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      Mercedes-Benz 1623K (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 231.2 kW and 172.3 kW 25 % more or 58.9 kW
      Peak torque 1423.6 Nm and 810 Nm 43 % more or 613.6 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 10 and 6 40 % more or 4

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      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
      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

      Sizes

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

      Motor

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and International
      Model OM906LA (231 HP) and HT570 (310 HP)

      Gear box

      Model G85-6 and FR-13210B 10-speeds
      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Eaton Fuller