Western Star Shows Off Updates To The 4700

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Western Star recently revealed several new updates for its 4700 model, including powertrain options, an interior refresh, and safety features. (Photo courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America.)

Western Star used World Of Concrete 2019, which ran from January 22 to January 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada, as an opportunity to spotlight several new updates to its 4700 model trucks. Highlights include new engine options, streamlined upfitting, a refreshed interior, and a host of advanced safety features. “Since introducing the 4700 in 2011, customer acceptance has continued to exceed expectations,” says Samantha Parlier, vice president of marketing and product strategy for Western Star. “We know customers already appreciate the truck’s versatility and dependability, and our newest features will deliver at an even higher level.”

Powertrains & Upfitting

The newest engine option for the Western Star 4700 is the Cummins X12, which produces 500 horsepower and 1,700 pounds foot (2,305 newton meters) of torque. The X12 weighs in at 2,050 pounds (930 kilograms), making it 600 pounds (272 kilograms) lighter than comparable engines, and it features both front- and rear-engine power take-off (PTO). There is also an option for a Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission, which you can pair with a Detroit engine and features hill start aid, precise pneumatic shift and clutch control, a creep mode, and more. An updated electrical system, including a third Power Distribution Module, and four new trailer connection options make upfitting even easier.

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The interior of the Western Star 4700 features a new LCD dash display, larger gauges, LED indicators, and a multi-function steering wheel. (Photo courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America.)

Interior & Safety Features

Western Star now offers a 40-inch low or ultra-low roof StarLight sleeper cab option for the 4700, which offers ample space for storage or a mattress. Interior updates include a new LCD dash display, an instrument panel with larger gauges, customizable LED indicators, and a multi-function steering wheel with built-in controls for the radio, phone, menus, and cruise control.

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The 4700 takes advantage of a Wabco OnGuard radar unit to track vehicles and objects in front of the truck and automatically apply the brakes when necessary. (Photo courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America.)

The updated 4700 is not only easier to operate, but also safer thanks to the Wabco OnGuard radar unit mounted to the bumper. Western Star says this system can “track vehicles and objects in the truck’s path and then automatically applies the brake if the driver doesn’t slow the truck in time.” It also features a Bendix lane departure camera, which monitors the position of the truck within its lane and “provides audible warnings to the driver,” according to Western Star.

Source: Daimler Trucks North America