vs.

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

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

      Motor

      Full power 261 kW and 231.2 kW 11 % more or 29.8 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 1423.6 Nm 49 % more or 1355.8 Nm

      1 reasons to buy International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004):

      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 (475 HP) and HT570 (310 HP)
      Manufacturer Caterpillar and International

      Gear box

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