You've made do with less. Now make do with perfect.
If you're going to do a job, get it done right the first time with the rugged 4900. Powerful and versatile, the 4900 has multiple options available to help you spec the perfect truck for the job. Whether you're working in auto haul or you're looking for a logging truck, Western Star has you covered with durability, comfort and power. Stop compromising. And start doing.
Set Back (SB), Set Forward (SF), Extended Cab (EX), Twin Steer (TS) & Extreme Duty (XD) Variants available.
Applications :
- Mining
- Logging
- Oil & Gas
- Towing & Recovery
- Municipal
- Long Haul
- Auto Haul
- Bulk Haul
- Heavy Haul
- Construction
- TL/LTL
4900 SB Specifications
Standard
Options
AWD package
BBC
Standard 123"
Options
AWD package
Wheelbase
Standard Up to 448"
Options Up to 265"
AWD package
BA
Standard 50"
Options
AWD package
Configuration
Standard 4x2, 6x4
Options
AWD package
Engine
Standard Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
Options
- Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
- Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
- Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
- Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
AWD package Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
Transmission
Standard Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
Options
- Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
- Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
AWD package
Cab Type
Standard Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Options
- Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
- Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
AWD package Severe Duty galvannealed steel with two-piece bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Standard Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
Options
- 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
AWD package
Hood
Standard Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood
Options
- Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
- Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
AWD package Supervisibility Fiberglass hood
Front Axle
Standard Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
Options
- 12,000-22,000 lbs
- Meritor tandem @ 40,000 lbs (Set Back Axle only)
- Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
- Meritor single
12,000-23,000 lbs
AWD package Single 22,000-23,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Standard Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
Options
- Meritor single 23,000 lbs
- Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
- Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
- Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
- Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
- Single-tridem from 23,000 through 77,000 lbs
AWD package
Front Suspension
Standard Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Options Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
AWD package
Rear Suspension
Standard AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
Options
- Hendrickson 40,000-52,000 lbs
- Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
- Reyco 23,000 lbs
- Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
- Reyco 23,000 lbs
- TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
AWD package Single, tandem, or tridem 23,000-78,000 lbs
Brakes
Standard WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Options
AWD package
Safety
Standard Roll stability control
Options
AWD package
Frame
Standard Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
Options
- 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.
AWD package
Fuel Tanks
Standard Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
Options
- Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
- Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
AWD package
DEF Tank
Standard 6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)
Options
AWD package
4900 SF Specifications
Wheelbase
Standard Up to 448"
Options
Configuration
Standard 4x2, 6x4
Options
Engine
Standard Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
Options
- Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
- Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
- Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
- Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Transmission
Standard Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
Options
- Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
- Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Options Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Standard Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
Options
- 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
Standard Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood)
Options
Front Axle
Standard Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
Options
- Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
- Meritor single 12,000-23,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Standard Tandem Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
Options
- Meritor single 23,000 lbs
- Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
- Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
- Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
- Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
Front Suspension
Standard Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Options
Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
Rear Suspension
Standard AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
Options
- Hendrickson 40,000-65,000 lbs
- Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
- Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
- Reyco 23,000 lbs
- TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
Brakes
Standard WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Options
Safety
Standard Roll stability control
Options
Frame
Standard Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
Options
- 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
Standard Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
Options
- Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
- Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
DEF Tank
Standard 6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)
Options
4900 EX Specifications
Wheelbase
Standard Up to 448"
Options
Configuration
Standard 4x2, 6x4
Options
