vs.

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

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

      Motor

      Peak torque 2779.4 Nm and 1965.9 Nm 29 % more or 813.5 Nm
      Full power 324.4 kW and 320.7 kW 1 % more or 3.7 kW

      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 Detroit diesel and Caterpillar
      Model C15 (435 HP) and C12 (430 HP)

      Gear box

      Model FR-13210B 7-speeds and FR-13210B 13-speeds
      Manufacturer Eaton Fuller and Eaton Fuller