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47X

Expanding the already impressive line of next gen vocational trucks.

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Overview

INTRODUCING THE NEWEST TOOL FOR AN ALREADY IMPRESSIVE BELT

Our X-Series trucks aren’t just the best trucks we’ve ever built, they’re the best trucks anyone has ever built. Like the 49X before it, the 47X is part of a family that was built from the ground up to bring toughness into the modern age with an impressive collection of engineering, technology and more than half a century of experience building trucks that take on any challenge, anywhere.

 

The 47X extends the reach of the X-Series into even more vocational applications, with a number of new features including a shorter hood and a shorter 111" BBC. This shorter configuration is ideal for applications that require optimized equipment packaging to meet local overall vehicle length requirements and applications that need to adhere to bridge laws, such as concrete mixers or dump trucks. So, no matter what job you need to do, there’s now another purpose-built tool to do it. Break new ground with the 47X.

47X

Features

Chassis

Engineered For Long Life And Quick Upfit

The heavy-duty vocational frame underneath the 47X is engineered to stand up to the demands dump trucks, concrete mixers and crane trucks experience.

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Cab

A New Cab That’s Just As Tough As Our Expectations

Constructed from a premium-grade aluminum and enhanced with steel reinforcements.

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Powertrain

Powertrains You Can Count On. Every Single Day.

Whether your 47X is going to be working on construction sites, in quarries, in concrete plants — or even over the road — the DD13 delivers you the proven power.

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Upfit

Engineered For Upfit

The X-Series was created with Truck Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs) in mind. We designed the truck to ease body upfit for every type of truck including dump trucks, cement mixers, cranes, and engineered it with features to make it fast and simple to access wiring and add controls. 

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Doors

The X-Series Door

Built from rugged steel and designed to be easy to service, it will deliver greater uptime and operator comfort for years to come.

Roof

Trench-style Low Roof

Composite roof with a lowered center section enables optimized packaging of overcab equipment, giving you a purpose-built vehicle that minimizes overall vehicle height while maximizing interior headroom and door opening.

Uptime

Our Job Is To Keep You Doing Yours

Our X-Series trucks represent a big advancement in productivity for vocational trucks thanks to Detroit Connect®. Detroit Connect translates the performance data of any type of truck into real-time information you can use to make the decisions that can help you keep those trucks working and earning.

BEST-IN-CLASS

SAFETY

Setting the vocational standard for safety and technology.

Leading the industry in vocational truck safety

The 47X is setting the vocational standard for safety and technology.

Introducing Detroit Assurance

Technology gets tough in the X-Series, the first Western Star trucks to feature the most advanced suite of active safety systems ever offered to the vocational market — Detroit Assurance. Detroit Assurance not only helps keep people safe, it helps you reduce the repair and operational costs of having a truck out of service by avoiding collisions — which can mean game-changing productivity to you.

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Detroit Assurance
Active Brake Assist 5

Active Brake Assist 5 detects distance and speed to moving and stationary objects in its path and determines if warning or braking is necessary. It's the only system on the market that works down to 5 MPH*, making it ideal for travel in congested urban areas. It also recognizes pedestrians who are about to cross in the truck's path, alerting the operator while partially braking, followed by full braking if the operator does not react.

* with DT12 Transmission

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.

Adaptive Cruise Control To 0 MPH And Tailgate Warning

Detroit Assurance technology enables state-of-the-art features such as Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 MPH* and Tailgate Warning to ease driving in stop and go traffic, as well as help reduce collisions as operators travel from one jobsite to the next.

* with DT12 Transmission

Brake Hold Mode

Brake Hold Mode enhances driver safety and comfort on the road and at the jobsite. This state-of-the-art feature keeps a truck* stopped when the driver removes their foot from the brake pedal, or if their foot unintentionally slips off.

* with DT12 Transmission

A windshield that makes it easy to see everything, including an advantage in safety
  1. Field of Vision - Delivers best-in-class 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.
  2. One-Piece Design - Roped-in design for easy removal and replacement in case of damage.
  3. Solar Film - Optional solar film reduces heat in the cab, improving operator comfort.
  4. Wider Wiper Zone - 24-inch wiper blades that cross over the center of the glass for a 37% improved wiper zone, giving operators a wider range of visibility and better unobstructed view.
Dual Stage Intelligent LED Headlights
  1. Impact Resistance - High-impact polycarbonate lenses with additional hard coating protection to prevent cracking, scratching or damage to the headlight from road or jobsite debris.
  2. Heated Lens - Dual Stage intelligent heat grids to melt away ice and in humid environments, eliminate condensation, in minutes.
  3. Integrated Amber DRL - Integrated amber daytime running lights that double as turn signals, making the truck more visible to oncoming traffic and on the jobsite.
  4. Wide Illumination - LED output is designed to fully illuminate the road and jobsite, including off to the sides of the vehicle, to reduce eye fatigue while letting operators detect objects sooner.

