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 208.8 kW 53 % more or 238.6 kW
      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 1423.6 Nm 49 % more or 1355.8 Nm

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Wheelbase 4350 mm and 3708.4 mm

      Motor

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

      Gear box

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