Choose the Western Star 4900 for OTR driver comfort — its 82" sleeper options exceed the International HV Series's 0" maximum. The Western Star 4900 offers more peak power (600 hp vs 450 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
| Spec | International HV Series 71 available · from $29,900 | Western Star 4900 32 available · from $19,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Options | ||
| Engine options | Cummins L9, Cummins B6.7 | Detroit DD16, Cummins ISX15, Detroit DD13, Detroit DD15, Detroit Series 60 Tier III |
| Horsepower range | 360–450 hp | 350–600 hp |
| Peak torque | 1,250 lb-ft | 2,050 lb-ft |
| Weight Ratings | ||
| GVWR (max) | 68,000 lbs | — |
| GCWR | — | — |
| Transmission Options | ||
| Transmissions | Eaton Manual 6-speed, Eaton Manual 8LL, Eaton Manual 9ALL, Eaton Manual 13-speed, Allison Automatic 2500 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 3000 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 3500 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 4000 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 4500 (HS, EVS, RDS), Eaton Manual 8LL (10-speed), Eaton Manual 9ALL (11-speed), Allison Automatic 2500, Allison Automatic 3000, Allison Automatic 3500, Allison Automatic 4000, Eaton Manual 8LL (10), Eaton Manual 9ALL (11) | — |
| Dimensions | ||
Choose the Western Star 4900 for OTR driver comfort — its 82" sleeper options exceed the International HV Series's 0" maximum. The Western Star 4900 offers more peak power (600 hp vs 450 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
Both the International HV Series 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 International HV Series is built by International 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 International HV Series tops out at 450 hp / 1250 lb-ft torque. The Western Star 4900 tops out at 600 hp / 2050 lb-ft. GVWR is 68,000 lbs for the International HV Series and similar lbs for the Western Star 4900.
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| Wheelbase options | 3 options (128"–420") | 1 options (448"–448") |
| Sleeper sizes | — | 34", 40", 54", 68", 82" |
| Pricing (estimated) |
| Base MSRP range | — | — |