vs.

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

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

      Motor

      Full power 447.4 kW and 354.2 kW 21 % more or 93.2 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 2237.1 Nm 20 % more or 542.3 Nm

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 13 and 10 23 % more or 3

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3556 mm

      Motor

      Manufacturer Caterpillar and Caterpillar
      Model C15 (600 HP) and C15 (475 HP)

      Gear box

      Model FR-13210B 18-speeds and FR-13210B 10-speeds
      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Eaton Fuller