Western Star 6900 TwinSteer

*This articles covers a TwinSteer variant in SnowRunner; for XD variant of the same truck in MudRunner - American Wilds see: Western Star 6900XD*

## In-game Information

### All Wheel Drive (AWD)

* Unavailable
* Upgradable (DLC)

## Behind The Scenes

### Added On

April 28, 2020

The **Western Star 6900 TwinSteer** is a licensed 8x8 truck in *SnowRunner*.

*A truly impressive beast of a truck, the 6900 TwinSteer is a marvel of oversized engineering. Built on a massive four-axle chassis, its intended purpose is logistical support for the oil and gas industries. Despite the fact that the TwinSteer lacks AWD functionality, its sheer size and its engine's excessive torque result in a vehicle that is capable of traversing harsh terrain by simply plowing its way through.*

## Unlocking

The Western Star 6900 TwinSteer is found on the Island Lake map in Michigan on the course of the No Country For Old Truck task. It is located to the northwest of the Het/6V 5,0 upgrade near the east of the map. Players have to restore and refuel the Western Star 6900 TwinSteer to complete the task. Western Star 6900 TwinSteer is granted to the player as a part of the reward and player is able to purchase more of this vehicle in the truck store afterwards.

## Description

A gargantuan truck, the Western Star 6900 TwinSteer is a massive behemoth that is the definition of a cargo hauler.

Despite its standard RWD setup and extreme length the TwinSteer is surprisingly effective in mud thanks to its large tire options and Differential lock alone. Even without suitable tires or the differential lock engaged it can still be managed in the hands of a skilled driver. Its AWD upgrade added in Phase 1 only further strengthens its capability offroad and nearly unstoppable in practically any kind of terrain.

The TwinSteer uses 2 steer axles as opposed to 1 on most trucks. This gives it a good turning radius relative to its length. The vehicle's large fuel tank also makes it very effective for long distance hauls which combined with its large storage space for cargo makes it one of the best haulers in the game. It is especially effective at hauling large cargo items that take up 4 spaces, as it can do so at a higher speed than usual articulated trailers (even off-road) and trucks while being easier to handle.

The TwinSteer does have some disadvantages that can cause problems for it on some routes. Even with 2 steer axles its turning radius is still extremely poor making tight turns extremely difficult and U-turns nearly impossible on some roads, whereas a truck with an articulated semi-trailer can handle that easily. Its weight distribution is also somewhat poor causing the truck to flip on even small hills or rough terrain, so at times it's best to play it safe and drive slowly.

### Search & Recover

With the Search & Recover expansion installed, the Western Star 6900 TwinSteer now has Engageable AWD. The upgrade is located in Imandra, Kola Peninsula, in the most southeast corner of the map in the hills behind the village.

### Pros

* Large tires and high ground clearance means it has little trouble off-road when used and upgraded properly.
* Can haul 4 cargo units on its own without frame add-ons and trailers, and does it surprisingly well.
* Relatively good top speed and power-to-weight ratio despite its massive size.
* Can be found for free.

### Cons

* Long and unwieldy, meaning it can't be used in cramped areas.
* Extremely unstable at higher speeds.
* Poor fuel economy
* Incompatible with all trailers and frame add-ons, restricting its role to that of a cargo hauler.
* Huge turning radius means it struggles in areas with sharp turns.
* Very few winch points.

## Location

* One can be found on Island Lake as the reward for the No Country For Old Truck task, where it must be repaired and refueled.

## Upgrades

* Offroad gearbox - Drummond Island Michigan, near the gateway to the Island Lake.
* Westline V16 M2300 - North Port Alaska, at the pipeline east of fuel carrier trailer.
* Highrange gearbox - Mountain River Alaska, at the river near the pipeline.
* Westline V16 M2450 - Pedro Bay Alaska, at the hill north of the map.
* Raised suspension - White Valley Alaska, east of the sawmill.
* Engageable AWD - Imandra Kola Peninsula, In the most southeast corner of the map in the hills behind the village.
* Fine-tune gearbox - Black Badger Lake Wisconsin, west of the quarry.

## Gallery

Interior viewPre-release promotional image. Note the fuel tank size being listed as 600L.Squishing a Loaf
## Addon List

 Engine
* A16V-2000
* Westline V16 M2300
* Westline V16 M2450
* Balanced
* Highrange
* Offroad
* Stock
* Raised
* Stock Heavy
* Extended Heavy
* Advanced Heavy
* Twin-motor Heavy
* Engageable AWD (Search & Recover DLC)
* RWD
* Spare Wheel
* