Western Star Truck Sales Inc. introduced its all-new Class 8 vocational truck – the Western Star 4700, which the company said combines with the Western Star 4900 and 6900 truck models to provide a full range of premium truck options to suit any need.
Available in a set-forward and set-back configuration, the 4700 features a 110-in. BBC and is the ideal solution to meet the needs of dump, mixer, crane, roll-off, sewer-vac and plow applications, according to the company.
The Western Star 4700 is available with the broadest range of powertrain options in a single truck model, including the Detroit Diesel DD13 engine and the Cummins ISC and ISL engines. The DD13 features a six-cylinder, in-line configuration, 350 to 450 HP and 1,250 to 1,650 ft./lbs. of torque. Combined with Daimler’s proven BlueTec Selective Catalytic Reduction emissions technology and Amplified Common Rail System (ACRS), the DD13 can save vocational customers up to 5% in fuel economy, the truck maker noted.
For vocational customers who do not require 13-liter power, the Cummins ISC and ISL are ideal for applications that include the light plow and mixer market, according to Western Star. Also, utilizing proven SCR technology, the ISC features 260 to 350 HP and 1,000 ft./lb.s of torque, and the ISL features 345 to 380 HP, and 1,100 to 1,300 ft./lbs. of torque.
A broad range of transmissions is also available for the 4700, including the latest Eaton Ultrashift Plus transmission, and Allison 3000 and 4000-series transmissions.
The Western Star 4700 is equipped with a cab specially designed to withstand the rigors of vocational applications – the cab is precision welded, then dipped and protected with a proprietary 17-stage e-coat process for long-lasting corrosion resistance and superior paint finish. Its newly designed, sloped hood offers outstanding site lines for optimal visibility. Plus, the short BBC, combined with a 55º-wheel cut, provides better maneuverability on tight job sites, the company said.
The 4700’s interior includes updated materials that are easier to clean, as well as lighter headliner colors that make the 72-in.wide cab a little brighter. Customizable, marine-grade switches and a hinged dash with exposed fasteners for easy serviceability and accessibility are also included, according to Western Star. The redesigned door maximizes storage and improves fit, finish and durability.
The truck also features point-to-point wiring – ideal for field serviceability in remote locations. An add-on multiplex option is also available.
Vocational applications demand strong, yet lightweight frames, and the 4700 meets this need with a new, half-inch, 3.2 million RBM single channel frame rail option – ideal for customers operating in corrosive environments – that reduces weight and maximizes payload in a single frame. Plus, the single channel rail is custom punched to eliminate unnecessary holes that can reduce frame strength.
Western Star noted the 4700 was built to maximize profitability by keeping customers on the road longer. For example, the standard stationary grille and optional hood engine access, as well as the Rear Engine PTO access panels, all enhance serviceability when bodies are installed.
The Western Star 4700 will be available to order in the third quarter of 2011, with targeted delivery in early 2012.