Peterbilt Class 6-7

Peterbilt 220 (cabover)

Low cab forward (cabover) • Production 2008–present

Day cab, crew cab Urban delivery, beverage, food service, severe-duty service body

In production

Class

Class 6-7

Type

Low cab forward (cabover)

Production

2008–present

GVWR

19,500-33,000 lb

About the Peterbilt 220 (cabover)

The Peterbilt 220 is Peterbilt's medium-duty cabover (low cab forward). Class 6-7 GVWR depending on configuration. Built on the same PACCAR cabover platform as Kenworth K270/K370. Used for urban delivery, beverage distribution, food service, and severe-duty service bodies. PACCAR PX-7 (6.7L) standard for Class 6; PX-9 (8.9L) for Class 7. Right-hand drive option for curbside operations.

Overview

Specifications

Manufacturer: Peterbilt
Class: Class 6-7
Vehicle type: Low cab forward (cabover)
Cab type: Day cab, crew cab
Production years: 2008–present
Applications: Urban delivery, beverage, food service, severe-duty service body
Typical engines: PACCAR PX-7, PACCAR PX-9
Typical transmissions: Allison 2500/3000 automatic
GVWR range: 19,500-33,000 lb

Design and engineering

Low cab forward with tilt-cab service access. Aluminum cab. Available with conventional, right-hand drive, or dual-drive (driver can shift sides). Tighter turning radius than conventional Peterbilt medium-duty trucks (337/348).

Generations and major changes

220

2008–present

Modern Peterbilt cabover.

Market position and popularity

Steady niche seller — cabover market in US is small (most Class 6-7 buyers prefer conventional). Beverage and food service distributors are core market. Resale is modest.

Who buys this truck

Urban beverage distribution, food service, severe-duty service body operators in dense metros.

Common problems and reliability notes

PACCAR PX-7 DEF system issues. Cab tilt actuator wear at 250K+ miles. Power steering pump under heavy load.

Pros and cons

✓ Pros

• Urban turning radius
• Right-hand drive option
• Allison automatic standard

⚠ Cons

• Smaller US cabover market
• Engine service via tilt-cab
• Less body builder choice than Isuzu/Hino

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Peterbilt 220 (cabover)?

What years was the Peterbilt 220 (cabover) produced?

Peterbilt 220 (cabover) production started in 2008. The model remains in production today. There have been 1 distinct generations or major updates during this production run, each with significant changes in styling, engines, or features. Both new and used Peterbilt 220 (cabover) trucks are commonly available.

What engines come in the Peterbilt 220 (cabover)?

Peterbilt 220 (cabover) trucks typically come with one of these engines: PACCAR PX-7, PACCAR PX-9. Each engine choice has different reliability, fuel economy, and parts/service ecosystem implications — see our engine guides at /resources/guides/ for deeper comparisons.

Is the Peterbilt 220 (cabover) reliable?

Like all commercial diesels, the Peterbilt 220 (cabover) has known issue patterns: PACCAR PX-7 DEF system issues. Cab tilt actuator wear at 250K+ miles. Power steering pump under heavy load.… For full known-issue details and the recall/complaint history broken down by model year, see the dedicated sections on this page.

Who is the typical Peterbilt 220 (cabover) buyer?

Urban beverage distribution, food service, severe-duty service body operators in dense metros.

What are the most common Peterbilt 220 (cabover) recalls and complaints?

Open NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the Peterbilt 220 (cabover) vary by model year. See the table above for year-by-year breakdown with direct links to the recall and complaint detail pages. Common patterns across all years include DEF/SCR aftertreatment issues (on 2010+ models), EGR cooler failures at high mileage, and turbocharger boost-pressure faults — these affect most modern commercial diesels, not just this model.

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