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      Western Star 4900 FA (2005) vs. Mercedes-Benz 1840LS (2004)

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

      Motor

      Full power 324.4 kW and 299 kW 8 % more or 25.4 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 2000 Nm 28 % more or 779.4 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 18 and 8 56 % more or 10

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 3600 mm

      Motor

      Model C15 (435 HP) and OM457LA (400 HP)
      Manufacturer Detroit diesel and Mercedes-Benz

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Mercedes-Benz
      Model FR-13210B 7-speeds and G221-9