WESTERN STAR 4800
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 Western Star 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 mixers and mining trucks to expediters, the 4800 can be configured to deliver in a big way.
WESTERN STAR 4800 POWER TRAIN
DETROIT DD15 ENGINE
Designed specifically for Less-Than-Truckload, Regional Distribution and Vocational applications, the DD15® diesel engine delivers serviceability, performance and up to 5% better fuel economy — so you don’t have to choose between an engine with great fuel economy, serviceability and performance ever again.
DETROIT DT12
Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) pinpoints the truck’s location and looks over a mile ahead to anticipate terrain. IPM will adjust cruise control, pre-select gears, eCoast and brake the engine to maximize efficiency into the road conditions ahead.