MarketBook Western Star Blog Archive

    Western Star Expands X-Series Vocational Truck Offerings With Introduction Of All-New 47X
    Posted On: September 30, 2021
    The newest X-Series truck complements the longer, heavier 49X, giving customers an even broader range of application and upfit options. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America & Portland General Electric To Build Large, Public Charging Facility For Electric Vehicles
    Posted On: December 7, 2020
    The facility is designed to offer charging that is four times faster than the current fastest light-duty vehicle chargers and will also be entirely carbon neutral. ...
    Detroit DT12 Vocational Series Transmissions & Safety Systems Key Features On New Western Star 49X
    Posted On: October 2, 2020
    The new transmissions give the 49X increased torque and a GCWR of up to 330,000 pounds, and new safety features make the truck safer for everyone around it on the road and the jobsite. ...
    Western Star 49X: The Next-Generation Vocational Truck Has Arrived
    Posted On: October 1, 2020
    The manufacturer says the 49X is “the next generation of tough”; the new truck’s chassis is both stronger and more than 350 pounds lighter than that of the 4900, and is designed for easier upfits. ...
    Western Star Teases Heavily Tested Next-Generation Vocational Truck
    Posted On: September 4, 2020
    The Daimler Trucks North America brand tortured its prototypes, subjecting them to the equivalent of 1 million miles of harsh, real-world duty in less than two months. ...
    A Closer Look At The Western Star 4700
    Posted On: April 3, 2019
    Earlier this year, the truck manufacturer updated this popular truck and made it safer and more productive. ...
    Western Star Shows Off Updates To The 4700
    Posted On: January 30, 2019
    New engine options, improved upfitting, a refreshed interior, enhanced safety features, and more were on display at World Of Concrete 2019. ...
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    Five-Star Quartet! 4 More Scania Trucks Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Joining Scania's L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP's top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4x2 tractor and 6x2 rigid forms, respectively. ...
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    Steyr Advances Hydrogen-Powered Farming With New HYTRAC Research Project
    Posted 9/15/2026
    TU Wien, Vienna's leading technology university, together with Steyr and other project partners, has launched the HYTRAC hydrogen agriculture research project. ...
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    Volvo CE Upgrades L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders For Greater Versatility & Uptime
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with their most significant frame redesign since their introduction in 1998. ...
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    Krone GX: New Generation With Contactless Forced Steering & A New Job Computer
    Posted 9/8/2026
    Krone has further developed its GX general-purpose wagon’s comfort and versatility to meet the growing demands of agricultural transport even more effectively. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 9/2/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
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    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests First-Ever EC500 Electric Pre-Build Machine In Norway
    Posted 9/1/2026
    The EC500 Electric is a 50-tonne-class electric excavator designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional EC500 while offering flexible electric operation through both grid connection and onboard battery power. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 8/26/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
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    Bobcat Starts Production Of New T650 Compact Track Loader
    Posted 8/24/2026
    Combining the proven capabilities of Bobcat’s 600-frame M-Series platform with the latest Stage V engine technology, the new T650 is built to deliver the power, application-focused performance, and uptime that demanding jobs require. ...
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    Volvo Releases Special-Edition Truck To Celebrate Its 100-Year Anniversary
    Posted 8/19/2026
    In a prelude to the Volvo Group’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2027, Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new special version of its FH, FH16, FH Aero, and FH16 Aero tractor units. ...
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    MachineryTrader.me Brings A Trusted Equipment Platform To The Middle East
    Posted 7/27/2026
    Discover MachineryTrader.me, the new platform for buying and selling construction equipment across the Middle East. ...
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