AN AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
Part of the X-Series, the 48X isn’t just one of the best trucks Western Star has ever built, it’s one of the best trucks anyone has ever built. Winner of the highly-prestigious Truck of The Year Australasia (ToYA) award for 2024, the award winning X-series are the most-tested Western Stars ever, designed from the ground up without compromising the serious durability for which Stars are renowned.
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 view. Optional single or high-visibility three-piece rear window
• IMPACT RESISTANCE – Optional TufGlass impact-resistant windshield is 2.5x more resistant to damage, reducing repair costs and downtime
• SOLAR TINTED GLASS – Standard solar tinted glass reduces heat in the cab, improving operator comfort
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 coating protection to prevent cracking, scratching, or damage to the headlight from road or job site debris
Features
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.
safety
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.
ENGINE
POWER:
450 - 525 hpTORQUE:
1,550 - 1,850 LB-FT
POWER:
500 – 600 HPTORQUE:
1,850 - 2,050 lb-ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 48X designed for?
The 48X is an Australian exclusive truck, specifically designed to survive the challenges of the Australian market and to be the perfect partner for local distribution or B-double intrastate.
What transmission options are available for the 48X?
The 48X is available with the Detroit DT12-OV and DT12-OVX automated manual transmissions, and the Eaton Fuller manual transmission. To specify the exact transmission you need, see your nearest Western Star dealer.
What GCM is the 48X?
This depends on your chosen transmission. GCM ranges from 72,500kg with the DT12-OV up to 140,000kg with the DT12-OVX.
What axle configurations are available for the 48X?
The 48X is available in a 6×4 configuration.
Which cabs are available in the 48X?
The 48X has a variety of available cabs, including day cabs (trench and standard) and sleeper cabs (36” low trench, 36”, 48” and 60″ mid integrated).
