3810 mm (NOMINAL) 2134 mm
Space, comfort, handling, safety and style PLUS Western Star’s legendary rugged dependability reach stellar heights with the Constellation Series. 838 mm
Custom-build your 4800 Series with the engine, driveline and suspension combination of your choice - then uniquely tailor it to match your needs, ambitions and achievements from Western Star’s extensive options list.
1930 mm 2769 mm
4521 mm (OPTIONAL)
4800FX SB (Set Back) 33”/838 mm
BBC (Bumper to Back-of-Cab) 109”/2769 mm
Constellation 4800 Series
The 4800 Series with its sloping hood, enhanced visibility and compact turning circle is the ideal Constellation for applications with critical dimensions, and is perfectly suited for B-Double applications.
Constellation 4800 Series These are details for a Constellation 4800 Series. As Western Star Trucks is a custom manufacturer you can order the perfect truck for your business with your ideal engine, transmission, suspension, drive-line combination. Your Western Star dealer is fully qualified to help you 'build' your perfect truck & introduce you to our extensive options list. Call them now.
Batteries
Exhaust Hood & Fenders
Three/four Western Star 12 Volt 960 CCA; moisture proof cable ends; Cab disconnect switch, (subj. to engine option).
Sloped tilt glass fibre hood with stainless steel grille bezel with insect screen; radiator mounted aluminium grille; mudflaps behind front tyres.
Engine Options
Wheels Options
Detroit 12.7lt & 14lt (425 - 550hp). Cummins 11lt & 15lt (400 - 520hp). Cat C12 & C15, (380 - 550hp).
20 inch cast spoke spiders steel 6 spoke, with alloy wheels and steel disc available as options.
Transmissions Options
Stemco 'Guardian' Front with polished window cap. Rear are Chicago Rawhide 'Scotseal'.
Starter Options Delco Remy 12 Volt 42 - 50MT, subject to engine option.
Insulation
Clutches Options
Full cab & firewall insulation; cab undercoating; barium/ceramic/ foam insulation to floor & toeboard.
Eaton Fuller 1,850 - 2,250lb/ft, Vct/solo ceramic facing, subject to engine option.
Oil Seals
Eaton Fuller 10, 13, 15 & 18 speeds manual & auto-shift with oil pump & Hayden cooler; rear transmission support & oil filter (synthetic lube standard with 1,850 - 2,250lb/ft transmissions).
Front Axle Meritor FG-941/FL941 - Forward Axle 838mm (33") set-back dimension.
Steering Ross TAS 85, 23.3:1 ratio, RHD; Vickers V-20F pump; 4 Quart reservoir; 508mm (20") leather 2-Spoke steering wheel with tilt/telescopic column.
Frame options Material; Heat treated steel alloy. 5/16 x 10 5/8 single & double rail. 3/8 x 10 3/4 single & double rail.
Overhang 473mm (58").
Grab Handle Exterior dual 1040mm (41") polished stainless steel.
Mirrors Heated dual West Coast type stainless steel (options include electronic or manual): door mounted; dual 152mm (6") stainless steel convex mirrors mounted below West Coast mirrors.
Horns Dual rectangular Hadley 635mm (25") air horns with shields; single tone electric horn.
Headlamps Dual 178mm (7") round headlamps.
Tail Lamps Dual stop, tail, turn & reversing lamps.
Front Engine Crossmember
Marker Lamps
Steel.
Front Suspension
Iron.
5 amber chrome rectangular. 2 amber chrome rectangular if roof mounted condensor fitted.
1587mm (62.5 inch) taper leaf rated at 7,500kg (16,600lb) total capacity; cast iron spring brackets Threaded pins & bushes standard.
Rear Cab Crossmember
Courtesy Lamps
Front Brakes
Tubular steel.
Three spare accessory switches; wiring & relay for bull lights.
Rear Suspension Crossmember
Reading Lamps
Meritor 419x127mm (16.5"x5") 'Q-Plus' cam; automatic slack adjusters (Bearings are Timken tapered roller).
Cab Front Supports
Steel with air bags & shock absorbers.
Intermediate Crossmember
Butterfly steel.
Under dash & in both doors.
Switches
Meritor 40,000 up to 52,000lb. Dana 44,000 up to 52,000lb.
Rear Frame Crossmember
Adjustable with individual switches in overhead console & above both doors.
Tractor taper.
Trailer Air Valves
Rear Brakes
Front Bumper Options
Meritor 419x178mm (16.5"x7"), 'Q-Plus' cam with MGM chambers, automatic slack adjusters (Bearings are Timken tapered roller).
