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Nov 18, 2020 · Western Star spent five years designing and engineering the all-new 49X from the ground up, agreeing that the new model had to meet seven benchmarks established from the start: Operator comfort, maximum uptime, best-in-class safety, a proven powertrain, purpose-built, durability and ease of upfit.
Nov 13, 2023 · The Western Star 4900, a long-time favourite, has evolved over the years, and the new Western Star 49X series promises to take things to the next level. In this blog post, we'll delve into the evolutionary journey of the 4900 and explore the exciting features the 49X series brings to the table.
Nov 18, 2020 · The redesigned Western Start 49X vocational truck offers increased uptime and increased safety features with durability and functionality. Details on Overdrive.
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If you read the Western Star preview from our October issue, you know a little bit about the truck already. But spending time with the designers and engineers of the truck gave me an immersive experience and an “insider’s” perspective. Samantha Parlier, VP of Daimler Trucks North America’s vocational market development, gave me a quick runaround of...
The ease of upfit for this truck goes further than interior conveniences. The sides of the 49X’s hood is reinforced with steel plates. This is great for applications such as snowplow that require lights installed on the hood. These plates give upfitters something to mount to. And unlike other trucks that leave some wires exposed, in the Western Sta...
One thing that was repeated over and over while with the Western Star crew was the attention to detail and how much the crew listened to their customers’ needs and desires. And with all the minute details displayed across the 49X, Western Star’s listening skills definitely shine. For those who voiced visibility as a concern, Western Star gave the 4...
OK, so the 49X is truly a vocational dream. But is it safe? Safety is something we discuss with every truck, and the Western Star 49X features a safety suite that rivals those in passenger vehicles. You learned about Detroit Assurance in the 49X preview. Western Star touts Detroit Assurance as being the most advanced safety system in the vocational...
Jade Brasher is the editor of Modern WorkTruck Solutions magazine. A graduate of The University of Alabama, Jade resides in Kennesaw, Georgia, and enjoys writing about her town, travel, and of course, work trucks. Reach her at jade@mwsmag.com. Find out more about the Western Star 49X, visit www.westernstartrucks.com.
Sep 29, 2020 · The 49X can be configured with the following engines: Detroit Diesel DD15, DD16, or two Cummins engine options. The power output can range between 500 – 605 horsepower, and the torque output can...
The 47X, 49X, and the newly introduced 57X are designed to meet specific transport and logistics industry needs. This comparison highlights each model’s distinctive specifications, applications, and target users, helping customers choose the right truck for their operations.
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Mar 17, 2021 · The 49X has multiple safety features available along with the new DT-12 Vocational Transmission. Western Star Trucks North currently has two 49X’s available for showing, contact your territory manager to book an exclusive showing.
