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      Mercedes-Benz 1318K (2005) vs. International 8600 SBA 6x4 (2004)

      5 reasons to buy International 8600 SBA 6x4 (2004):

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 6882.4 mm and 7500 mm 8 % less or 617.6 mm

      Sizes

      Rear axles number 2 and 1 50 % more or 1

      Motor

      Full power 320.7 kW and 132 kW 59 % more or 188.7 kW
      Peak torque 2237.1 Nm and 675 Nm 70 % more or 1562.1 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 18 and 6 67 % more or 12

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 3260 mm and 3708.4 mm
      Chassis total weight 4190 kg and 6213.3 kg
      Dimensional length 6015 mm and 6169.7 mm
      Length from cab rear to frame end 4185 mm and 3606.8 mm
      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1135 mm and 1447.8 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 13500 kg and 22679.6 kg

      Sizes

      Class by weight 7 and 7

      Motor

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Caterpillar
      Model OM904LA (177 HP) and C12 (430 HP)

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Eaton Fuller
      Model G60-6 and FR-13210B 18-speeds