vs.

      Western Star 4900 FA (2005) vs. Volvo FL E 6x2 Platform(2005)

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

      Motor

      Full power 227.4 kW and 184 kW 19 % more or 43.4 kW
      Peak torque 2237.1 Nm and 825 Nm 63 % more or 1412.1 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 18 and 9 50 % more or 9

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 3700 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Volvo
      Model C15 (625 HP) and D6B (220 HP)

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Volvo
      Model FR-13210B 18-speeds and R800