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

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

      Motor

      Peak torque 2237.1 Nm and 1288 Nm 42 % more or 949.1 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 13 and 7 46 % more or 6

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

      Motor

      Full power 231.2 kW and 227.4 kW 2 % more or 3.8 kW

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3860.8 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and International
      Model C15 (550 HP) and HT570 (310 HP)

      Gear box

      Model FR-13210B 13-speeds and FR-13210B 7-speeds
      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Eaton Fuller