Western Star debuts new vocational truck model
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America Vice President of Vocational Market Development Sam Parlier called the new model a "construction powerhouse," noting with its shorter hood and up to 50 degree wheel cut, the 47X optimizes maneuverability for work on job sites and congested urban environments. Feedback from early adopters of the 49X drove engineers to develop the new battery box seat, which will become the new standard across the X-Series line next year and add up to 3 additional inches of legroom. The 47X’s unique hood provides a forward visibility of 24.8 feet – an 11-inch improvement over the 49X – while its composite construction and ISO Tech suspension system resists bending and cracking by absorbing and dissipating vibrations from road inputs. The 47X comes standard with Detroits DD13 Gen 5 engine, which features higher compression ratios and a new swirl piston design to improve combustion and efficiency, matched to an Allison Transmission. The CHEC Tool from DTNA enables TEMs and dealers to view and modify electrical configurations, giving them the power to customize inputs and outputs and change parameters within minutes.