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    Southside Agencies
    Krauss Avenue, South Lismore
    Lismore, NSW, 2480

    Phone: (02) 66276080
    Fax: (02) 66276099
    6900 CONSTELLATION SERIES



    6900 SERIES
    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. 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.

    Engine Options
    Caterpillar C-15 & C-16 (up to 600hp). Cummins Signature Series (up to 600hp).

    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).

    Front Axle
    Meritor FL-941 Forward Axle 838mm (33") set-back dimension.

    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.

    Front Suspension
    1587mm (62.5 inch) multi leaf rated at 7,500kg (16,600lb) total capacity; cast iron spring brackets. Threaded pins & bushes standard.

    Front Brakes
    Meritor 419 x 152mm (16.5" x 6") 'Q-Plus' cam; automatic slack adjusters (Bearings are Timken tapered roller).

    Rear Axle Options
    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).

    Main Driveline Options
    Dana SPL 250 heavy duty series.

    Interaxle Driveline Options
    Dana SPL 170 heavy duty series.

    Rear Suspension Options
    Neway AD246/252. Rockwell six-rod (18,000 - 20,000kg). TufTrac suspension.

    Air Compressor Options
    16.5 cfm - 37.4 cfm (subject to engine option).

    Oil Filter
    By-pass/full flow: Engine mounted.

    Air Cleaner
    Dual Donaldson ERA 330mm (13") stainless steel dry element; external mounting, 152mm (6") ducting, raised air intakes, restriction indicator & gauge in dash.

    Fan Clutch
    Kysor nylon fan with K22RA Kysor fan clutch.

    Radiator Options
    1450 square inch, heavy-duty, glacier radiator core.

    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
    Leece Neville 12 volt, 160 amp.

    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.

    Clutch Options
    Eaton Fuller 1,850 - 2,250lb/ft, VCT/solo ceramic facing, subject to engine option.

    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'.

    Frame Options
    Material; Heat treated steel alloy. 3/8 x 10 3/4" double rail. 5/8" heavy duty chassis bolts.

    Overhang
    1473mm (58") standard.

    Front Engine Crossmember
    Steel.

    Cab Front Supports
    Iron.

    Rear Cab Crossmember
    Heavy Duty C-Channel with airbag and shock absorbers.

    Intermediate Crossmember
    Heavy Duty C-Channel.

    Rear Frame Crossmember
    Tractor taper.

    Front Bumper Options
    Shipping bumper or aluminium bullbar.

    Moisture Ejector
    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.

    Air Line Piping
    Nylon, cab & chassis.

    Air Tanks
    Steel with heavy duty mountings.

    Fuel Tank Options
    Dual 100 gallon tanks standard, 60 and 80 gallon tanks optional. Heavy duty ‘J’ Brackets. Fuel cooler standard, fuel water separator.

    Battery Box
    Numerous options, side mounted & in frame mount (subject to application).

    Cab Shell & Doors
    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
    Polished aluminium; safety grip on fuel tanks & battery box.

    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.

    Insulation
    Full cab & firewall insulation.

    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
    Three spare accessory switches; wiring & relay for bull lights.

    Reading Lamps
    Adjustable with individual switches in overhead console &
    above both doors.

    Trailer Air Valves
    Hand control valve; tractor protection valve; light connections, all behind cab.

    Windows
    Clear laminated windscreen; tinted safety glass side & rear; powered LHS door window.

    Heater/Defroster
    13.2kW (45,000 BTU) fresh air intake.

    Air Conditioning
    Roof mounted condenser.

    Interior Trim
    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.

    Driver's Seat
    National 2000 high back: 3-point retractor seat belt; driver's seat armrests. Optional Bostrom seat as well.

    Passenger's Seat
    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.