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      Western Star 4900 FA (2005) vs. Mercedes-Benz 1218 (2005)

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

      Motor

      Peak torque 2237.1 Nm and 675 Nm 70 % more or 1562.1 Nm
      Full power 227.4 kW and 132 kW 42 % more or 95.4 kW

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 10 and 6 40 % more or 4

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 3560 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Mercedes-Benz
      Model C15 (550 HP) and OM904LA (177 HP)

      Gear box

      Model FR-13210B 10-speeds and G60-6
      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Mercedes-Benz