Western Star Trucks will showcase its all-new X-Series at the Brisbane Truck Show from May 18
Penske Australia says truck lovers will have a chance to see firsthand the big changes Western Star Trucks have rolled out with their most tested models ever, the 47X, 48X and 49X at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre next week.
Launched with much fanfare in 2022 the X-Series is Western Star’s big push to win back market share in the heavy truck sector in Australia, and they come packed full of new features.
The 47X has a short, sloped bonnet that yields payload flexibility, a set-back front axle, up to 72.5 tonnes GCM, and comes in either a 6×4 or 8×4 configuration and with the choice of Cummins or Detroit power under the hood.
Exclusive to the Australian market, the 48X is powered by the Detroit DD13 Gen 5 or DD16 engine, is available to over 130 tonnes GCM, features a set-forward front axle, has a bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 113 inches, and a choice of four sleeper cabins.
The toughest of the tough, the 49X is powered by the Detroit DD16, has 200+ tonnes GCM capability, and is available with multiple cabin options, including the largest cab on the Australian market, the 72″ Stratosphere sleeper.
“After first unveiling the X-Series late last year, in conjunction with our dealer network, the X-Series has been on tour around the country, giving existing and potential customers a chance to get behind the wheel and experience the X-Series difference for themselves – and we are hearing awesome feedback,” says Craig Lee, Penske Australia’s executive general manager of on-highway.
“Designed from the ground up, our Western Star team has worked closely with Daimler Truck North America to ensure we have the ideal solution for our Australian market, including the exclusive 48X, which was developed specifically for us.”
Kurt Dein, Head of Western Star Trucks at Penske Australia, says a key benefit of the X-Series for operators are the range of customisations available.
“Across the series, we are offering the 330-380hp Cummins L9, 450-525hp Detroit DD13 Gen 5, and 500-600hp DD16 engines,” Dein says.
“Customers also have the choice of the Detroit DT12, Allison fully automatic, and Eaton Fuller manual transmission, as well as a host of standard, mid, and trench sleeper options.”
The trucks have the latest safety features, including Active Brake Assist 5, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, side guard assist, tailgate warning, brake hold mode, an improved visibility package, and a RollTek driver’s seat with rollover restraint and a seat-mounted airbag.
The company has also focused heavily on driver comfort within the cab with premium noise and temperature insulation and triple door seals keeping it super quiet and comfortable.
“Lighter, safer, stronger, and more spacious than any Western Star before, the X-Series builds upon its legendary heritage of being seriously tough and now takes that to the next level,” Dein says.
Brisbane Truck Show attendees can see the all-new X-Series on stand 54 in the main hall as well as in Technology Alley on Little Stanley Street and at the South Bank Piazza, where Western Star will sponsor the 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge.