KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 27, 2017 – A Kenworth T880S bridge formula mixer chassis will be auctioned at the 12th annual Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program auction Jan. 24 at the World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas. The T880S with a set-forward front axle is equipped with a PACCAR MX-11 engine rated at 430-hp and 1,650 lb-ft of torque, and a BridgeKing® 11-cubic yard bridge formula mixer with a high performance drum contributed by Con-Tech Manufacturing.
Other contributing supplier sponsors of equipment for the T880S are Meritor (axles), Hendrickson (rear suspension), Watson & Chalin (lift axle), Alcoa (wheels), Bridgestone (tires), and Allison Transmission (transmission). The truck was provided by Kenworth and Kenworth of Central Florida – Orlando.
Proceeds from the auction will support CIM’s educational programs, and help fund scholarships for students pursuing a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management at Middle Tennessee State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Texas State University and California State University – Chico.
“This is an excellent way for Kenworth, Con-Tech Manufacturing, Kenworth of Central Florida, and our other valued supplier partners to support CIM’s very important program designed to develop the concrete industry’s leaders of the future,” said Kevin Baney, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing.
The Kenworth T880S with the Con-Tech Manufacturing BridgeKing Mixer Package will be auctioned between 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the live auction in North Hall Room N262 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Internet bidding is also available on the Ritchie Bros. website at: www.rbauction.com.
For more information, visit: www.concretedegree.com/auction.
