vs.

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

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

      Motor

      Peak torque 2508.3 Nm and 2237.1 Nm 11 % more or 271.2 Nm
      Full power 447.4 kW and 335.6 kW 25 % more or 111.8 kW

      1 reasons to buy International 8600 SBA 4x2 (2004):

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 18 and 13 28 % more or 5

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3556 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Cummins
      Model C15 (600 HP) and ISX (450 HP)

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Eaton Fuller
      Model FR-13210B 13-speeds and FR-13210B 18-speeds