2009 - Western Star 4900 Timber Truck

About this machine

This Western Star 4900 Timber Truck is a heavy-duty logging truck — sometimes referred to as a log truck — built to haul timber from harvest sites to mills and processing facilities. Western Star is a well-established North American manufacturer with a long history of producing purpose-built heavy trucks for demanding industries including logging, mining, oil and gas, and construction, where durability and power are paramount.

This 2009 used example is powered by a Mercedes-Benz engine rated at 450 horsepower, paired with a 13-speed transmission to give the driver a wide range of gear ratios suited to the varied terrain and load conditions of logging operations. The front axle is rated at 14,700 pounds and the rear axles at 40,000 pounds, providing the load-bearing capacity needed for heavy timber payloads. A 3.90 axle ratio balances pulling power with road speed. Driver comfort and control are well catered for, with cruise control, an engine jake brake, and air conditioning fitted as standard. The truck rides on an air ride suspension setup, and a suspension dump function allows the driver to lower the ride height as needed. Locking differentials are fitted to improve traction in off-road and slippery conditions.

The fifth wheel is a sliding unit, offering flexibility in load distribution and trailer coupling. A four-line wet kit provides the hydraulic outputs needed to power trailer-mounted equipment. An aluminium headache rack with integrated toolbox is fitted behind the cab, protecting the cab from shifting loads while providing on-board storage. The truck is also equipped with an Ali Arc bumper.

The trailer included in this listing is fitted with a Rotobec Elite extenda boom grapple loader featuring a non-continuous rotation bypass grapple, which allows precise log handling and loading without full 360-degree rotation. The trailer runs on three axles with a crib body configuration and spring suspension, making it a complete and ready-to-work timber hauling combination. This truck and trailer package is located in Wisconsin, USA, and is listed at $64,900.

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