Tag: Western Star 4700

Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Chevy, GMC grab best-in-class towing with new HD trucks; Ford unveils 2020 Super Duty; Kubota intros smallest CTL yet; Western Star 4700 gets new engine, transmission options
Get the latest edition of Equipment Roundup news from Equipment World. This edition includes news from Chevy, Kubota, Western Star and more. The latest here.
February 11, 2019
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD Event (12)
Vocational
Western Star intros new engine, transmission options for 4700 along with refreshed interior
The enhanced 4700 also has additional upfit-friendly improvements along with the ultra-lightweight Cummins X12 engine. Details here on Equipment World.
February 8, 2019
Western Star 4700 2019 refresh
Vocational
AWD Western Star 4700 getting new front drive axle option; 5700XE gets new roof fairing option
The Western Star 4700 now has the option of an 18,000lb front drive axle, while the Western Star 5700XE has the option of aerodynamic roof fairing.
January 14, 2019
Western-Star-4700
Vocational
Sweeping changes overtake heavy-duty truck market
Emissions, technology and metallurgy have changed nearly every aspect of trucks used in the construction market. Amid such wide-ranging changes, buyers need to become educated about the new features so when spec’ing trucks they take full advantage of the value those features can reap.   Emissions regulations increase demand for gliders, other work-arounds Each tightening […]
January 9, 2018
Mack Granite 3
Vocational
Western Star 4700 gets 23,000-lb. front steer axle option
A Detroit 23,000-pound front steer axle is now available on the Western Star 4700. The axle is being offered in set-forward and set-back configurations. Western Star says the Detroit axle is lighter than other brands while being more durable and providing smoother steering through the use of needle bearings that roll between the steering buckle and […]
July 7, 2016
Western-Star-4700
Business
Machine Matters
Calling on Construction Established and new players alike take aim at the vocational truck market.   By Mike Anderson While there may be a new brand in the heavy-duty construction truck business, established players are intent on keeping their strong positions in the vocational market, currently about one-third of all Class 8 trucks made. All […]
November 1, 2011
New players in the vocational truck game notwithstanding, it remains a market long served by renowned, established brands – so much so that construction dump trucks are often called Mack Trucks regardless of their actual make. With its VHD series, Volvo Trucks has a rugged vocational truck offering based in the comfort and safety traditions of the cross-market Volvo brand. Volvo is among eight truck brands currently serving the North American heavy-duty construction market.
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