Our new headlights are an exercise in engineering. They’re optimized for aerodynamic performance, with increased brightness for greater visibility and safety. The three-piece design reduces replacement costs, while halogen bulbs are easy to find and easy to replace at low cost. They even excel at staying clear of snow, when the conditions are less than ideal. The all-new LED perimeter light bar adds accent and improved visibility.
LED marker lights and turn signals offer greater visibility and thousands of hours of life compared to incandescent bulbs, saving money on replacement costs. Plus, LEDs are lighter in weight and more aerodynamic than our traditional lights.
Our aerodynamic Twin Force dual air intakes feed a massive centrally mounted air filter, offering greater airflow with reduced service intervals for reduced maintenance costs.
A modern interpretation of the classic seven-bar Western Star style, the aggressive new 5700XE grille is made of stainless steel with a color-keyed center bar and backed with a metal bug screen standard to help protect the cooling system and save repair costs. An optional factory winter front is available to help maintain operating temperature in extreme, cold climates.
The new bumper is a work of art with a stainless steel fascia and body-colored end caps. Its four-piece design reduces replacement costs, and when paired with our under-valance panel, offers incredible under-chassis aerodynamic performance.
Now looking good isn’t a bad thing. Revolutionary in design, the 5700XE’s state-of-the-art sunvisor not only drastically cuts down sun glare, it actually decreases drag, working with the rear slope of the hood to direct air over the cab.
The aggressive new hood retains the Western Star center “Mohawk” while providing an impressive slope for better visibility and aerodynamics. It’s also lighter in weight than our other hoods, with more insulation for less road noise and cooler operation.
The new hood is easy to open and close, thanks to our gas-charged assisted closing mechanism. It also features a solid three-point mounting system with the proven DTNA “witch hat” seat for better alignment and stability, while proprietary DTNA hood latches clamp with 400 pounds of force for a tighter fit.
Spec our all-new optional chassis side fairings on your build and reduce drag by up to 6% while still providing easy access to your batteries and DEF tank. Plus, the modular construction means you only have to replace those parts that might get damaged, reducing possible repair costs.
The new cab fairings feature rubber side extenders, an innovative design that’s flexible when you need it, while still retaining its shape for when you’re on the road.
When we decided to build a new fuel-efficient truck, we didn’t let the industry dictate what it should be. We set out to create something different. Something with the tough, traditional look of a classic truck, but built for the modern age. We didn’t overlook a single detail along the way, improving efficiency, aerodynamics and profitability so significantly, it will be sending everyone back to the drawing board.
Not your traditional mix and match offering, the Western Star 5700XE features powerful and efficient Detroit power exclusively. When these engines are coupled with Detroit™ axles and the DT12® transmission, you get a dependable package that’s engineered and designed by one manufacturer, maximizing power, fuel economy and performance while providing the industry’s best driving experience – all supported and covered by a single factory warranty.
You can also take efficiency to the next level with the Integrated Detroit™ Powertrain package. This combines the downsped DD15 with the direct drive DT12 transmission and specific rear axle ratios to provide the industry’s most efficient powertrain package.
It may be a new truck, but it’s a truck that’s still all Western Star. A Western Star using the best Daimler technology from around the world – all with the rugged components and craftsmanship that make every Western Star truck an incredible value.
Rugged construction with proven Daimler Trucks North America components
10 13/16-inch single rail for light weight and strength
Dedicated air and electrical system pathways that are color coded and routed in separate standoffs for durability, reliability and reduced maintenance costs
Wide, rubber hybrid cab mounts for softer ride and reduced cab rock
Auto-adjust hydraulic clutch control for no manual adjustment, squeaking or greasing
Full factory customization on every truck
We’ve always taken safety seriously. That’s one reason why we continue to build our trucks with proven steel cabs. With the 5700XE, we’ve taken that passion for safety a step – make that several steps – further.
You see a lot on the road. The one thing that doesn’t change is your workspace. So the 5700XE is built to make it the most inviting, functional cab out there. You’ll find a number of innovations – along with those things like real wood cabinets and durable Ultraleather seats – that make a Western Star special so every day on the road is better. It’s quite possibly the best experience a driver can have behind the wheel.
Our new driver-friendly column incorporates the latest DTNA technology to offer infinite adjustment for unmatched driver comfort, as well as self-canceling turn signals, windshield washer control and transmission stalk control with the DT12 transmission so drivers can focus on the road ahead.
The new state-of-the-art 5700XE steering wheel is available with a wood or leather-wrapped finish, and features integrated controls for the stereo, cruise control and cruise interrupt, as well as a Bluetooth® connection for mobile phones, so drivers can keep their hands on the wheel at all times.
Information is critical. That’s why our new Driver Information Display puts the speedometer, tach and fuel gauge front and center, and houses an easy-to-read update screen for Virtual Technician, so you can know everything going on with your truck at a glance.
The staple of Western Star heritage, our cab offers amazing overall space and room between seats for driver comfort. And when paired with our lightest-in-the-industry tumblehome sleeper, the space is even greater with a true, flat floor walkthrough design that makes access easier. When something is working, we stay with it.
A Western Star is designed to be quiet and comfortable. And with features like our standard extra-thick floor pad, barium wall insulation and the naturally insulating properties of our honeycomb sleeper, it’s built to stay quiet and comfortable.
We expect the 5700XE will see all kinds of weather as it works. So we’ve added new ducting to channel air where it’s needed, with side window defoggers and misters to keep the glass clear in any condition. And with a NITE Phoenix non-idling HVAC system and Espar diesel heater, the climate inside the truck will stay inviting, no matter what the climate is like outside.
Like every Western Star truck, the all-new 5700XE is manufactured in the United States. At our state-of-the-art Daimler plant in Cleveland, North Carolina, each 5700 is assembled by hand, using the best Daimler technology available. It’s not the least expensive way to do it, but it’s the way we believe in.
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