vs.

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

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

      Motor

      Peak torque 2237.1 Nm and 1400 Nm 37 % more or 837.1 Nm
      Full power 227.4 kW and 223.7 kW 2 % more or 3.7 kW

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 13 and 9 31 % more or 4

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4775 mm and 5100 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Volvo
      Model C11 (305 HP) and D9A300 (300 HP)

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Volvo
      Model FR-13210B 13-speeds and V2009