INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Western Star’s first new commercial vehicle offering in years, the 4700 heavy-duty vocational truck is aimed at the construction and municipal work markets.

The new truck was literally unveiled at the 2011 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis (SEE VIDEO HERE). It will be available to order in the third quarter of 2011, with targeted delivery in early 2012.

Available in a set-forward and set-back configuration and a GVW between 33,000 and 64,000 pounds, the 4700 features a 110-inch BBC – the shortest BBC in its class – and is ideal for dump, mixer, crane, roll-off, sewer vac and plow applications, the company stated in a press release.

Dubbed by the company as "one tough truck," the 4700 joins the beefier 4900 and 6900 models in the lineup, but, with a midrange powertrain, it’s a lower cost alternative for customers.

The truck will be offered with 350-450 hp Detroit Diesel DD13 engines or for lighter-duty markets, the Cummins ISC (260-350 hp) and ISL engines (345-380 hp) – all of which are based on Selective Catalytic Reduction emissions technology.  

Also available is the latest Eaton Ultrashift PLUS transmission, and Allison 3000 and 4000-series transmissions.

Designed for tight urban spaces and busy construction sites, the 4700 is equipped with a galvannealed steel cab with a sloped hood for outstanding site lines for optimal visibility. Plus, the short BBC, combined with a 55-degree wheel cut, provides better maneuverability, the company says.

Body builder friendly features are key in the vocational market, says Western Star. The interface connectors and transmission control unit is located in-cab, providing greater protection against harsh or corrosive environments, ultimately preventing the possibility of wiring shorts and downtime.

Also included is a bolt-in pass through plate in the cab floor that eliminates unnecessary drilling; and an industry-first, dedicated Body Builder Wiring Raceway. An easily accessible routing path through the cab floor, the Raceway provides plenty of room for body builders to route wiring more efficiently.

Strength & Durability

The 4700’s new, half-inch, 3.2 million RBM single channel frame rail option is said to be ideal for customers operating in corrosive environments while reducing weight and maximizing payload in a single frame.

Multiple mid-chassis packaging solutions are available to help body builders achieve the clean back-of-cab they need for optimal body installation.

For example, in-cab batteries free 17 to 34 inches of rail space for body equipment installation, and the 4700’s DEF and air tanks can be placed under the cab to free up additional rail space.