Western Star Trucks' proprietary extreme-duty six-rod suspension is now provided for order on the Western Star 6900 XD. This suspension is suitable for rugged applications such as off-road mining, logging, and oil field.
Weight ratings range from 85,000 to 110,000 pounds with AxleTech International SPRC 1927 tandem axles and 68-inch axle spacing. In the future, Western Star also will offer the suspension with an 85,000-lb weight rating with AxleTech SPRC 1735 tandem axles and 60-inch axle spacing; and a 72,000-pound weight rating with Sisu FR2P-32 tandem axle and 60-inch axle spacing.
Contact Western Star, 4420 Sherwin Rd, Willoughby OH 44094 or access www.westernstartrucks.com for more information.