On Sept. 23, 2021, Western Star introduced the 47X vocational truck, a lighter-weight complement to the Western Star 49X. The introduction extends the Western Star X-Series into entirely new vocational applications.
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The 47X is also offered with the new DT12-V vocational transmission. It offers three mode applications: rock-free mode, off-road mode, and paver mode.
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With the shorter hood and a wheel cut up to 50 degrees, the 47X further optimizes maneuverability for work on construction sites or operation in congested urban environments.
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The Western Star 47X is 10 inches shorter and 200 pounds lighter — spec-for-spec — than the 49X.
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The 47X comes standard with the Detroit DD13 Gen 5 engine, which features higher compression ratios and a new swirl piston design to further improve combustion and efficiency.
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All X-Series models come standard with a wrap-around dash that provides easy access to the driver command center and B-panel.
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On the B-panel, a flex panel can be prepped for a tablet or configured for an additional 12 switches or 10 gauges.
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DTNA says the Western Start 47X in mixer configuration weighs in a just 16,100 pounds in some instances.
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Three sleeper configurations are available on the 47X: 36-inch trench-style low roof, and 36- or 48-inch mid roof.
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Western Star will offer the 47X with a twin-steer prep package for export to Canada.
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The X-Series steel-reinforced aluminum cab is said to be 8% lighter while providing 13% more space than competitors, DTNA officials said.
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The X-Series cab suspension features vocationally tuned cab isolators designed for optimal cab stability.
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With a standard 111.6" BBC, the 47X is well suited to regions or applications that require a shorter overall vehicle length, such as drywall trucks, and for those that need to meet federal or local bridge law requirements.
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An optional 110.8" BBC stup is available for mixers or super dumps.
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A proprietary FlexPanel provides TEMs the space and flexibility to easily integrate body controls, freeing up space between the driver and passenger seats.
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The vocational truck is suited for applications that are impacted by bridge laws, but still includes many of the new features first introduced with the 49X one year earlier.
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The 47X is approximately 200 pounds lighter than the 49X in like-for-like spec and is best for weight-sensitive applications like mixers and bulk haul.
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