
PETERBILT 579
ENDURING CRAFTSMANSHIP
DURABILITY
Built to Work Hard
Offering years of durable performance, the lightweight, solid aluminum cab design that is built to last, the 579 provides the most durable, highest quality fit and finish. The ergonomic cab and generously sized sleeper are designed for maximum productivity and comfort.
ENGINE OPTIONS
POWERED BY QUALITY
Quality Performance, Application Optimized

The combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission provides a fully integrated powertrain that reduces weight to improve fuel economy and overall performance. Smooth, automated shifting makes driving easier, resulting in fewer clutch-related wear issues.
TECHNOLOGY
SMARTNAV
Moving Forward
An intelligent navigation and communications center, SmartNavTM combines a full-color touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition and productivity apps. The system features GPS navigation that calculates truck-friendly routes, real-time vehicle data, WiFi capability and up to four camera views.
POWERTRAIN, DRIVETRAIN & EXHAUST
ENGINE
PACCAR MX-13Cummins ISX
EXHAUST
SingleDual
REAR AXLES
PACCAR 40K Tandem – 40K lbsTRANSMISSION
PACCAREaton Fuller Automated
Eaton Fuller Manual
Allison
CAB/SLEEPER, HOOD & SEATS
CAB
AluminumSleeper
High Roof Prestige InteriorHigh Roof Platinum Interior
Low Roof W/Prestige Interior
UltraLoft Platinum Interior
UltraLoft Premier Interior
UltraLoft Prestige Interior
HOOD
BBCSEATS
Sears Atlas PassSears Atlas Driver
Rolltek Equipped Atlas Driver
Peterbilt ST Pass
Peterbilt ST Driver
2 Person Pass
Non Furnished Pass
Peterbilt HP Driver
Peterbilt LX Driver
Peterbilt LX Pass
AIR CLEANERS, BATTERY BOX & BUMPER
Air Cleaners
Air Cleaner FirewallInside/Outside Air Intake
BATTERY BOX
AluminumBUMPER
Aero BumperAerodynamic Molded
Bright Package