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      Mercedes-Benz 1318LKO (2005) vs. International 8500 SBA 4x2 (2004)

      4 reasons to buy International 8500 SBA 4x2 (2004):

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 6349 mm and 7100 mm 11 % less or 751 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 10 and 8 20 % more or 2

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Chassis total weight 4300 kg and 13607.8 kg
      Wheelbase 3260 mm and 3454.4 mm
      Dimensional length 6015 mm and 5356.9 mm
      Length from cab rear to frame end 3811 mm and 2639.1 mm
      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1135 mm and 889 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 13500 kg and 5475.8 kg

      Sizes

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

      Motor

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

      Gear box

      Manufacturer ZF and Eaton Fuller
      Model S 9-75 and FR-13210B 10-speeds