Western Star launches new all-wheel drive truck

More Western Star's 4700 set-back (SB) all-wheel drive (AWD) truck is suited for construction and utility applications requiring a lightweight truck with rugged, off-road traction. Maintaining key attributes from the 4700 model, the vehicle features a 110-in. BBC and a 42° wheel cut to provide maneuverability on tight jobsites.

Premium, lightweight components include 16,000-lb. front axles and 40,000-lb. rears. The vehicle can also be spec’d with a 1/2-in., 3.2 million RBM single channel frame rail option that further reduces weight while providing long-term durability in corrosive environments.

Other features include a body builder-friendly design for ease of upfit and reduced body installation time; a Cummins ISL engine with up to 380 hp and 1,300 lbs.-ft. of torque; an Allison 3000-series transmission; and a choice of front power take-off (FEPTO) or rear power take off (REPTO).

Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, designs, manufactures, and distributes premium heavy-duty custom trucks for long haul and vocational applications.