vs.

      Western Star 4900 FA (2005) vs. Volvo FM 300-380 8x4 fixed (2005)

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

      Motor

      Full power 324.4 kW and 253.5 kW 22 % more or 70.9 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 1600 Nm 42 % more or 1179.4 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 13 and 9 31 % more or 4

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 5100 mm

      Motor

      Model C15 (435 HP) and D9A340 (340 HP)
      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Volvo

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Volvo
      Model FR-13210B 18-speeds and V2009