The 49X is purposely built to provide reliability and safety to make the long Australian hauls easy. Perfectly suited as a road train, livestock, bulk haul, logging and other general freight operations. The 49X has been the most tested and the best truck, Western Star has ever built.
The 49X has up to 200+ tonnes GCM capability and has the most advanced suite of safety systems in the market. Also featuring a “Power Bonnet” design to give more airflow in open space which is ideal for warm weather.
The 49X is available in 6×4 and 8×6 configurations and has a variety of available cabs. This includes day cabs (trench and standard) and sleeper cabs (60” and 72” mid integrated). The 49X is the ultimate home away from home as it is fitted with the class leading 72″ Stratosphere cab.
HEAVY DUTY FRAME – Steel-reinforced aluminum cab with steel door. Various sleeper options; Day cab – trench or standard. Sleeper – low trench or standard. Sleeper – 60″ & 72″ mid integrated, 72″ stratosphere.
FIELD OF VISION – Improved field of vision thanks to a surface area increase of 28% compared to the previous product offering, making it one of the largest windshields in its class. With the additional 24-inch wiper blades that cross over the centre glass, wiper zone is increased by 37%.
ONE-PIECE WINDSHIELD – The field of vision is improved by the unimpeded view provided by the one-piece, roped-in design. Optional single or three-piece rear window with great visibility is available.
HEAVY DUTY BONNET – Fitted with an impact-resistant, durable, lightweight moulded resin hood with sloped high-visibility design.
KEY MATERIALS – Stainless steel and aluminium bright works, including grille with pronounced centre bars, air intake covers, mirror back covers, and sun visor plate.
ISO TESTED – ISO Tech bonnet suspension system and 121.5″ BBC.
SUPERIOR VISIBILITY – White daytime running lights are included to make the truck more visible to incoming traffic and on the job site.
DESIGNED TO LAST – LEDs are designed to provide full illumination of the road and work site, including the side of the vehicle to help reduce eye fatigue while allowing drivers to see things more clearly.
NO REPLACEMENTS NEEDED – Designed with high-impact polycarbonate lenses with an enhanced hard coating protection to protect against cracking, scratching, or damage to the headlight caused by road or job site debris.
Standard on all Detroit engines, Virtual Technician remote diagnostic service on the X-Series will help increase uptime. If the truck has a fault, the Virtual Technician sends you an alert, notifys you of the severity of the fault and how to fix it. Parts can also be ordered before hand to ensure less downtime. A team of Detroit experts working to keep you on the road.
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