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

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

      Motor

      Full power 447.4 kW and 132 kW 70 % more or 315.4 kW
      Peak torque 2508.3 Nm and 675 Nm 73 % more or 1833.3 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 13 and 6 54 % more or 7

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 3560 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Mercedes-Benz
      Model C11 (370 HP) and OM904LA (177 HP)

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Mercedes-Benz
      Model FR-13210B 13-speeds and G60-6