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Dimensions
| Configuration | 49X SF | 49X SB |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Configuration | 6×4, 8×6 | 6×4, 8×6 |
| BBC | 122″ | 122″ |
| BA | 30.1″ | 46.5″ |
| Wheelbase | Up to 361″ | Up to 361″ |
Western Star 49X 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 impact-resistant and heated windshields available. 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 sidewindow 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 |
49X 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
Engine mounted air intake, plus optional hood-mounted pre-cleaners deliver improved dust capacity
| Model / Displacement | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit DD13 12.8 L |
370-525 hp | 1,250-1,850 lb-ft |
| Detroit DD15 14.8 L |
425-505 hp | 1,550-1,850 lb-ft |
| Detroit DD16 15.6 L |
500-600 hp | 1,850-2,050 lb-ft |
| Cummins X12 11.8 L |
350-500 hp | 1,250-1,700 lb-ft |
| Cummins X15 14.9 L |
400-605 hp | 1,450-2,050 lb-ft |
Transmission
Factory installed transmission Power Take-Off (PTO). Intuitive and simple to use PTO control system that makes programming easy. FEPTO and REPTO available
| Model | Type | Torque | GCW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit DT12HE | Automated Manual Transmission | up to 2,250 lb-ft | 160,000 lb |
| Detroit DT12V | Automated Manual Vocational Transmission | up to 2,250 lb-ft | 160,000 lb |
| Detroit DT12Vx | Automated Manual Extreme Vocational Transmission | up to 2,500 lb-ft | 330,000 lb |
| Eaton Fuller | Manual And Automated Manual Transmission | 1,450-2,050 lb-ft | 170,000 lb |
| Allison | Automatic Transmission | 1,250-1,850 lb-ft | 170,000 lb |
Axles & Suspension
| Front Axle | Detroit® single 12,000-23,000 lb Meritor single 12,000-22,000 lb |
| Rear Axle | Detroit® single 12,000-23,000 lb Detroit® tandem 40,000-44,000 lb Dana tandem 52,000-60,000 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 Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 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 40,000-52,000 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 |
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, available with Detroit® engines. WABCO® OnGuard including collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control, optional with Cummins engines |
Frame, Bumpers & Front Tow
| Frame | Single-channel @ 1.8-3.7 million RBM / Inner C-channel reinforced @ 4.3-5.4 million RBM / 8″-30″ parent rail front frame extensions options available |
| Bumpers | 49X 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 49X bumpers are tapered at the wheel ends for ground clearance and weight savings:
Standard 1/8″ stainless steel vocational |
| Front Tow Devices | There are a number of 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 |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity | LH 60-150 gal (227-568 L) 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 |
