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Western Star 4800 Trucks

Western Star 4800 Trucks

Sometimes bigger is better. And sometimes it isn't.

Something can be said for getting the right truck for the job. With the shortest BBC and the most options, the 4800 delivers big performance in a streamlined cab, along with loads of truck components so you can build to suit any job — or fit any site. From mining trucks to expediters, the 4800 can be configured to deliver in a big way.



Set Back (SB), Set Forward (SF) & Twin Steer (TS) Variants available.



Applications :
  • Mining
  • Logging
  • Oil & Gas
  • Towing & Recovery
  • Municipal
  • Bulk Haul
  • Construction
Western Star 4800 Brochure:

4800 Flyer (PDF)

4800 SB Specifications

Standard
Options
AWD package
BBC
109"
Wheelbase
Up to 448"
 
BA
50"
Configuration
4x2, 6x4
 
Engine
Detroit DD13,12.8L, (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
Allison Automatic 3000, 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Severe Duty galvannealed steel with two-piece bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Maple Leaf Red Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Pacific Forest Green Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Smoky Mountain Gray Upholstery
  • Tan Trim w/ Prairie Buckskin Upholstery
Hood
Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood
Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
Front Axle
Detroit 12,000-20,000 lbs
Meritor 12,000-23,000 lbs.
Single 22,000-23,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
  • Meritor single 23,000 lbs
  • Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
  • Meritor tridem 69,000-77,00 lbs
  • Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
  • Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
Front Suspension
Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
Flatleaf 21,500 lbs
Rear Suspension
AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
  • Hendrickson 40,000-52,000 lbs
  • Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
  • Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
  • Reyco 23,000 lbs
  • TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
Single, tandem, or tridem 23,000-78,000 lbs
Brakes
WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Safety
Roll stability control
Frame
Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
  • Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM
  • Triple-channel @ 5.6 million RBM
  • Partial frame liners available for increased RBM in specific areas. See dealer for details.
Fuel Tanks
Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
  • Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
DEF Tank
6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)

4800 SF Specifications

Standard
Options
BBC
109"
Wheelbase
Up to 448"
BA
33"
Configuration
4x2, 6x4
Engine
Detroit DD13,12.8L, (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
Allison Automatic 3000, 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Maple Leaf Red Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Pacific Forest Green Upholstery
  • Grey Trim w/ Smoky Mountain Gray Upholstery
  • Tan Trim w/ Prairie Buckskin Upholstery
Hood
Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood (Set Forward Axle) Supervisibility Fiberglass hood (Set Back Axle)
Exhaust
RH outboard frame-mounted vertical (SF & SB)
RH mid-chassis-mounted horizontal (Set Back Axle)
Steering
  • Single main gear with dual auxiliary gears (Set Forward Axle)
  • Dual main gears with dual ram assist (Set Back Axle)
Front Axle
Tandem 40,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Tandem 46,000-52,000 lbs
Tridem 69,000 lbs
Front Suspension
Flatleaf 40,000 lbs
Rear Suspension
Tandem 46,000-52,000 lbs
Tridem Air Ride 69,000 lbs
Brakes
WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Frame
  • Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM (Set Back Axle)
  • Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM (Set Forward & Set Back Axle)
Fuel Tanks
Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
DEF Tank
623 gallons (87 liters)

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