Western Star's overhaul of its vocational line continued this week with the debut of the all-new 47X.
With a standard 111.6" bumper-to-back-of cab (BBC), the 47X will usher out the Western Star 4700, and will do so by adding significant flexibility. The 4700 is exclusively available in 110" BBC, but for the 47X an optional 110.8" BBC will also be made available for fleets that need to meet federal or local bridge law requirements, such as mixers or dumps.
Daimler Trucks North America Vice President of Vocational Market Development Sam Parlier called the new model a "construction powerhouse," noting with its shorter hood and up to 50 degree wheel cut, the 47X optimizes maneuverability for work on job sites and congested urban environments.
The 47X is the younger, smaller and lighter sibling in Western Star's X-Series and joins the 49X as the third and fourth trucks in the lineup (both models are available with set-forward and set-back front axles). The X-Series is Western Star's new-generation lineup – a product suite born following a seven-year development cycle alongside customers, and the 47X was developed in unison with 49X, which debuted almost a year ago.
Approximately 200 pounds lighter than the 49X in like-for-like spec and 10 inches shorter, the 47X is suited for weight-sensitive applications like mixers and bulk haul.