Engine
Standard Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
Options
- Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
- Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
- Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
- Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Transmission
Standard Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (7, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
Options
- Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
- Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Standard Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Options Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Standard Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
Options
- 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
Standard Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood
Options
Front Axle
Standard Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
Options
- Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
- Meritor single 12,000-23,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Standard Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
Options
- Meritor single 23,000 lbs
- Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
- Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
- Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
- Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
Front Suspension
Standard Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Options
Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
Rear Suspension
Standard AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
Options
- Hendrickson 40,000-65,000 lbs
- Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
- Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
- Reyco 23,000 lbs
- TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
Brakes
Standard WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Options
Safety
Standard Roll stability control
Options
Frame
Standard Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
Options
- 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
Standard Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
Options
- Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
- Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
DEF Tank
Standard 6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)
Options
4900 TS Specifications
Wheelbase
Standard Up to 448"
Options
Engine
Standard Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft)
Options
- Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
- Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
Transmission
Standard Eaton Fuller Manual
Options Allison Automatic
Cab Type
Standard Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
Options
Cab Interior
Standard Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
Options
- 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
Standard Fiberglass Traditional Non-Sloping Hood
Options
Exhaust
Standard RH outboard frame-mounted vertical
Options RH mid-chassis-mounted horizontal
Steering
Standard Dual main gears with dual ram assist
Options
Front Axle
Standard Tandem 40,000-44,000 lbs
Options
Rear Axle
Standard Tandem 46,000-70,000 lbs
Options Tridem 69,000 lbs
Front Suspension
Standard Slippered 36,000, 40,000 and 44,000 lbs
Options Tridem 69,000 lbs
Rear Suspension
Standard Tandem 46,000-65,000 lbs
Options Tridem Air Ride 69,000 lbs
Brakes
Standard WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Options
Frame
Standard Double-channel @ 3.2 million RBM and 4.5 million RBM
Options
Fuel Tanks
Standard Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
Options
DEF Tank
Standard 6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)
Options
4900 XD Specifications
Standard
Options
AWD package
BBC
Standard 123"
Options
AWD package
Wheelbase
Standard Up to 448"
Options
AWD package
BA
Standard 50"
Options
AWD package
Configuration
Standard 4x2, 6x4
Options
AWD package 4x4, 6x6
Engine
Standard Detroit DD13, 12.8L (350-470 hp 1250-1650 lb-ft)
Options
- Detroit DD15 TC, 14.8L, (455-505 hp 1550-1750 lb-ft))
- Detroit DD16, 15.6L, (475-600 hp 1850-2050 lb-ft)
- Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
- Cummins ISX15, 15.0L, (400-600 hp 1450-2050 lb-ft)
AWD package Detroit Series 60 Tier III, 14L, (425-500 hp 1475-1550 lb-ft)
Transmission
Standard Eaton Fuller FR-13210B (10, 11, 13, 15 and 18-speed)
Options
- Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS
- Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
AWD package Allison Automatic 4000, 4500, 4700
Cab Type
Standard Standard Galvanealed Steel with roped in windshield
Options Severe Duty Galvanealed Steel with bonded windshield
AWD package Severe Duty galvannealed steel with two-piece bonded windshield
Cab Interior
Standard Black Trim w/ Grey Upholstery
Options
- 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
AWD package
Hood
Standard Three-piece butterfly hood
AWD package
Front Axle
Standard Detroit single 12,000-20,000 lbs
Options
- Hendrickson single 12,500 lbs
- Meritor single 12,000-23,000 lbs
AWD package Single 22,000 lbs
Rear Axle
Standard Detroit tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs
Options
- Meritor single 23,000 lbs
- Meritor tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs
- Meritor tridem 69,000-77,000 lbs
- Sisu tandem 70,000 lbs
- Sisu tridem 105,600 lbs
AWD package
Front Suspension
Standard Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs.
Options Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs.
AWD package Flatleaf 17,500, 21,500 and 23,000 lbs
Rear Suspension
Standard AirLiner 23,000-69,000 lbs
Options
- Hendrickson 40,000-65,000 lbs
- Chalmers 46,000-52,000 lbs
- Neway 46,000-78,000 lbs
- Reyco 23,000 lbs
- TufTrac 40,000-52,000 lbs
AWD package Single or tandem, 23,000-58,000 lbs
Brakes
Standard WABCO 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement
Options
AWD package
Safety
Standard Roll stability control
Options
AWD package
Frame
Standard Single-channel @ 2.5 million RBM
Options
- 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.
AWD package
Fuel Tanks
Standard Aluminum 25" cylindrical 60-150 gallon (227-567 liter) - RH or LH
Options
- Aluminum 23" cylindrical 50 to 150 gallon (189-567 liter) - RH or LH
- Combination fuel/hydraulic tanks available in various sizes
AWD package
DEF Tank
Standard 6, 13, 23 gallon (23, 49, 87 liter)
Options
AWD package