Shipping bumper/chrome bumper or aluminium bullbar.
Hand control valve; tractor protection valve; light connections, all behind cab.
Rear Axle Options
Main Driveline Options Spicer 1810 3.4mm (0.134") wall with Glidecote splines SPL 250 heavy duty series.
Moisture Ejector Pull type drain valves on all tanks; Bendix Westinghouse DV-2 auto moisture ejector on wet tank. CR Turbo 2000 air dryer is standard equipment.
Windows Clear laminated windscreen; tinted safety glass side & rear; powered LHS door window.
Heater/Defroster
Air Line Piping
13.2kW (45,000 BTU) fresh air intake.
Interaxle Driveline Options
Nylon, cab & chassis.
Air Conditioning
Spicer 1710 3.4mm (0.134') wall with Glidecote splines SPL 170 heavy duty series.
Air Tanks
Integrated with radiator mounted condenser.
Steel.
Interior Trim Mesa vinyl upholstery package with diamond stitching on door panels (optional Phoenix velour), headliner & back panel. Soft touch trim on overhead console, windshield post covers, trim above doors & upper door panels; dual interior sunvisors with pocket; moulded overhead console with passenger side storage area; side window defrost ducts & integrated arm rests; document pouch on driver's door; colour-keyed carpet on lower door; rubber floor mats.
Rear Suspension Options Hendrickson HAS 400/461 - HN402 & HN46. Neway AD464/252. Airliner 40K - 46K. Rockwell six-rod (18,000 - 20,000kg). Chalmers rubber block suspension (18,000 - 23,000kg). TufTrac suspension.
Air Compressor Options
Driver's Seat
16.5 cfm - 37.4cfm (subject to engine options).
National 2000 high back: 3-point retractor seat belt; driver's seat armrests. Optional Bostrom seat as well.
Oil Filter By-pass/full flow: Engine mounted.
Passenger's Seat
Air Cleaner
Fuel Tank Options
Dual 330mm (13") stainless steel dry element; external mounting, 152mm (6") ducting, restriction indicator & gauge in dash.
Fan Clutch
Fuel tank sizes available from 272lt (60 US gallons) to 454lt (100 US gallons); heavy duty polished stainless steel straps; dual draw fuel system (Fuel tank configurations subject to wheelbase). Fuel cooler standard.
Kysor nylon fan with K22RA Kysor fan clutch.
Battery Box
Radiator Options
Numerous options, side mounted & in frame mount (subject to application).
1200 square inch to 1450 square inch, heavy-duty radiator core with reinforced bottom tank, silicone hoses, (subject to engine option).
Cab Shell & Doors
Manufacturers recommended coolant (to facilitate long life coolant programs).
E-Coated galvanised severe service steel cab with aluminised wax rustproofing; welded construction; exterior glass fibre sunvisor; glass fibre cab skirts; stainless steel sill plates.
Exhaust Options
Sleeper Cab Options
Single/dual vertical muffler & stack with polished solid stainless steel exhaust shield; chromed stack & lower elbow; cab mounted subject to engine option.
Starlight sleepers are available as low-line or high-rise. They vary in size from 34”-48”-62” & there’s a 76” if required. Side shield & aero kit options available.
Water Conditioner
Alternator Delco Remy 12 Volt 135 - 160 amp, subject to engine option.
Steps Polished aluminium; safety grip on fuel tanks & battery box.
Tubular frame, fixed mount; 3-Point retractor seat belt. Options include National 2000 & Bostrom seats.
Instrument Panel Vinyl 'Woodgrain' in Royal Rosewood.
Instruments & Gauges Air pressure gauge, low air buzzer & lamp, fuel gauge, voltmeter, engine coolant temperature, oil pressure, engine oil temperature, exhaust temperature, rear axle oil temperature, transmission oil temperature, 89mm (3 1/2") diameter speedometer/odometer & 89mm (3 1/2") electronic tachometer with hour meter, Datastar.
Paint White Dupont acrylic urethane to cab & hood; red chassis, silver rims (options include custom paint).
Tyres & Wheels Front tyres: Goodyear 295/80 R 22.5" 16 ply G391. Rear tyres: Goodyear 11 R 22.5" 16 ply G167. Front rims: Hayes Lemmerz 22.5 x 8.25 steel. Rear rims: Hayes Lemmerz 22.5 x 8.25 steel. Options include Bridgestone Michelin.
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