MarketBook Western Star Blog Archive

    Western Star Expands X-Series With The Introduction Of The All-New 57X Long-Haul Truck
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    The manufacturer says the 57X is its most advanced, fuel-efficient truck yet, with nearly 6% greater fuel efficiency than the 5700XE. ...
    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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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 25/06/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Kawasaki Updates Ninja ZX-10R Style & Tech For 2026
    Posted 16/06/2026
    Kawasaki recently announced that updates it previewed late last year are live now throughout the ZX-10R superbike family. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Honda Pioneer 1000 Marks 10 Years With Complete Overhaul
    Posted 02/04/2026
    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pioneer 1000, Honda gave the side-by-side a complete overhaul and three trim options, one of which is the first to feature a standard, fully enclosed HVAC cab. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    John Deere 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors Get 2027 Redesign With Improved Comfort & Serviceability
    Posted 24/02/2026
    John Deere recently unveiled the new 1 Series compact utility tractor line, redesigned for the 2027 model year with new options, including an HVAC cab on select models, ergonomic upgrades, and easier maintenance. ...
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    2026 Honda Talon 1000 Sport UTV Lineup Includes 1000R Models Featuring Larger Tires
    Posted 23/02/2026
    The 2-seat Talon 1000R Fox Live Valve and the 4-seat 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve now come standard with 30-inch tires, improving performance in rougher, more technical riding conditions. ...
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    Case IH Debuts Farmall 35A & 40A Compact Tractors At National Ag Shows
    Posted 19/02/2026
    Designed for versatility, efficiency, and operator comfort, Case IH’s Farmall 35A and 40A tractors feature a wide step-through platform, ergonomic controls, and a cushioned seat for long workdays. ...
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    Kuhn’s High-Capacity 9600 Folding Grain Drill: More Planting, Less Filling
    Posted 13/02/2026
    Kuhn’s new 9600 folding mechanical grain drill for small grains and cover crops offers 3.43 bu/ft capacity, simple rate changes, multiple row spacings, and consistent seed placement in varied fields. ...
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