Western Star 48X

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Sunshine Coast & Maryborough QLD

The 48X is powered by the Detroit DD13 Gen 5 or DD16 engine, is available to over 130 tonnes GCM, features a set-forward front axle, has a bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 113 inches, and a choice of four sleeper cabins.

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2024 Western Star 48X

White Prime Mover

$398,189

2024 Western Star 48X

White Prime Mover

$303,490

2023 Western Star 48X

White Prime Mover

$286,000

ENGINE

Our 48X model is powered by superior engine solutions from Detroit, custom fit to Western Star trucks to ensure you get maximum power and reliability. Whether you’re hauling fuel, livestock, or freight, our selection of well-proven and powerful Detroit engines are the driving force behind your Western Star. Proven, reliable, and efficient are just a few words we would use to describe the engines in our rugged Western Star trucks.

CAB

• HEAVY DUTY FRAME – Steel‑reinforced aluminium cab with steel door. Various sleeper options; Day cab – trench or standard. Sleeper – 36″ low trench, 36″, 48″ & 60″ mid integrated • FIELD OF VISION – Delivers a superior field of vision thanks to a surface area that’s 28% larger than our previous product offering, making it one of the largest windshields in its class. With 24‑inch wiper blades that cross over the centre glass for 37% improved wiper zone • ONE‑PIECE WINDSHIELD – One‑piece, roped‑in design enhances the field of vision with an unobstructed...

BONNET

• Impact‑resistant, durable, lightweight moulded resin hood with sloped high‑visibility design • Stainless steel and aluminium bright works, including grille with pronounced centre bars, air intake covers, mirror back covers, and sun visor plate • ISO Tech bonnet suspension system • 112.8″ BBC • Standard ’power hood’ in set‑forward axle configuration

INTELLIGENT LED HEADLIGHTS

The best headlights Western Star has ever produced, the dual stage intelligent LED headlights are designed to last the lifetime of the truck, with no bulbs needed to be replaced ever. Plus, they deliver superior visibility and improved safety with: • Integrated white daytime running lights to make the truck more visible to oncoming traffic and on the job site • LED output designed to fully illuminate the road and job site, including off to the sides of the vehicle, to reduce eye fatigue while letting drivers detect objects sooner • High‑impact polycarbonate lenses with additional hard...

CHASSIS

With an all‑new heavy‑duty frame, the X‑Series is engineered from the ground up meeting demands of severe applications while being lighter and body builder friendly.

CAB

Constructed from aluminium and enhanced with steel reinforcements, the new cab is lighter, safer, stronger, and more spacious than any Western Star before.

UPFIT

Heavy‑duty body builder routing and clipping options available for more complex upfits, allowing more space to separate and route air lines, harness bundles, and more.

DOORS

Galvanised & hem‑sealed for complete corrosion resistance, the steel‑reinforced aluminium door is crafted with state‑of‑the‑art tooling for unmatched fit and finish.

ROOF

Available in standard, mid, and Stratosphere, as well as trench with a lowered centre enabling over‑cab equipment.

UPTIME

If a fault occurs the Virtual Technician sends an alert, notifying of the severity and how to fix it, increasing your uptime. Standard with Detroit engines.

POWERTRAIN

The 48X is powered by the 450‑525 hp Detroit DD13 Gen 5 or the 500‑600 hp Detroit DD16, both complying with the latest emissions standards.

DASH

The ergonomic dash has easy‑to‑read gauges and new instrument cluster featuring the driver command centre.

MIRRORS

Visibility is critical. All‑new C‑bar door‑mounted mirror arms feature a reduced profile for greater forward visibility for when drivers need to see around them.

Active Brake Assist 5

Active Brake Assist 5 (ABA 5) detects distance and speed to moving and stationary objects in its path and determines if braking is necessary. It’s the only system on the market that works down to 8 km/h, making it ideal for travel in congested urban areas. It also recognises pedestrians who are about to cross in the truck’s path, alerting the driver while partially braking, followed by full braking if the driver does not react. The market‑leading ABA 5 has fused a camera and radar, which is cutting‑edge technology.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO 0 KM/H AND BRAKE HOLD MODE

Detroit Assurance enables state‑of‑the‑art features that make a driver’s workday safer and more comfortable than ever before. And on the job site, brake hold mode keeps a truck stopped when the driver removes their foot from the brake pedal, or if their foot unintentionally slips off.

SIDE GUARD ASSIST

A game changer for safety in and around busy jobsites, Side Guard Assist detects objects on the passenger side of the truck and alerts the operator.