Choose the Western Star 4900 for OTR driver comfort — its 82" sleeper options exceed the Freightliner eCascadia's 0" maximum. The Western Star 4900 offers more peak power (600 hp vs 470 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
| Spec | Freightliner eCascadia 4 available · from $79,900 | Western Star 4900 41 available · from $19,500 |
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| Engine Options | ||
| Engine options | Detroit eAxle tandem drive, Detroit eAxle single drive | Detroit DD16, Cummins ISX15, Detroit DD13, Detroit DD15, Detroit Series 60 Tier III |
| Horsepower range | 320–470 hp | 350–600 hp |
| Peak torque | — | 2,050 lb-ft |
| Weight Ratings | ||
| GVWR (max) | — | — |
| GCWR | 82,000 lbs | — |
| Transmission Options | ||
| Transmissions | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase options | 2 options (166"–190") | 1 options (448"–448") |
| Sleeper sizes | ||
Choose the Western Star 4900 for OTR driver comfort — its 82" sleeper options exceed the Freightliner eCascadia's 0" maximum. The Western Star 4900 offers more peak power (600 hp vs 470 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
Both the Freightliner eCascadia and Western Star 4900 hold strong resale value among owner-operators and fleets. Resale depends heavily on mileage, maintenance history, and regional demand — not OEM brand alone. Check current listings on TruckRadar for real-world asking prices.
No. The Freightliner eCascadia is built by Freightliner and the Western Star 4900 is built by Western Star. Both are Class 8 conventional tractors but differ in powertrain options, cab dimensions, dealer networks, and MSRP.
The Freightliner eCascadia tops out at 470 hp / NaN lb-ft torque. The Western Star 4900 tops out at 600 hp / 2050 lb-ft. GVWR is similar lbs for the Freightliner eCascadia and similar lbs for the Western Star 4900.
TruckRadar has 45 Freightliner eCascadia and Western Star 4900 trucks available right now from dealers nationwide. Search by make, model, price, and location at truckradar.ai.
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| 34", 40", 54", 68", 82" |
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