MarketBook Western Star Blog Archive

    Detroit Introduces Its 2027 Heavy-Duty Gen 6 Engines
    Posted On: February 19, 2026
    The latest Detroit engines comply with 2027 EPA standards and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks. ...
    Detroit Reman Plant In Hibbing, Minnesota, Breaks Ground On Facility Expansion
    Posted On: May 19, 2023
    The expansion doubles facility space to support the increased need for electronic components and to prepare the ramp-up of battery-electric products for the future of zero-emission vehicles. ...
    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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    Canadian Sleeper Truck & Day Cab Prices Rise As Inventory Levels Fall
    Posted 2026-05-28
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Canadian Used Farm Equipment Market Tightens In April
    Posted 2026-05-27
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting Canadian used farm equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Canadian Construction Equipment Inventory Levels Declined In April
    Posted 2026-05-25
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting Canadian used construction equipment on MarketBook. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Quick & Easy On MarketBook.ca
    Posted 2026-05-19
    With a new, dedicated Parts For Sale page, it’s also now easier to find the parts and components you need on MarketBook.ca. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 2026-05-14
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 2026-05-14
    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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    Commitment To Nebraska & North America Recognized At Claas In Omaha
    Posted 2026-05-10
    Claas is furthering its commitment to Nebraska and North America through continued investment in infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development. ...
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    Compact Honda FourTrax Recon Light-Utility ATV Returns For 2027
    Posted 2026-05-08
    The 2027 Honda FourTrax Recon is a compact, lightweight utility-recreational ATV available with two transmissions and two color options and is well-suited for ranchers, homeowners, and enthusiasts. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 2026-05-07
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 2026-05-01
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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