Boasting the biggest front wheel set back of any North American powered conventional truck, the 5800 Series is the big value Constellation for B-Double applications. Space, comfort, handling, safety and style PLUS Western Star’s legendary rugged dependability reach stellar heights with the Constellation Series. Custom-build your 5800 Series with the engine, driveline and suspension combination of your choice - then uniquely tailor it to match your needs, ambitions and achievements from Western Star’s extensive options list.
3810 mm (NOMINAL) 2134 mm
1270 mm
1499 mm 2769 mm 4166 mm (OPTIONAL)
5800SS SB (Set Back) 50”/1270 mm
BBC (Bumper to Back-of-Cab) 109”/2769 mm
Constellation 5800 Series
The 5800 Series is designed to be the best value for money truck in the 400+hp category.
Constellation 5800 Series These are details for a Constellation 5800 Series. As Western Star Trucks is a custom manufacturer you can order the perfect truck for your business with your ideal engine, transmission, suspension, drive-line combination. Your Western Star dealer is fully qualified to help you 'build' your perfect truck & introduce you to our extensive options list. Call them now. Engine Options
Batteries
Exhaust Hood & Fenders
Three/four Western Star 12 Volt 960 CCA; moisture proof cable ends; Cab disconnect switch, (subject to engine option).
Sloped tilt glass fibre hood with stainless steel grille bezel with insect screen; bonnet mounted aluminium grille; mudflaps behind front tyres.
Starter Options
Insulation
Delco Remy 12 Volt 42 MT.
Full cab & firewall insulation.
Clutches Options
Grab Handle
Eaton Fuller 1,850 - 2,050lb/ft.
Exterior dual 1040mm (41”) polished stainless steel.
Wheels Options
Mirrors
20 inch cast spoke spiders steel 6 spoke, with alloy wheels and steel disc available as an option.
Heated dual West Coast type stainless steel (options include electronic or manual): door mounted; dual 152mm (6”) stainless steel convex mirrors mounted below West Coast mirrors.
Detroit 12.7lt (425 - 500hp). Cummins 11lt ISM (370 - 425hp). Cat C12 and C15 (380 - 500hp).
Oil Seals
Transmissions Options
Frame Options
Stemco ‘Guardian’ Front with polished window cap. Rear are Chicago Rawhide ‘Scotseal’.
Eaton Fuller 10, 13, 15 and 18 speeds manual and auto-shift with oil pump & Hayden cooler; rear transmission support & oil filter (synthetic lube standard with 1,850 - 2,250lb/ft transmissions).
Front Axle Meritor FG-941/set-back 1270mm (50”).
Steering Ross TAS 85, 23.3:1 ratio, RHD; Vickers V-20F pump; 4 Quart reservoir; 508mm (20”) leather 2-Spoke steering wheel with tilt/telescopic column.
Material; Heat treated steel alloy. 5/16 x 10 5/8 single and double rail. 3/8 x 10 5/8 single and double rail.
Horns Dual rectangular Hadley 635mm (25”) air horns with shields; single tone electric horn.
Headlamps Dual rectangular halogen headlamps.
Overhang
Tail Lamps
473mm (58”).
Dual stop, tail, turn & reversing lamps.
Front Engine Crossmember
Marker Lamps
Steel.
Cab Front Supports Iron.
Front Suspension
Rear Cab Crossmember
1587mm (62.5 inch) taper leaf rated at 7,500kg (16,600lb) total capacity; cast iron spring brackets Threaded pins and bushes standard.
Steel with air bags & shock absorbers.
5 amber chrome rectangular.
Courtesy Lamps Under dash & in both doors.
Switches
Intermediate Crossmember
Three spare accessory switches; wiring & relay for bull lights.
Tubular steel.
Reading Lamps
Rear Suspension Crossmember Butterfly steel.
Adjustable with individual switches in overhead console & above both doors.
Rear Axle Options
Rear Frame Crossmember
Trailer Air Valves
Meritor 40,000 up to 50,000lb. Dana 44,000 up to 46,000lb.
Tractor taper.
Front Bumper Options
Hand control valve; tractor protection valve; light connections, all behind cab.
Rear Brakes
Shipping bumper/chrome bumper or aluminium bullbar.
