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Western Star 4900 Trucks

Western Star 4900 Trucks

You've made do with less. Now make do with perfect.

If you're going to do a job, get it done right the first time with the rugged 4900. Powerful and versatile, the 4900 has multiple options available to help you spec the perfect truck for the job. Whether you're working in auto haul or you're looking for a logging truck, Western Star has you covered with durability, comfort and power. Stop compromising. And start doing.



Set Back (SB), Set Forward (SF), Extended Cab (EX), Twin Steer (TS) & Extreme Duty (XD) Variants available.



Applications :
  • Mining
  • Logging
  • Oil & Gas
  • Towing & Recovery
  • Municipal
  • Long Haul
  • Auto Haul
  • Bulk Haul
  • Heavy Haul
  • Construction
  • TL/LTL
Western Star 4900 Brochure:

4900 Flyer (PDF)

4900 SB Specifications

Standard
Options
AWD package
BBC
123"
Wheelbase
Up to 448"
Up to 265"
BA
50"
Configuration
4x2, 6x4
 
Engine
Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
  • Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
  • Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
  • Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
  • Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
  • Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
  • Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Severe Duty galvannealed steel with two-piece bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Maple Leaf Red Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Pacific Forest Green Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Smoky Mountain Gray Upholstery
  • Tan Trim w/ Prairie Buckskin Upholstery
Hood
Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood
  • Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
  • Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
Front Axle
Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
  • 12,000-22,000 lbs
  • Meritor tandem @ 40,000 lbs (Set Back Axle only)
  • Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
  • Meritor single 12,000-23,000 lbs
Single 22,000-23,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
  • Meritor single 23,000 lbs
  • Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
  • Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
  • Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
  • Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
  • Single-tridem from 23,000 through 77,000 lbs
Front Suspension
Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
Rear Suspension
AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson 40,000-52,000 lbs
  • Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
  • Reyco 23,000 lbs
  • Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
  • Reyco 23,000 lbs
  • TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
Single, tandem, or tridem 23,000-78,000 lbs
Brakes
WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Safety
Roll stability control
Frame
Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
  • Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM
  • Triple-channel @ 5.6 million RBM
  • Partial frame liners available for increased RBM in specific areas. See dealer for details.
Fuel Tanks
Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
DEF Tank
6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)

4900 SF Specifications

Standard
Options
BBC
123"
Wheelbase
Up to 448"
BA
33"
Configuration
4x2, 6x4
Engine
Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
  • Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
  • Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
  • Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
  • Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Maple Leaf Red Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Pacific Forest Green Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Smoky Mountain Gray Upholstery
  • Tan Trim w/ Prairie Buckskin Upholstery
Hood
Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood)
Front Axle
Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
  • Meritor single 12,000-23,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Tandem Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
  • Meritor single 23,000 lbs
  • Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
  • Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
  • Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
  • Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
Front Suspension
Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
Rear Suspension
AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson 40,000-65,000 lbs
  • Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
  • Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
  • Reyco 23,000 lbs
  • TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
Brakes
WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Safety
Roll stability control
Frame
Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
  • Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM
  • Triple-channel @ 5.6 million RBM
  • Partial frame liners available for increased RBM in specific areas. See dealer for details.
Fuel Tanks
Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
DEF Tank
6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)

4900 EX Specifications

Standard
Options
BBC
132"
Wheelbase
Up to 448"
BA
33"
Configuration
4x2, 6x4
Engine
Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
  • Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
  • Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
  • Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
  • Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Maple Leaf Red Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Pacific Forest Green Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Smoky Mountain Gray Upholstery
  • Tan Trim w/ Prairie Buckskin Upholstery
Hood
Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood
Front Axle
Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
  • Meritor single 12,000-23,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
  • Meritor single 23,000 lbs
  • Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
  • Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
  • Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
  • Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
Front Suspension
Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
Rear Suspension
AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson 40,000-65,000 lbs
  • Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
  • Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
  • Reyco 23,000 lbs
  • TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
Brakes
WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Safety
Roll stability control
Frame
Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
  • Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM
  • Triple-channel @ 5.6 million RBM
  • Partial frame liners available for increased RBM in specific areas. See dealer for details.
Fuel Tanks
Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
DEF Tank
6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)

4900 TS Specifications

Standard
Options
BBC
123"
Wheelbase
Up to 448"
BA
50"
TAS
72"
Configuration
8x4
Engine
Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
  • Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller Manual
Allison Automatic
Cab Type
Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Maple Leaf Red Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Pacific Forest Green Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Smoky Mountain Gray Upholstery
  • Tan Trim w/ Prairie Buckskin Upholstery
Hood
Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood
Exhaust
RH outboard frame-mounted vertical
RH mid-chassis-mounted horizontal
Steering
Dual main gears with dual ram assist
Front Axle
Tandem 40,000-44,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Tandem 46,000-70,000 lbs
Tridem 69,000 lbs
Front Suspension
Slippered 36,000, 40,000 and 44,000 lbs
Tridem 69,000 lbs
Rear Suspension
Tandem 46,000-65,000 lbs
Tridem Air Ride 69,000 lbs
Brakes
WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Frame
Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM
Fuel Tanks
Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
DEF Tank
6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)

4900 XD Specifications

Standard
Options
AWD package
BBC
123"
Wheelbase
Up to 448"
BA
50"
Configuration
4x2, 6x4
 
4x4, 6x6
Engine
Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
  • Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft))
  • Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
  • Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
  • Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
  • Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
  • Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Severe Duty galvannealed steel with two-piece bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Maple Leaf Red Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Pacific Forest Green Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Smoky Mountain Gray Upholstery
  • Tan Trim w/ Prairie Buckskin Upholstery
Hood
Three-piece butterfly hood
Front Axle
Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
  • Meritor single 12,000-23,000 lbs
Single 22,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
  • Meritor single 23,000 lbs
  • Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
  • Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
  • Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
  • Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
Front Suspension
Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
Flatleaf 17,500, 21,500 and 23,000 lbs
Rear Suspension
AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson 40,000-65,000 lbs
  • Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
  • Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
  • Reyco 23,000 lbs
  • TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
Single or tandem, 23,000-58,000 lbs
Brakes
WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Safety
Roll stability control
Frame
Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
  • Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM
  • Triple-channel @ 5.6 million RBM
  • Partial frame liners available for increased RBM in specific areas. See dealer for details.
Fuel Tanks
Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
DEF Tank
6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)

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