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

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

      Wheelbase specifications 2

      Turn radius 7086.6 mm and 7850 mm 10 % less or 763.4 mm

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 6934.2 mm and 7300 mm 5 % less or 365.8 mm

      Motor

      Full power 220 kW and 132 kW 40 % more or 88 kW
      Peak torque 1288 Nm and 675 Nm 48 % more or 613 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 7 and 6 14 % more or 1

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 2

      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1485 mm and 1447.8 mm
      Wheelbase 3560 mm and 3962.4 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 13500 kg and 22679.6 kg
      Dimensional length 6597 mm and 6423.7 mm
      Chassis total weight 4850 kg and 5893.5 kg
      Length from cab rear to frame end 4835 mm and 3705.9 mm

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 3260 mm and 3860.8 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 10500 kg and 22679.6 kg
      Chassis total weight 4800 kg and 5888.1 kg
      Dimensional length 6097 mm and 6322.1 mm
      Length from cab rear to frame end 4335 mm and 3604.3 mm
      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1285 mm and 1447.8 mm

      Sizes

      Tyre size 10R22.5 and 1
      Class by weight 6 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