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Western Star’s current X-Series lineup brings safety, durability, technology and versatility to vocational, heavy-haul and over-the-road applications.
Boyd Truck Centers represents Western Star in Louisville, Bowling Green and Pikeville, Kentucky.
The X-Series Lineup

47X
Rugged and highly maneuverable, with visibility, handling and weight savings for demanding vocational work.

49X
A heavy-duty platform with the components and power for the toughest jobs and most demanding conditions.

49X Power Hood
A modern long-and-tall design pairing comfort and style with maximum horsepower, torque and cooling capacity.
47X, 49X and 49X Power Hood
How the X-Series Models Compare
Choose the dimensions, visibility, cooling capacity and power range that best fit the work. Specifications shown are published by Western Star; available configurations vary.

47X
Rugged and highly maneuverable, with visibility, handling and weight savings for demanding vocational work.
- Engine displacement
- 9L to 13L
- Radiator size
- 1,400 sq. in.
- Horsepower / torque
- 260 HP / 860 lb-ft to 525 HP / 1,850 lb-ft
- Bumper to back of cab
- 111.6 in.
- Forward visibility
- Best
- Air filtration
- Excellent
- Maximum sleeper
- 48 in.
- Turning radius
- 34.0 ft. with 20-ft. body

49X
A heavy-duty platform with the components and power for the toughest jobs and most demanding conditions.
- Engine displacement
- 12L to 16L
- Radiator size
- 1,400 sq. in.
- Horsepower / torque
- 350 HP / 1,350 lb-ft to 605 HP / 2,050 lb-ft
- Bumper to back of cab
- 121.5 in.
- Forward visibility
- Very good
- Air filtration
- Best
- Maximum sleeper
- 72 in.
- Turning radius
- 35.4 ft. with 20-ft. body

49X Power Hood
A modern long-and-tall design pairing comfort and style with maximum horsepower, torque and cooling capacity.
- Engine displacement
- 15L or 16L
- Radiator size
- 1,600 sq. in.
- Horsepower / torque
- 425 HP / 1,750 lb-ft to 605 HP / 2,050 lb-ft
- Bumper to back of cab
- 121.5 in.
- Forward visibility
- Good
- Air filtration
- Very good
- Maximum sleeper
- 36, 48, 60 or 72 in.
- Turning radius
- 35.4 ft. with 20-ft. body
Review the complete X-Series comparison on Western Star’s website.