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The Western Star 49X is the flagship of the X-Series lineup, announced in late 2020 and launched for the 2021 model year after six years of development. Built on a purpose-built heavy-duty vocational frame designed for severe-duty applications, the 49X replaces the 4900 series. Features a completely new cab with significantly improved driver ergonomics, visibility, and safety systems including Detroit Assurance 5.0. Available in day cab and sleeper configurations (36″, 48″, 60″, and 72″) with a 122-inch BBC. Powered by Detroit DD13, DD15, DD16, and Cummins X15 engines. The 49X quickly became the industry benchmark for Class 8 vocational tractors and severe-duty highway work.

The Western Star 47X launched for the 2023 model year — introduced one year after the 49X as the shorter-BBC companion in the X-Series vocational lineup. The 47X uses a 112-inch BBC (also available in 111-inch for specific federal and local bridge law requirements), making it 10 inches shorter than the 49X for tighter turning in urban vocational applications. Powered by Detroit DD13 and Cummins L9 and X12 engines — smaller displacement options suited to the 47X’s lighter-duty vocational focus. Features the same updated cab, safety systems, and technology as the 49X. Replaces the 4700 in the Western Star lineup.

The Western Star 57X is the X-Series highway tractor, replacing the 5700XE starting with the 2022 model year. The 57X uses the Freightliner Cascadia chassis and cab as its foundation — sharing the aerodynamic platform that makes the Cascadia one of the most fuel-efficient trucks in the segment — but with a Western Star identity including stainless steel chrome grille, reinforced cab structure, two-stage heated headlights, and a digital cockpit standard. Powered by Detroit DD15, DD16, and Cummins X15 engines. Targets owner-operators and fleet operations wanting Western Star identity with Cascadia-level aerodynamics and fuel economy.

The Western Star 4900 has been in production since 1968 — the first Western Star truck ever built and the most recognizable Western Star model in history. The 4900 is the company’s most popular and versatile model, available in five configurations: 4900SF (Set-Forward), 4900SB (Set-Back), 4900XD (Extreme Duty), 4900EXS (Extended 132″ BBC), and 4900TS (Twin Steer). Powered by the full Detroit Diesel lineup (DD13, DD15, DD16) and Cummins X15. Available in day cab and multiple sleeper configurations. The 4900 has served logging, oilfield, construction, mining, dump, and highway applications for over 55 years. Still in production alongside the new 49X. The most common Western Star in the used market.

The Western Star 4800 is a long-running vocational model positioned between the shorter 4700 and the full-size 4900 in the Western Star lineup. The 4800 uses a set-back front axle configuration which improves weight distribution and maneuverability compared to the set-forward 4900SF — making it a popular choice for mixer trucks, dump trucks, and vocational applications where tight turning radius matters. Available with Detroit Diesel and Cummins engine options. The 4800 has been part of the Western Star lineup since the early 1980s in various forms. Produced at the Portland, Oregon facility. Still in production today.

The Western Star 4700 was introduced in 2011 as a shorter BBC vocational option — bringing Western Star’s durability and toughness to applications requiring a more compact truck than the full-size 4900. Designed specifically for snowplow, mixer, municipal, and urban vocational use where a shorter overall length is required. Available in set-forward and set-back axle configurations. Powered by the Detroit DD13 and Cummins ISL engines. A lighter-weight frame than the 4900 reduces tare weight for maximum payload. Produced at both Portland, Oregon and Cleveland, North Carolina. Being succeeded by the 47X but continues in production.

The Western Star 5700XE was Western Star’s first aerodynamic on-highway truck, launched for the 2015 model year after being announced in late 2014. Produced at the Cleveland, North Carolina plant. The 5700XE was claimed to be the second most aerodynamic Class 8 truck in North America at launch — behind only the Freightliner Cascadia. Powered by the Detroit DD15 as standard with the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission. Available in day cab, 52-inch mid-roof sleeper, and 72-inch high-roof sleeper configurations. Targeted at owner-operators and small fleets wanting Western Star’s traditional toughness with modern highway aerodynamics. Discontinued at the end of 2021 to make way for the 57X. Replaced by the 57X in 2022.

The Western Star 5800 was produced from the 1990s through the 2001 model year as a set-back axle highway tractor — giving it more aerodynamic proportions than the traditional 4900 series. Configured exclusively with a set-back front axle for improved highway fuel economy and maneuverability. Available with Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit diesel engines. The 5800 was one of the shortest-lived Western Star models in North America, discontinued in 2001 when Western Star production moved to Portland.

The Western Star 6900XD is the most extreme production truck Western Star builds — designed for the most demanding off-highway applications including quarry work, mining, logging roads, and extreme construction. Built with up to quad-channel frame rails, drive axles rated up to 110,000 lbs, and tandem steer axles up to 61,600 lbs — far beyond anything in the standard Class 8 segment. Powered by Detroit DD15, DD16, and Cummins X15 engines. The 6900 platform has been part of the Western Star lineup since the early 1980s in various forms. Produced at the Portland, Oregon facility.

The Western Star 6900TS is the twin-steer variant of the 6900 — featuring dual front steer axles for extreme payload and load distribution capabilities beyond what a single steer axle can handle. Twin-steer configurations are used in the heaviest haul applications including mining haul roads, oilfield operations, and specialized heavy transport. The twin-steer setup allows for significantly increased front axle capacity. Available with Detroit and Cummins engines. One of the rarest Western Star configurations in the used market.