Windows
Meritor 419x178mm (16.5”x7”), ‘Q-Plus’ cam with MGM chambers, automatic slack adjusters (Bearings are Timken tapered roller).
Moisture Ejector
Clear laminated windscreen; tinted safety glass side & rear; powered LHS door window.
Front Brakes Meritor 419x127mm (16.5”x5”) ‘Q-Plus’ cam; automatic slack adjusters (Bearings are Timken tapered roller).
Main Driveline Options Spicer 1810 3.4mm (0.134”) wall with Glidecote splines SPL 250 heavy duty series.
Pull type drain valves on all tanks; Bendix Westinghouse DV-2 auto moisture ejector on wet tank CR Turbo 2000 air dryer is standard equipment.
Heater/Defroster 13.2kW (45,000 BTU) fresh air intake.
Air Line Piping
Air Conditioning
Nylon, cab & chassis.
Integrated with radiator mounted condenser.
Interaxle Driveline Options
Interior Trim
Spicer 1710 3.4mm (0.134”) wall with Glidecote splines SPL 170 heavy duty series. Hendrickson HAS 400/461 - HN402 and HN46. Neway AD464. Airliner 40K - 46K. Rockwell six-rod (18,000 - 20,000kg). Chalmers rubber block suspension (18,000 - 23,000kg).
Mesa vinyl upholstery package with diamond stitching on door panels (optional Phoenix velour), headliner & back panel. soft touch trim on overhead console, windshield post covers, trim above doors & upper door panels; dual interior sunvisors with pocket; moulded overhead console with passenger side storage area; side window defrost ducts & integrated arm rests; document pouch on driverís door; colour-keyed carpet on lower door; rubber floor mats.
Air Compressor Options
Driver’s Seat
16.5 cfm.
National Cush-N-Aire II high back: 3-point retractor seat belt; driver’s seat armrests.
Rear Suspension Options
Oil Filter
Air Tanks
Passenger’s Seat
Steel.
Tubular frame, fixed mount; 3-Point retractor seat belt.
Fuel Tank Options
Instrument Panel Vinyl ‘Woodgrain’ in Royal Rosewood.
Kysor nylon fan with K22RA Kysor fan clutch.
Fuel tank sizes available from 272lt (60 US gallons) to 454lt (100 US gallons); heavy duty polished stainless steel straps; dual draw fuel system (Fuel tank configurations subject to wheelbase). Fuel cooler standard.
Radiator Options
Battery Box
1200 square inch to 1350 square inch, heavy-duty radiator core with reinforced bottom tank, silicone hoses, (subject to engine option).
Numerous options, side mounted and in frame mount (subject to application).
Water Conditioner Manufacturers recommended coolant (to facilitate long life coolant programs).
E-Coated galvanised steel cab with aluminised wax rustproofing; welded construction; exterior glass fibre sunvisor; glass fibre cab skirts; stainless steel sill plates.
Exhaust Options
Sleeper Cab Options
Single/dual vertical muffler & stack with polished solid stainless steel exhaust shield; chromed stack & lower elbow; cab mounted subject to engine option.
Starlight sleepers are available as low-line or high-rise. They vary in size from 34”-48”-62” & there’s a 76” if required. Side shield & aero kit options available.
Alternator
Steps
Delco Remy 12 Volt 135 amp.
Polished aluminium; safety grip on fuel tanks & battery box.
By-pass/full flow: Engine mounted.
Air Cleaner Single dry element system mounted under bonnet, restriction indicator and gauge in dash.
Fan Clutch
Cab Shell & Doors:
Instruments & Gauges Air pressure gauge, low air buzzer & lamp, fuel gauge, voltmeter, engine coolant temperature, oil pressure, engine oil temperature, exhaust temperature, rear axle oil temperature, transmission oil temperature, 89mm (3 1/2”) diameter speedometer/odometer & 89mm (3 1/2”) electronic tachometer with hour meter, Datastar.
Paint White Dupont acrylic urethane to cab & hood; red chassis, silver rims (options include custom paint).
Tyres & Wheels Front tyres: Goodyear 295/80 R 22.5" 16 ply G391. Rear tyres: Goodyear 11 R 22.5" 16 ply G167. Front rims: Hayes Lemmerz 22.5 x 8.25 steel. Rear rims: Hayes Lemmerz 22.5 x 8.25 steel. Options include Bridgestone Michelin.
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