Choose the Peterbilt 567 for OTR driver comfort — its 80" sleeper options exceed the Peterbilt 520's 0" maximum. The Peterbilt 567 offers more peak power (510 hp vs 500 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
| Spec | Peterbilt 520 85 available · from $122,500 | Peterbilt 567 488 available · from $21,995 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Options | ||
| Engine options | PACCAR MX-11, Cummins L9, Cummins X12 | PACCAR MX-13, PACCAR MX-11, Cummins Westport |
| Horsepower range | 260–500 hp | NaN–510 hp |
| Peak torque | 1,700 lb-ft | 1,850 lb-ft |
| Weight Ratings | ||
| GVWR (max) | 66,000 lbs | — |
| GCWR | 66,000 lbs | — |
| Transmission Options | ||
| Transmissions | Allison 4500 RDS, PACCAR Automated 12-speed (TX-12) | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase options | 4 options (152"–212") | 0 options (undefined"–undefined") |
Choose the Peterbilt 567 for OTR driver comfort — its 80" sleeper options exceed the Peterbilt 520's 0" maximum. The Peterbilt 567 offers more peak power (510 hp vs 500 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
Both the Peterbilt 520 and Peterbilt 567 hold strong resale value among owner-operators and fleets. Resale depends heavily on mileage, maintenance history, and regional demand — not OEM brand alone. Check current listings on TruckRadar for real-world asking prices.
No. The Peterbilt 520 is built by Peterbilt and the Peterbilt 567 is built by Peterbilt. Both are Class 8 conventional tractors but differ in powertrain options, cab dimensions, dealer networks, and MSRP.
The Peterbilt 520 tops out at 500 hp / 1700 lb-ft torque. The Peterbilt 567 tops out at 510 hp / 1850 lb-ft. GVWR is 66,000 lbs for the Peterbilt 520 and similar lbs for the Peterbilt 567.
TruckRadar has 573 Peterbilt 520 and Peterbilt 567 trucks available right now from dealers nationwide. Search by make, model, price, and location at truckradar.ai.
| Sleeper sizes |
| No sleeper |
| 44", 58", 72", 80" |
| Pricing (estimated) |
| Base MSRP range | $200,000–$280,000 | — |