47X

Interior

Tough on the outside. Very
comfortable on the inside.

Trim Level

X-Series Base

X-Series Premium

Daycab: door map pocket does not have a fabric insert

Sleeper: door map pocket insert color matches trim color

Seats

X-Series Base

X-Series Premium

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The 47X Dash

The dash of 47X is a study in forward-thinking engineering and design, with every decision made to let operators keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Driver Command Center

Features six gauges and a central LCD screen that provides important engine information and alerts from Detroit Assurance and Detroit Connect Virtual Technician®.

Backup Alert System: Interactive touch screen display

Backup Alert System fully integrated from the factory with 7" interactive touch screen display, backup camera and reverse proxmity sensor for added visibility and productivity.

MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

Leather-wrapped steering wheel offers integrated controls for stereo, Driver Command Center interaction, cruise control and cruise interrupt, as well as a Bluetooth® connection for mobile phones.

STEERING COLUMN

Fully adjustable to provide full range of motion for increased operator comfort.

TRANSMISSION CONTROL STALK

Allows automated manual and automatic transmission shifting and engine braking functions from the column for safer operation.

VOCATIONAL SWITCHES

The 47X features robust, programmable rocker style switches that are easy to read and use with back lighting, laser-etched graphics and guards to reduce unintentional actuation.

QuickFit Dash Access

Located on top of the dash near the windshield, the QuickFit Dash Access lets you easily route wires to power dash-mounted devices.

Controls

Remote mirror and window control switches are within easy reach, located on the door panels for convenience.

Cupholders

Three extra-large cupholders are within convenient reach of the operator and designed to hold even the largest beverages.

FlexPanel

Proprietary FlexPanel provides the space and flexibility for TEMs to easily integrate body controls, or for customers to mount tablet devices or add up to 24 switches or up to 10 gauges.

PTO Control Logic

When the PTO is engaged, you can view your engine speed presets in the Driver Command Center and, using the control buttons in the multi-function steering wheel, change engine speeds with the push of a button.

Best-In-Class

Specifications

The 47X offers a fast and easy upfit solution engineered to enhance versatility, maneuverability and dependability.

1. X-Series steel-reinforced aluminum cab with X-Series steel door

2. Trench-style low roof with lowered center section for optimal packaging of over cab equipment

3. One-piece roped-in windshield

4. Optional single or high-visibility three-piece rear window

1. X-Series Base

  • Mordura cloth seat
  • Vinyl sleeper upholstery
  • Standard insulation
  • Standard LED cab lighting
  • Black finish steering wheel switches
  • Black finish dash gauge bezels
  • Carbon with black trim accents

 

2. X-Series Premium

  • Laredo leather seats
  • Upgraded sleeper upholstery
  • Premium insulation
  • Premium LED cab lighting
  • Bright finish steering wheel switches
  • Bright finish dash gauge bezels
  • Premium teak trim

1. Quarry Grey

2. Charcoal Black

3. Timber Brown (available on Premium Package only)

1. Impact-resistant, durable, lightweight molded resin hood with sloped high-visibility design

2. ISO TECH Hood Suspension System

3. Standard with locking hood strut

Radiator-mounted steel grille with stainless steel surround

1. Best-in-class HVAC with 5 face outlets, 4 floor outlets, 2 side window defrost outlets and 10 blower speeds

2. Available only on sleepers, optional Idle-Free Dual HVAC that provides up to 10 hours of cooling or 34 hours of heating when parked

Engine mounted air intake, plus optional hood-mounted pre-cleaner deliver improved dust capacity

1. Detroit® DD13® 370-525 HP, 1,250-1,850 lb-ft

2. Cummins L9, 260-380 HP, 860-1,250 lb-ft

3. Cummins X12, 350-500 HP, 1450-1700 lb-ft

 

Western Star provides a wide range of new vehicle engines compliant with EPA, CARB emissions, GHG, and OBD requirements.

Please consult your local dealer to ensure the selection of a product that meets your specific needs.

