AuctionTime Western Star Blog Archive

    Western Star Expands X-Series With The Introduction Of The All-New 57X Long-Haul Truck
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    The manufacturer says the 57X is its most advanced, fuel-efficient truck yet, with nearly 6% greater fuel efficiency than the 5700XE. ...
    Western Star Expands X-Series Vocational Truck Offerings With Introduction Of All-New 47X
    Posted On: September 30, 2021
    The newest X-Series truck complements the longer, heavier 49X, giving customers an even broader range of application and upfit options. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America & Portland General Electric To Build Large, Public Charging Facility For Electric Vehicles
    Posted On: December 7, 2020
    The facility is designed to offer charging that is four times faster than the current fastest light-duty vehicle chargers and will also be entirely carbon neutral. ...
    Detroit DT12 Vocational Series Transmissions & Safety Systems Key Features On New Western Star 49X
    Posted On: October 2, 2020
    The new transmissions give the 49X increased torque and a GCWR of up to 330,000 pounds, and new safety features make the truck safer for everyone around it on the road and the jobsite. ...
    Western Star 49X: The Next-Generation Vocational Truck Has Arrived
    Posted On: October 1, 2020
    The manufacturer says the 49X is “the next generation of tough”; the new truck’s chassis is both stronger and more than 350 pounds lighter than that of the 4900, and is designed for easier upfits. ...
    Western Star Teases Heavily Tested Next-Generation Vocational Truck
    Posted On: September 4, 2020
    The Daimler Trucks North America brand tortured its prototypes, subjecting them to the equivalent of 1 million miles of harsh, real-world duty in less than two months. ...
    A Closer Look At The Western Star 4700
    Posted On: April 3, 2019
    Earlier this year, the truck manufacturer updated this popular truck and made it safer and more productive. ...
    Western Star Shows Off Updates To The 4700
    Posted On: January 30, 2019
    New engine options, improved upfitting, a refreshed interior, enhanced safety features, and more were on display at World Of Concrete 2019. ...
    Western Star Puts Spotlight On Vocational Trucks At 2018 World of Concrete
    Posted On: January 25, 2018
    Western Star Trucks is making a big showing at this year’s 2018 World of Concrete event in Las Vegas by putting its custom-built vocational trucks on display and offering a contest at the same time. ...
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    Big Equipment, Small Tools & More Up For Bid November 11
    Posted 11/5/2026
    Explore AuctionTime.com auctions closing November 11, 2026, featuring combines, harvesting equipment, dump trucks, trailers, tools, tires, and more. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 11/2/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new VIP+ Dashboard inventory overview, the Sandhills System business system, and My Consignments. ...
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    Mini Skid Steers, Pickups, Farm Equipment & Power Units Highlight Auctions Closing November 4
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Consignment auctions closing November 4, 2026, on AuctionTime.com offer bidders opportunities to compete for dozens of construction equipment units, attachments, generators, pickup trucks, power units, and more. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/23/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Compete For Sleeper Trucks, Construction Equipment, Trailers & More In Consignment Sales Closing October 28
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Explore consignment sales on AuctionTime ending October 28, 2026, to find sleeper trucks, construction equipment, trailers, and more. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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