vs.

      Mercedes-Benz 1618K (2005) vs. International 8500 SBA 4x2 (2004)

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

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 6349 mm and 6500 mm 2 % less or 151 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 1

      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1135 mm and 889 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 16000 kg and 5475.8 kg
      Chassis total weight 4400 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 4185 mm and 2639.1 mm

      Sizes

      Tyre size 11R22.5 and 1
      Class by weight 8 and 7

      Motor

      Model OM904LA (177 HP) and HT570 (295 HP)
      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and International

      Gear box

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