Western Star 47X Truck (6×4, 8×4, 10×4)

Western Star 47X Truck Dimensions

Dimensions

Configuration 47X SF 47X SB
Axle Configuration 6×4, 8×4, 10×4 6×4, 8×4, 10×4
BBC 111.6″ 111.6″
BA 30.1″ 46.5″
Wheelbase Up to 415″ Up to 361″

Western Star 47X Cab Configurations

Western Star 47X Cab

Cab Type X-Series steel-reinforced aluminum cab with X-Series steel door. Trench-style low roof with lowered center section for optimal packaging of over cab equipment. One-piece roped-in windshield. Optional single or high-visibility three-piece rear window
Hood Impact-resistant, durable, lightweight molded resin hood with sloped high-visibility design. ISO TECH Hood Suspension System. Standard with locking hood strut
Grille Radiator-mounted steel grille with stainless steel surround
HVAC Best-in-class HVAC with 5 face outlets, 4 floor outlets, 2 side window defrost outlets and 10 blower speeds. Available only on sleepers, optional Idle-Free Dual HVAC that provides up to 10 hours of cooling or 34 hours of heating when parked

Western Star 47X Cab Interior

47X Cab Interior

Interior Trim Levels, X-Series Base Mordura cloth seat. Vinyl sleeper upholstery. Standard insulation. Standard LED cab lighting. Black finish steering wheel switches. Black finish dash gauge bezels. Carbon with black trim accents
Interior Trim Levels, X-Series Premium Laredo leather seats. Upgraded sleeper upholstery. Premium insulation. Premium LED cab lighting. Bright finish steering wheel switches. Bright finish dash gauge bezels. Premium teak trim
Interior Colors Quarry Grey / Charcoal Black / Timber Brown (available on Premium Package only)

Engine Details

Western Star provides a wide range of new vehicle engines compliant with EPA, CARB emissions, GHG, and OBD requirements. Please consult your local dealer to ensure the selection of a product that meets your specific needs.

Model / Displacement Power Torque
Detroit DD13
12.8L
370-525 hp 1,250-1,850 lb-ft.
Cummins L9
8.9L
Up to 380 hp Up to 1,150 lb-ft.
Cummins X12
11.8L
350-500 hp 1,250-1,700 lb-ft.

Western Star 47X Truck Powertrains

Transmission

Factory installed transmission PTO (Power Take-Off). Intuitive and simple to use PTO control system that makes programming easy. FEPTO and REPTO available

Model Type Torque GCW
Detroit DT12V Automated Manual Vocational Transmission up to 2,250 lb-ft. 160,000 lb
Eaton Fuller Manual And Automated Manual Transmission 1,450-2,050 lb-ft. 170,000 lb
Allison Automatic Transmissions 1,250-1,850 lb-ft. 170,000 lb

Western Star 47X Truck Specs

Axles & Suspension

Front Axle Detroit® single 12,000-23,000 lb
Detroit® tandem 40,000 lb
Meritor single 12,000-22,000 lb
Rear Axle Detroit® single 23,000 lb
Detroit® tandem 40,000-44,000 lb
Dana tandem 46,000-50,000 lb
Meritor single 21,000-30,000 lb
Meritor tandem 40,000-58,000 lb
Meritor tridem 69,000-78,000 lb
Front Suspension Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lb
Flatleaf (Tandem) 40,000 lb
Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lb
Taperleaf (Tandem) 40,000 lb
Rear Suspension AirLiner single 21,000-23,000 lb
AirLiner tandem 40,000-46,000 lb
AirLiner tridem 69,000 lb
Chalmers tandem 40,000-70,000 lb
Flatleaf single 23,000-30,000 lb
Hendrickson tandem 40,000-70,000 lb
Neway single 26,000 lb
Neway tandem 46,000-52,000 lb
Neway tridem 69,000-78,000 lb
TufTrac tandem 40,000-52,000 lb

Western Star 47X Truck Specifications

Brakes & Safety

Brakes Air Disc Brakes. WABCO® 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Active Safety Detroit Assurance® suite of safety systems including: Active Brake Assist 5, Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 MPH, Side Guard Assist, Tailgate Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Headlights/Wipers and Intelligent High Beams, Brake Hold Mode, Traffic Sign Display and Active Speed Intervention, available with Detroit® engines

WABCO® OnGuard including collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control, optional with Cummins engines

Frame, Bumpers & Front Tow

Frame Single-channel @ 1.8-3.8 million RBM / Inner C-channel reinforced @ 4.4-5.5 million RBM / 8″-30″ parent rail front frame extensions options available
Bumpers 47X offers three bumper styles in various finishes and thicknesses, as well as a boxed-in bumper with an optional grille guard for logging applications. All Western Star 47X bumpers are tapered at the wheel ends for ground clearance and weight savings:

Standard 1/8″ stainless steel vocational
Optional 3/16″ painted steel
Optional 1/4″ plain or polished aluminum
Optional 5/16″ bright steel severe service
Optional 3/8″ painted steel severe service
Optional 1/4″ painted or bright steel logger

Front Tow Devices Towing device options mounted directly to the front frame head for increased strength and durability, with ratings from 80,000-140,000 lb: Dual Removable Tow Hoops, 80,000 lb / Center Tow Pin, 80,000 lb / High Capacity Center Tow Pin, 140,000 lb

Western Star 47X Concrete Mixer Truck

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity LH 60-150 gal (227-568 L) cylindrical tanks
LH 60, 80, 90 gal (227, 303, 341 L) rectangular tanks
RH 60, 70, 80, 100, 120, 150 gal (227, 265, 303, 379, 454, 569 L)
Fuel Tank Type Aluminum 25″ cylindrical, plain or polished
Standard forward mounting; optional aft mounting
LH and RH split fuel/hydraulic tank options available
LH and/or RH auxiliary fuel supply and return ports available
DEF Tank Capacity 8, 13, 23 gal (23, 49, 87 L)
DEF Tank Type Standard forward mounting. Optional LH or RH aft mounting
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