Heavy haulers can get some help from a 23,000-lb front steer axle which is now available in Western Star’s 4700 model.Western Star announced that a 23,000-lb front steer axle is now available in its 4700 model.
The Detroit axle is being offered in the set-forward and set-back configurations of the 4700.
“Our customers demand a lot from our trucks and the new heavy-duty axle option is an example of how we constantly improve our offerings to help customers be productive,” said Ann Demitruk, vice president of marketing, Western Star.
The heavy-duty axle is ideal for applications that require a higher front axle weight rating like snow plow, dump and heavy haul. It also is a good match with the existing 23,000-lb flat leaf front springs available in all models.
Detroit front axles are designed to be up to 40 pounds lighter than other brands for the same capacity ratings. They use needle bearings that roll between the steering knuckle and king pin to reduce friction, tighten tolerance and reduce deflection to improve durability, reduce tire wear and provide smoother steering control.
The 4700 model is Western Star’s vocational workhorse and offers a variety of configurations suited for everything from plowing snow to construction.
“Our customers demand a lot from our trucks and the new heavy-duty axle option is an example of how we constantly improve our offerings to help customers be productive,” said Ann Demitruk, vice president of marketing, Western Star.
The 23,000-lb front steer axle soon will be available in Western Star 4800 and 4900 models as well.
