The 48X is an Australian exclusive truck, specifically designed to survive the challenges of the Australian market and to be the perfect partner for local distribution or B-double intrastate. The 48X isn’t just one of the best trucks Western Star has ever built, it’s one of the best trucks anyone has ever built. Winner of the highly-prestigious Truck of The Year Australasia (ToYA) award for 2024, the award winning X-series are the most-tested Western Stars ever, designed from the ground up without compromising the serious durability for which Stars are renowned.
Building upon the legendary Detroit heavy-duty engine legacy, the DD13 Gen 5 engine takes efficiency and performance to the next level.
The Chassis pictured is in stock and available now. It's ideally suited for a tipper/dog application just could be configured as a prime mover if required.
POWER: 525 hp
TORQUE: 1,850 LB-FT
GEARBOX: 18 Speed Eaton Fuller
DIFF: RT46 160 Meritor - 4.1 ratio with dual cross locks and PO divider.
REAR SUSPENSION: Airliner air bag
Price excludes body build and extras. See in dealership for options.