After extensive field testing in on- and on/off-road conditions through Q3 2020, Western Star Truck Sales Inc. unveiled the 49X, an aluminum cab model with single channel frame rail, composite hood and other modifications affording a weight reduction of more than 350 pounds versus the 4900 truck, production of which continues.
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Western Star reveals aluminum cab, Detroit-loaded 49X workhorse
Sources: Western Star, Portland, Ore.; CP staff After extensive field testing in mixer, dump and other vocational applications, Western Star has unveiled the 49X, an aluminum cab model with single channel frame rail, composite hood and other modifications equating to a weight savings of more than 350 lbs. versus the 4900 truck, which will remain available.
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