Choose the Western Star 4900 for OTR driver comfort — its 82" sleeper options exceed the Kenworth T880's 76" maximum.
| Spec | Kenworth T880 1190 available · from $29,900 | Western Star 4900 41 available · from $19,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Options | ||
| Engine options | Cummins X15, PACCAR MX-13, PACCAR MX-11, Cummins ISX12-G, PACCAR PX-9 | Detroit DD16, Cummins ISX15, Detroit DD13, Detroit DD15, Detroit Series 60 Tier III |
| Horsepower range | 320–600 hp | 350–600 hp |
| Peak torque | 2,050 lb-ft | 2,050 lb-ft |
| Weight Ratings | ||
| GVWR (max) | — | — |
| GCWR | — | — |
| Transmission Options | ||
| Transmissions | PACCAR Automated Transmission 12-Speed, Eaton Fuller Manual and Automated Transmissions, Allison Automatic Transmissions | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase options | 0 options (undefined"–undefined") | 1 options (448"–448") |
Choose the Western Star 4900 for OTR driver comfort — its 82" sleeper options exceed the Kenworth T880's 76" maximum.
Both the Kenworth T880 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 Kenworth T880 is built by Kenworth 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 Kenworth T880 tops out at 600 hp / 2050 lb-ft torque. The Western Star 4900 tops out at 600 hp / 2050 lb-ft. GVWR is similar lbs for the Kenworth T880 and similar lbs for the Western Star 4900.
TruckRadar has 1,231 Kenworth T880 and Western Star 4900 trucks available right now from dealers nationwide. Search by make, model, price, and location at truckradar.ai.
| Sleeper sizes | 40", 52", 76" | 34", 40", 54", 68", 82" |
| Pricing (estimated) |
| Base MSRP range | — | — |