vs.

      Western Star 6900 XD (2005) vs. International 8600 SBA 4x2 (2004)

      3 reasons to buy Western Star 6900 XD (2005):

      Motor

      Full power 410.1 kW and 249.8 kW 39 % more or 160.3 kW
      Peak torque 2508.3 Nm and 1423.6 Nm 43 % more or 1084.7 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 11 and 10 9 % more or 1

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3556 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Caterpillar
      Model C15 (600 HP) and C10 (335 HP)

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Eaton Fuller
      Model FR-13210B 13-speeds and FR-13210B 10-speeds