Western Star trucks are a subsidiary of the Daimler AG, German auto manufacturer. These truck manufacturers have earned their reputation for manufacturing the most number of vocational and other work trucks, which performs jobs that no other truck can compete with. Western Star trucks are known for combining an unmatched durability in traditional truck bodies that provide higher levels of craftsmanship, comfort and quality.
Some of the applications for which Western Star trucks are available include mixer trucks. The Western Star 4964MX is an old model from this manufacturer which was also available in a mixer body truck configuration. Of the model year 1999, this truck was powered by a diesel M11 Cummins engine and paired with a 9 speed transmission to deliver 330 horsepower. To better support the mixer body, this truck had a walking beam suspension and tandem rear wheels.
The weight of the front axle of the Western Star 4964MX trucks is 20,000 pounds, while the weight of the rear axle is 46,000 pounds. The mixer body of this truck is a 10.5 CY mixer body from McNeilus. Some other features of the Western Star 4964MX truck include a rear drop axle and gears which are full locking. This truck has a white paint job. The ratio of this truck is 5.29.
The Western Star 4900SA truck is also available in a mixer truck configuration. This truck is also quite easy to maneuver because of its set back 50 inch axle, and its superior visibility hood. This truck is available in a standard BBC of 123 inches, and an optional BBC of 109 inches. The cab type is constructed of a steel conventional body. The interior of the cab meanwhile, features an expanded vinyl of Dakota Gray color. The hood of the cab is of a fiber glass super visibility hood.
The Western Star 4900SA truck is powered by a diesel DD13 Detroit engine which delivers 350 to 450 horsepower. Apart from this, you can also choose between the three optional engines, one of which is a diesel Cummins engine. The standard engine is paired with a FR-13210B Eaton Fuller transmission ranging in speeds of 10, 13, 11, 18 and 15.
The Western Star 4900SA truck has tandem rear axles, with a wheel base of 188 inches. The weight of the front axle is 12,000 pounds with a taper leaf suspension, while the weight of the rear axle is 40,000 pounds with a flat leaf suspension.
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