallons of fuel in the rear section, and an 80-gallon tank on the left side behind the cab. A fuel cooler is included. The DEF tank is on the left side behind the cab under a polished stainless cover. Other equipment includes a chrome steel Texas-style bumper with two tow points, a heavy-duty external tow eye and a removable bug screen. It also has stainless rear mudflap hangers and a backup alarm. The paint is a two-stage Axalta white on the cab, hood, fenders and roof over a black frame. Tires & Wheels The steer tires are Bridgestone M870 315/80R22.5 20-ply on Alcoa high-polish aluminum 22.5x9.00 wheels. The drive axles run eight Bridgestone M726ELA 11R24.5 14-ply tires on Alcoa high-polish, severe-service aluminum 24.5x8.25 wheels. The pusher axle runs Bridgestone M870 315/80R22.5 20-ply tires on Alcoa high-polish 22.5x9.00 aluminum wheels. Warranty & Protection This new unit comes with Peterbilt Class 8 Standard Coverage for 1 year/100,000 miles (160,000 km). It also carries a base emissions warranty of 5 years/100,000 miles.

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