Strength....Endurance....Reliability Designed specifically for heavy loads, multi-trailer configurations, livestock haulage, mine sites and logging applications the Constellation 6900 Series offers brute strength, endurance and the ability to perform in the harshest conditions. 838 mm
Western Star trucks are renowned for their image, quality, durability and high resale value....see your local Western Star dealer today to experience the strength of the 6900.
2515 mm 3353 mm OPTIONAL
6900 SERIES SB (Set Back) 33”/838 mm
BBC (Bumper to Back-of-Cab) 132”/3353 mm
Constellation 6900 Series
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Constellation 6900 Series These are details for a Constellation 6900 Series. As Western Star Trucks is a custom manufacturer, you can order the perfect truck for your business with your ideal engine, transmission, suspension and drive-line combination. Contact your Western Star dealer for more information.
Clutch Options
Insulation
Eaton Fuller 1,850 - 2,250lb/ft, VCT/solo ceramic facing, subject to engine option.
Full cab & firewall insulation.
Wheel Options 20 inch cast spoke spiders steel 6 spoke, with alloy wheels and steel disc available as options.
Oil Seals Stemco 'Guardian' Front with polished window cap. Rear are Chicago Rawhide 'Scotseal'.
Engine Options Caterpillar C-15 & C-16 (up to 600hp). Cummins Signature Series (up to 600hp).
Frame Options
Transmission Options Eaton Fuller 18 speed manual with oil pump & Hayden cooler; rear transmission support & oil filter (synthetic lube standard with 1,850 - 2,250lb/ft transmissions).
Material; Heat treated steel alloy. 3/8 x 10 3/4" double rail. 5/8" heavy duty chassis bolts.
Overhang 1473mm (58") standard.
Front Axle Meritor FL-941 Forward Axle 838mm (33") set-back dimension.
Front Engine Crossmember
Steering
Cab Front Supports
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.
Iron.
Steel.
Front Suspension 1587mm (62.5 inch) multi leaf rated at 7,500kg (16,600lb) total capacity; cast iron spring brackets. Threaded pins & bushes standard.
Rear Cab Crossmember Heavy Duty C-Channel with airbag and shock absorbers.
Intermediate Crossmember Heavy Duty C-Channel.
Rear Frame Crossmember
Grab Handle Exterior dual 1040mm (41") polished stainless steel and dual back of cab/back of sleeper grab handles.
Mirrors Heated dual West Coast type stainless steel, (LH motorised and RH fixed), door mounted; dual 152mm (6") stainless steel convex mirrors mounted below West Coast mirrors.
Horns Dual rectangular Hadley 635mm (25") air horns with shields; single tone electric horn.
Headlamps Dual 178mm (7") round headlamps.
Tail Lamps Dual stop, tail, turn & reversing lamps.
Marker Lamps 2 amber chrome rectangular with roof mounted condensor fitted.
Courtesy Lamps Under dash & in both doors.
Switches
Front Brakes
Tractor taper.
Three spare accessory switches; wiring & relay for bull lights.
Meritor 419 x 152mm (16.5" x 6") 'Q-Plus' cam; automatic slack adjusters (Bearings are Timken tapered roller).
Front Bumper Options
Reading Lamps
Shipping bumper or aluminium bullbar.
Rear Axle Options
Moisture Ejector
Adjustable with individual switches in overhead console & above both doors.
Meritor up to 52,000lb. Dana up to 52,000lb. Sizu up to 70,000lb.
Rear Brakes Meritor 419 x 178mm (16.5" x 7"), 'Q-Plus' cam with MGM chambers, automatic slack adjusters (Bearings are Timken tapered roller).
Pull type drain valves on all tanks; Bendix Westinghouse DV-2 auto moisture ejector on wet tank. Dual CR Turbo 2000 air dryer is standard equipment.
Trailer Air Valves
Air Line Piping
Windows
Nylon, cab & chassis.
Hand control valve; tractor protection valve; light connections, all behind cab.
Air Tanks
Clear laminated windscreen; tinted safety glass side & rear; powered LHS door window.
Steel with heavy duty mountings.
Heater/Defroster
Dana SPL 250 heavy duty series.
Fuel Tank Options
13.2kW (45,000 BTU) fresh air intake.
Interaxle Driveline Options
Dual 100 gallon tanks standard, 60 and 80 gallon tanks optional. Heavy duty ‘J’ Brackets. Fuel cooler standard, fuel water separator.
Air Conditioning
Main Driveline Options
Dana SPL 170 heavy duty series.
Roof mounted condenser.
Rear Suspension Options
Interior Trim
Neway AD246/252. Rockwell six-rod (18,000 - 20,000kg). TufTrac suspension.
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 driver's door; colour-keyed carpet on lower door; rubber floor mats.
Air Compressor Options 16.5 cfm - 37.4 cfm (subject to engine option).
Oil Filter By-pass/full flow: Engine mounted.
Driver's Seat
Air Cleaner
National 2000 high back: 3-point retractor seat belt; driver's seat armrests. Optional Bostrom seat as well.
Dual Donaldson ERA 330mm (13") stainless steel dry element; external mounting, 152mm (6") ducting, raised air intakes, restriction indicator & gauge in dash.
Passenger's Seat
Fan Clutch Kysor nylon fan with K22RA Kysor fan clutch.
Battery Box
Radiator Options
Numerous options, side mounted & in frame mount (subject to application).
1450 square inch, heavy-duty, glacier radiator core.
Cab Shell & Doors Water Conditioner Manufacturers recommended coolant (to facilitate long life coolant programs).
Exhaust Options Dual vertical muffler & stack with polished solid stainless steel exhaust shield; chromed stack & lower elbow; cab mounted subject to engine option.
Alternator
E-Coated galvanised severe service steel cab with aluminised wax rustproofing; welded construction; exterior glass fibre sunvisor; glass fibre cab skirts; stainless steel sill plates.
Sleeper Cab Options Starlight sleepers are available as low-line or high-rise. Sizes available include 48” and 62”. Full aero kits are also available.
Steps
Leece Neville 12 volt, 160 amp.
Polished aluminium; safety grip on fuel tanks & battery box.
Batteries Four deep cycle 12 volt 2800 CCA; moisture proof cable ends; Cab disconnect switch.
Starter Options Delco Remy 12 Volt 50MT, subject to engine option.
Hood & Fenders Heavy duty, framed mounted sloped tilt glass fibre hood with stainless steel grille bezel with insect screen; radiator mounted aluminium grille; mudflaps behind front tyres.
Tubular frame, fixed mount; 3-Point retractor seat belt. Options include National 2000 & Bostrom seats.
Instrument Panel Vinyl 'Woodgrain' in Royal Rosewood.
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: Michelin 385/65 R 22.5" 18 ply. Rear tyres: Michelin 11 R 22.5" 16 ply. Front rims: Hayes Lemmerz 22.5" x 8.25" steel. Rear rims: Hayes Lemmerz 22.5" x 12.25" steel. Options include Bridgestone, Goodyear.
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