2. Western Star History
Supertilt hood introduced
for improved
serviceability.
1986
The 4900
is launched.
1968
White sells Western Star
to two Canadian-based
companies and the trucks
are re-badged as Western
Star Trucks.
1981
Western Star is purchased
by Daimler Trucks North
America.
2000
Western Star Trucks are
introduced by White Motor
Company and built in
Kelowna, BC, for the
rugged demands of
logging
1967
Western Star launches the
Cornerstone Chassis and
Heritage Cab.
1987
The Constellation Cab is
introduced and sets the
standard for comfort and
durability.
1996
Star Light sleepers with
lightweight aerospace
honeycomb construction
are introduced.
1998
3. Western Star History
Interiors are updated
across the entire family of
Western Star Trucks.
2011
The high horsepower
Detroit Diesel DD16
makes
world debut with Western
Star.
2010
The Limited 1967 Edition
was launched to celebrate
the 40th anniversary of
Western Star.
2007
The Stratosphere line of
sleepers is expanded to 5
models, making it the
broadest line of walk-
through sleepers in the
industry.
2006
40
Inch
54Inch
82Inch
Proprietary AirLiner®
suspension made
available in
Western Star.
2001
New 4700 Model launched
for Dump, Mixer, Roll-Off,
Vacuum, Crane and
Snowplow Applications
2011
4. Dedicated Western Star Production Plant
Plant located in Portland, OR
• Engineering
• R&D
• Truck Production
5. Model Name Evolution
ModelName 4700 4800 4900 6900
Former Designator - - FA, SA, EX XD
BBC 110” 109” 123”,132” 141”
Current Designator SF,SB SF,SB,TS SF,SB,EX,XD,TS XD,TS
6. The New 4700
Available in Set Back and Set Forward axle configurations
• 110” BBC
• Truck & Tractor
• Broad power range (260 – 470hp) ISC, ISL, DD13
• Perfect for Construction, Municipal, Regional Bulk haul
7. 4900SB with FE Package
Packages all the lightweight and aero options
• Aero high-visibility hood
• Under hood air cleaners
• Back of sleeper exhaust
• Wrap around bumper
• Available in day cab and all sleeper sizes
Aero performance with traditional styling
