vs.

      Western Star 6900 XD (2005) vs. International 8600 SBA 6x4 (2004)

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

      Motor

      Full power 447.4 kW and 320.7 kW 28 % more or 126.7 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 2237.1 Nm 20 % more or 542.3 Nm

      1 reasons to buy International 8600 SBA 6x4 (2004):

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 18 and 13 28 % more or 5

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3708.4 mm

      Motor

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

      Gear box

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