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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    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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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 7/9/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 7/7/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will showcase its latest machines, electrification solutions and digital services at Steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2-5 September in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 7/3/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 6/29/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    JCB & Base Concrete: A Relationship Set In Concrete
    Posted 6/24/2026
    The JCB TM420 has become central to Base Concrete’s operation, joining an all-JCB fleet that includes a 542-70 Loadall telescopic handler, a 3-tonne mini excavator, and a JCB generator. ...
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    What Is An Excavator Bucket & How Do I Choose The Right One?
    Posted 6/22/2026
    Drawing on our decades of experience and knowledge, we’ve put together everything you need to know about this hard-working attachment so you can make an informed choice. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 6/17/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    Liebherr Earthmoving Machines: A Wide Range Of Solutions For Military & Security Infrastructure
    Posted 6/15/2026
    In addition to hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and telescopic handlers, the company also manufactures crawler dozers and carrier vehicles, such as the TA 230 articulated dump truck. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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