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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

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

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 10 and 6 40 % more or 4

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 2

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

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      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
      Total gross vehicle weight 10500 kg and 22679.6 kg
      Chassis total weight 4800 kg and 5888.1 kg
      Wheelbase 3260 mm and 3860.8 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

      Model G60-6 and FR-13210B 10-speeds
      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Eaton Fuller