Western Star Trucks are known for their durability, heavy-duty specs, and custom-built versatility. Whether working in logging, mining, construction, or highway freight, Western Star models like the 47X, 49X, 57X, and classic 4900 series are built to take on the toughest jobs across New Zealand, Australia, the USA, and Canada.

To match that strength, Western Star operators need accurate, rugged weighing systems—and Loadsense delivers. Our onboard truck and trailer weighing systems offer real-time axle group and bulk load data, ensuring full compliance with road transport laws while helping fleets improve safety and profitability.

Why Western Star Operators Choose Loadsense

  • ✅ Accurate onboard weight monitoring for axle groups and total load

  • ✅ Compatible with air suspension, leaf spring, or hybrid setups

  • ✅ Rugged sensors built for off-road and extreme applications

  • ✅ Wireless RF and wired display options available

  • ✅ Supports rigids, prime movers, B-doubles, and PBS configurations

  • ✅ Reduces overloading fines and maximizes legal payload

  • ✅ Works with trailers, tag axles, steer axles, and more

Western Star Truck Models & Loadsense Fitment Options

🚛 Western Star 47X

  • Suspension: Rear leaf spring or air ride; optional front parabolic springs.

  • Engine: Detroit DD13 Gen 5 or Cummins L9.

  • Application: Construction, tippers, vocational tasks, council and fleet use.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Strain gauge sensors for mechanical springs.

    • Air pressure sensors for air suspension drive groups.

    • Ideal for rigid truck and tipper applications.

🚛 Western Star 49X

  • Suspension: High-capacity mechanical or air ride suspension, 6×4, 8×4, or tri-drive.

  • Engine: Detroit DD15 or Cummins X15.

  • Application: Logging, bulk haulage, mining, and multi-axle work.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Designed for extreme-duty suspension systems.

    • Provides axle group weights on drive, steer, trailer, and tag axles.

    • Suited for off-road use, logging, and high-capacity fleets.

🚛 Western Star 57X

  • Suspension: Typically air ride with optimized ride height and comfort.

  • Engine: Detroit DD15 Gen 5.

  • Application: Long-haul highway freight, container transport, refrigerated linehaul.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Plug-and-play air pressure sensors with in-cab displays.

    • Perfect for linehaul compliance and weighbridge-free operations.

    • Supports multiple trailer types and B-double combinations.

🛠️ Western Star 4900 & Heritage Models

  • Suspension: Mix of leaf spring, air ride, and vocational configurations.

  • Engine: Cummins ISX, X15, or Detroit 60 Series (varies by spec).

  • Application: Bulk transport, logging, show trucks, heavy haul.

  • Loadsense Fitment:

    • Custom fitment for older chassis layouts.

    • Ideal for fleet retrofits or owner-operator trucks needing real-time weight data.

    • Works with mechanical spring and air ride trailer suspensions.

Key Features of Loadsense for Western Star Trucks

✅ Axle Group Weighing

  • Live monitoring of steer, drive, tag, and trailer axle groups

  • Alerts for overloads, uneven distribution, and group violations

  • Meets legal requirements across NZTA, NHVR, DOT, and EU markets

✅ Bulk Load Monitoring

  • Tracks total GVM or GCM weight across truck and trailer

  • Helps drivers load to optimal legal limits, increasing payload revenue

  • Cuts down weighbridge delays and overloading risks

✅ Wireless or Wired Options

  • Choose wired or wireless RF (not Bluetooth)

  • In-dash or external cab displays available

  • Data can integrate into fleet management software

Designed for Harsh Environments

Loadsense systems are engineered to suit the rugged tasks Western Star trucks are known for, including:

  • 🪓 Logging operations in mountainous and off-road areas

  • 🛻 Construction and tippers working on rough terrain

  • 🐄 Livestock carriers needing real-time axle weight visibility

  • 🚛 Long-haul freight requiring precision load monitoring

  • 🛢️ Tankers and bulk carriers for agriculture, liquids, and chemicals

Easy Installation & Nationwide Support

  • 🔧 Mobile technician installation available across NZ & Australia

  • 🧰 Fully calibrated to suit your trailer or rigid configuration

  • 🛠️ Suitable for retrofits, new trucks, and fleet upgrades

  • 📲 Custom mounting kits and step-by-step support included

Contact Loadsense Today

Western Star trucks are built tough—and your onboard weighing system should be too. Fit your truck with Loadsense scales for smarter, safer, and more profitable operations.

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