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      Western Star 4900 SA (2005) vs. International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004)

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

      Motor

      Full power 320.7 kW and 220 kW 31 % more or 100.7 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 1288 Nm 54 % more or 1491.4 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 10 and 7 30 % more or 3

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3860.8 mm

      Motor

      Model C15 (625 HP) and HT570 (310 HP)
      Manufacturer Caterpillar and International

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Eaton Fuller
      Model FR-13210B 10-speeds and FR-13210B 7-speeds