Western Star, J&J Truck Bodies team up

June 1, 2008
Western Star Trucks is collaborating with Somerset PA-based J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers to build a truck for extreme-duty mining and quarry applications.

Western Star Trucks is collaborating with Somerset PA-based J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers to build a truck for extreme-duty mining and quarry applications. The program provides customers with a new Western Star 6900 XD paired with a heavy-duty dump body from J&J. This truck is built to haul loads up to 40 United States tons.

The 6900 XD 40-ton dump is designed to minimize cost per ton of material hauled and maximize shift productivity through efficient fuel consumption, fast cycle times, and superior operator comfort.

Key specifications include 110,000-pound planetary drive axles, a Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine with Tier 3 off-highway emission ratings, a fully automatic Allison 4500 RDS transmission, and purpose-built dump box.

The 6900 XD can be up to 35 percent more fuel-efficient than traditional off-road haulers when haul distances exceed one mile. Fuel economy is combined with stable loaded top speeds of more than 40 miles per hour in the proper application.

Optional configurations include higher-capacity dump bodies and right-hand drive for export applications. The 6900 XD extreme-duty dump is available for order.

For more information, visit www.WesternStar.com.