1. Detroit® DT12®-V AMT

2. Allison 3000 and 4000 Series Automatics

3. Eaton Fuller 10- 13- 18-speed; 8LL and 9ALL Manuals

4. Eaton Endurant AMT 12- 18 speed

1. Intuitive and simple to use PTO control system that makes programming easy

2. FEPTO and REPTO available

3. Factory installed transmission PTO

1. Detroit® single 12,000-23,000 lbs

2. Detroit® tandem 40,000 lbs

3. Meritor single 12,000-22,000 lbs

1. Detroit® single 23,000 lbs

2. Detroit® tandem 40,000-44,000 lbs

3. Dana tandem 46,000-50,000 lbs

4. Meritor single 21,000-30,000 lbs

5. Meritor tandem 40,000-58,000 lbs

6. Meritor tridem 69,000-78,000 lbs

1. Flatleaf 14,600-23,000 lbs

2. Flatleaf (Tandem) 40,000 lbs

3. Taperleaf 12,000-20,000 lbs

4. Taperleaf (Tandem) 40,000 lbs

1. AirLiner® single 21,000-23,000 lbs

2. AirLiner® tandem 40,000-46,000 lbs

3. AirLiner® tridem 69,000 lbs

4. Chalmers tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs

5. Flatleaf single 23,000-30,000 lbs

6. Hendrickson tandem 40,000-70,000 lbs

7. Neway single 26,000 lbs

8. Neway tandem 46,000-52,000 lbs

9. Neway tridem 69,000-78,000 lbs

10. TufTrac tandem 40,000-52,000 lbs

1. WABCO® 4S/4M and 6S/6M Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with and without traction enhancement

2. Air Disc Brakes

1. Detroit Assurance® suite of safety systems including: Active Brake Assist 5, Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 MPH, Side Guard Assist, Tailgate Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Headlights/Wipers and Intelligent High Beams, Brake Hold Mode, Traffic Sign Display and Active Speed Intervention, available with Detroit® engines

2. WABCO® OnGuard including collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control, optional with Cummins engines

1. Single-channel RBM @ 1.8-3.8MM inch-lbs

2. Inner C-channel reinforced RBM @ 4.4-5.5MM inch-lbs

3. 8"-30" parent rail front frame extensions options available

47X offers three bumper styles in various finishes and thicknesses, as well as a boxed-in bumper with an optional grille guard for logging applications. All 47X bumpers are tapered at the wheel ends for ground clearance and weight savings
  • Standard 1/8" stainless steel vocational
  • Optional 3/16" painted steel
  • Optional 1/4" plain or polished aluminum
  • Optional 5/16" bright steel severe service
  • Optional 3/8" painted steel severe service
  • Optional 1/4" painted or bright steel logger

There are a number of towing device options mounted directly to the front frame head for increased strength and durability, with ratings from 80,000-140,000 lbs
  • Dual Removable Tow Hoops, 80,000 lbs
  • Center Tow Pin, 80,000 lbs
  • High Capacity Center Tow Pin, 140,000 lbs

1. Aluminum 25" cylindrical, plain or polished

2. LH 60-150 gallon (227-568 liter)

3. LH 60, 80 and 90 gallon rectangular tanks Optional raised fuel tank mounting

4. RH 60-, 70-, 80-, 100-, 120-, 150-gallon (227-, 265-, 303-, 379-, 454-, 569-liter)

5. Standard forward mounting; optional aft mounting

6. LH and RH split fuel/hydraulic tank options available

7. LH and/or RH auxiliary fuel supply and return ports available

1. 8-, 13- and 23-gallon (23-, 49- and 87-liter)

2. Standard forward mounting

3. Optional LH or RH aft mounting

1. All-new QuickFit Interface System

• Easier to integrate truck equipment with the vehicle's electrical power and communication sources

• Advanced multiplexed electrical system for easy Truck Equipment Manufacturer (TEM) interface, programming and power access

• Auxiliary in-cab backwall mounted E-Vault available, which houses:

• QuickFit Programmable Modules

• QuickFit Programmable Interface Connector

• TEM-specific power distribution module

• High-current power access

2. Multiple clear back-of-cab chassis configurations

3. Updated standard air dryer mounting location delivers clear back-of-cab

4. Standard in-cab battery mounting location with optional mounting on frame or between rails

5. Up to 24 programmable multiplexed, 4 hard-wired and 2 pneumatic switches

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