A Game-Changer for the Australian Market
Advanced safety, power, and comfort for versatile heavy-duty applications
The 2022 Western Star Trucks 48X day cab with a tipper body, has been crafted exclusively for the Australian market.
Part of the X-Series, the 48X offers legendary durability, powerful drivelines, advanced safety features, and unmatched comfort for rugged applications.
Suitable for tipper and dog combinations, single trailers, B-double applications, and even 120+ tonne road train configurations, the 48X is the most-tested Western Star truck.
Key features include a Detroit DD13 GEN 5 GHG-21 525hp engine, a 12-speed automated manual transmission, a 5,350mm wheelbase, and the Detroit Assurance Safety Suite. The truck also supports integrated body builder interfaces.
Western Star Trucks positively impacts the community by supporting Outback Futures, a non-profit providing mental and allied health support in rural Queensland.
