A new aerodynamic reference
Peterbilt announced the 587 with EPA 2010 engine options and revised front-end aerodynamics.
Peterbilt 587 manufacturer announcement · March 24, 2010 ↗
THE ARCHIVED HIGHWAY FILE
Peterbilt
587 family
Separate the 2010 launch options from a documented 2012 raised-roof fleet configuration.
01 / FIND YOUR REFERENCE
Choose a reference edition
Start with the model configuration, then choose a publication and explore its documented equipment.
Catalogue reference
Selecting equipment records your research choice. It does not calculate dimensions, establish an available combination or rate a truck.
About this edition & its evidence
2012 model reference · June 2011 publication. One Penske fleet configuration. Its 191 in BBC includes the integral sleeper; A therefore uses a sleeper-inclusive label and endpoint for this edition. The source photo is explicitly not representative of the specification.
Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗
DIMENSION GUIDE / A–H
Precision visual reference
Select a measurement to highlight its endpoints and see what the chosen publication confirms.
Peterbilt 587 · 587 70 in raised-roof fleet example · 2012 Penske fleet specification · 0 published / 3 provisional* / 5 to verify
Front-view illustration pending. Width and height definitions remain available in the cards below.
Published value Needs verificationSchematic · not to scale
A / SIDE VIEW
Bumper to back of integral sleeper
Front bumper to the rear of the integral cab and sleeper. This source uses a sleeper-inclusive BBC convention, unlike a driving-cab-only measurement.
191 in*4,851 mm
Provisional reference — awaiting manufacturer confirmation. Do not treat this as a verified manufacturer measurement.
Fleet sheet cab dimension includes the integral 70 in sleeper.
Original illustrative views; not to scale, a certified drawing or a selected-build rendering. Endpoints explain the measurements. Published values come from the cited reference, never from the image.
Selected reference: Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration. Published values remain tied to this edition.
View the complete dimension table ↓02 / THE MEASUREMENTS
Published dimensions
587 70 in raised-roof fleet example · 2012 Penske fleet specification
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper to back of integral sleeper | 191 in *4,851 mm | Fleet sheet cab dimension includes the integral 70 in sleeper. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
| Wheelbase | 237 in *6,020 mm | One fleet specification, not the family wheelbase range. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
| Bumper to front axle (BA) | 51 in *1,295 mm | The sheet calls this front-axle set-back. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
5 dimensions still to verify · build record / measurement
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Overall tractor length | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Overall height | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Cab / body exterior width | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Width across mirrors | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Fifth-wheel height | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
Planning to transport the truck?
Measure fixed exterior width and mirror width separately, plus overall length, the highest accessory, fifth-wheel height and actual transport weight. Interior bunk width is not exterior width.
03 / UNDER THE SKIN
Powertrain & chassis
Cummins ISX15 · 450 hp. Tandem · 3.55 ratio · Low Air Leaf rear suspension. Read engine, gearbox and axle ratings together.
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet engine rating | 450 hp *336 kW | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
| Fleet engine torque | 1,650 lb-ft *2,237 N·m | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
| Fleet front axle rating | 13,200 lb *5,987 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
| Fleet rear axle rating | 40,000 lb *18,144 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
| Fleet GCVWR | 80,000 lb *36,287 kg | Combination rating of this specification; not trailer payload or a universal towing allowance. * Awaiting manufacturer confirmation.Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗ |
Documented cab options
- 70 in integral raised-roof sleeper
Documented transmissions
- Eaton RTLO-16913A · 13-speed overdrive manual
One Penske fleet configuration. Its 191 in BBC includes the integral sleeper; A therefore uses a sleeper-inclusive label and endpoint for this edition. The source photo is explicitly not representative of the specification.
04 / MODELS, YEARS & CHANGES
One badge.
Different reference points.
Publication dates and launch milestones do not establish continuous model-year ranges. Match the VIN, production date and equipment era.
One specific sleeper configuration
The Penske sheet adds a build-scoped wheelbase, axle equipment and powertrain reference.
Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗Inspection and build evidence
Check emissions and engine identity, integrated cab seals, cooling repairs, fairing mounts and slider travel. Measure actual height with roof equipment and suspension at operating ride height.
- VIN-linked factory build record and production date
- Engine and transmission identification plates
- Axle ratings, tyre ratings and fifth-wheel installation
- Physical measurements of the individual tractor
05 / PUTTING IT TO WORK
Match the trailer to the whole truck.
Assess the complete tractor and trailer combination: axle and tyre ratings, coupling capacity, swing clearance and actual loaded dimensions. A model badge does not establish a towing allowance.
HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CA
Flatbed
Start with deck length, load placement, axle distribution and cab-to-trailer clearance.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CAStep deck
Compare deck height, gooseneck geometry and the loaded combination’s height.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CARGN / equipment hauling
Check neck compatibility, fifth-wheel loading, wet-kit requirements and the complete axle layout.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CAHow trailer capacity works
Review the tractor, coupling, trailer, tyres and load as one combination.
Read the guidePulling a trailer
Confirm build-specific combination, axle, tyre and coupling ratings, kingpin and service connections, clearance and actual axle weights. GVW is the loaded truck; GCW is the loaded combination. Neither is trailer payload.
Moving the tractor as cargo
Give the carrier measured length, exterior and mirror widths, height, ground clearance and transport weight. Assess deck access, breakover, loaded height and securement together.
Deck height & loaded height ↗There is no single “587 towing capacity”.
The model badge, artwork and catalogue option selectors cannot rate an individual combination. Obtain the actual build limits and scale weights.
06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & open questions
Reviewed September 7, 2026. Manufacturer figures remain tied to their stated reference; converted equivalents are rounded; original source units are retained. Application and inspection notes are editorial guidance.
- Peterbilt 587 manufacturer announcement · March 24, 2010 ↗
- Penske 587 fleet specification · 2012 · one 70 in raised-roof configuration ↗
Reference-specific evidence needed
- Exterior widths remain unverified. The 191 in sleeper-inclusive BBC is a provisional fleet reference, not a manufacturer-confirmed family dimension.
- Overall length, mirror width, accessory height and ground-to-coupling height need build-specific measurements.
- Dated references are evidence points, not complete production-year ranges. Confirm the VIN and original order.
- The colour selector previews illustration colours. A dated factory exterior paint palette has not been verified.