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      Western Star 4900 FA (2005) vs. Mercedes-Benz 1318LKO (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 2779.4 Nm and 675 Nm 76 % more or 2104.4 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 13 and 8 38 % more or 5

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 3260 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Mercedes-Benz
      Model C13 (430 HP) and OM904LA (177 HP)

      Gear box

      Model FR-13210B 13-speeds and S 9-75
      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and ZF