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Western Star 49X truck towing the massive Philippine Mars flying boat at night under a full moon during its move to the Pima Air & Space Museum.
Newsby Lauren FletcherOctober 15, 2025

Western Star Hauls It All

A Western Star 49X hauled the 76,000-pound WWII-era Philippine Mars flying boat to its final home, proving once again it can haul it all.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2024

Western Star Vocational Trucks Add Safety Features

Fleets with 47X and 49X trucks can now benefit from the added safety regardless of powertrain.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 13, 2022

Western Star Expands 49X Heavy Haul, Construction Capabilities

New hood, engine, and axle options expand heavy vocational application coverage for the Western Star 49X.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2021

Multiple Western Star Truck Models Recalled

The truckmaker is recalling certain 49X vehicles as well as certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.

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Photo Galleriesby Lauren FletcherNovember 10, 2020

Test Drive: Western Star 49x [Photos]

Built from the ground up as an all-new vocational truck, the Western Star 49X was built to work in a variety of demanding fleet applications, from construction to logging to oil fields and more.

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