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      Mercedes-Benz 1318K (2005) vs. International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004)

      4 reasons to buy International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004):

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 6934.2 mm and 7500 mm 8 % less or 565.8 mm

      Motor

      Full power 231.2 kW and 132 kW 43 % more or 99.2 kW
      Peak torque 1423.6 Nm and 675 Nm 53 % more or 748.6 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 7 and 6 14 % more or 1

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Length from cab rear to frame end 4185 mm and 3604.3 mm
      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1135 mm and 1447.8 mm
      Wheelbase 3260 mm and 3860.8 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 13500 kg and 22679.6 kg
      Chassis total weight 4190 kg and 5888.1 kg
      Dimensional length 6015 mm and 6322.1 mm

      Sizes

      Tyre size 10R22.5 and 1
      Class by weight 7 and 8

      Motor

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and International
      Model OM904LA (177 HP) and HT570 (310 HP)

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Eaton Fuller
      Model G60-6 and FR-13210B 7-speeds