Freightliner Cascadia vs Western Star 4900
Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the Western Star 4900 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.
All specifications
Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.
Dimensions
Bumper to back of cab (BBC)2.946 m3.124 mBBC; SF, SB and XD
Sleeper roof optionsMid-Roof XT 48 in, 60 in, 72 in; Raised Roof 60 in, 72 inNot published
Max wheel cut50°up toNot published
Wheelbase (maximum)Not published11.379 mWB; all four versions
Bumper to front axleNot published0.838 mBA; SF set-forward and EX
Station 0 to back of cabNot published3.063 m4900SF 123 BBC
Station 0 to front axle centrelineNot published0.787 m4900SF
Bottom of frame rail to top of cabNot published2.129 mstandard cab
Top of frame to top of cabNot published1.859 m
Frame widthNot published0.864 moutside of frame rails
Fenderette widthNot published2.565 m
Fender-only widthNot published2.426 m
Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)
Cab height3.03 mday cab; heights exclude aero deviceNot published
Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicleNot published
Kerb weight8,200 kgNot published
Gross vehicle weight26,000 kg6x4, Australia rating; 24 t New ZealandNot published
Engine
Engine modelDetroit Gen 5 DD13370-525 HP, 1,250-1,850 lb-ftDetroit DD1514.8 L, 455-505 HP, 1,550-1,750 lb-ft
Gross power370-525 HPNot published
Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ftNot published
Transmission
TransmissionDetroit DT12 On-Highway Series 12-speed automated manual (DT12-HE, DT12-HL); Eaton Cummins Endurant 12-speedEaton Fuller FR-13210B 10-, 13-, 15- and 18-speed; Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS; Allison 4000, 4500, 4700 automatic
Front axleDetroit or Meritor 12k, 12.5k, 13.3k, 14.7k; Hendrickson Steertek NXT 12.5k, 13.3ksingle 12,000-23,000 lb (Detroit, Hendrickson AIRTEK, Meritor); Meritor tandem 40,000 lb and front drive 22,000-23,000 lb with set-back axle only
Rear axleDetroit single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k; Meritor single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k, 46ktandem 40,000-70,000 lb; tridem 69,000-105,600 lb; single 23,000-30,000 lb (Detroit, Meritor, Sisu)
Service capacities
Fuel tankNot publishedaluminium 25 in cylindrical 60-150 gal (227-567 L); 23 in cylindrical 50-150 gal (189-567 L)
DEF tankNot published6, 13 and 23 gal (23, 49 and 87 L)
Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Western Star 4900 tech sheet WS/MC-DT-531 (2018, copy on xr793.com)
Drawn to scale
Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.
Freightliner Cascadia vs Western Star 4900: questions
Where do these figures come from?
Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.
Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?
Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.
