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      Mercedes-Benz 1823LL (2005) vs. International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004)

      4 reasons to buy International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004):

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 6934.2 mm and 8000 mm 13 % less or 1065.8 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 7 and 5 29 % more or 2

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 3900 mm and 3860.8 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 18000 kg and 22679.6 kg
      Dimensional length 6950 mm and 6322.1 mm
      Chassis total weight 5800 kg and 5888.1 kg
      Length from cab rear to frame end 4640 mm and 3604.3 mm
      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1200 mm and 1447.8 mm

      Sizes

      Tyre size 295/80R22.5 and 1
      Class by weight 8 and 8

      Motor

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

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Allison and Eaton Fuller
      Model WT-MD3060P 5-speeds and FR-13210B 7-speeds