vs.

      Volvo FM 300-380 8x4 fixed (2005) vs. Western Star 4900 SA (2005)

      3 reasons to buy Western Star 4900 SA (2005):

      Motor

      Full power 447.4 kW and 223.7 kW 50 % more or 223.7 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 1400 Nm 50 % more or 1379.4 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 13 and 9 31 % more or 4

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 5100 mm and 4350 mm

      Motor

      Model D9A300 (300 HP) and C15 (600 HP)
      Manufacturer Volvo and Caterpillar

      Gear box

      Model V2009 and FR-13210B 13-speeds
      Manufacturer Volvo and Eaton Fuller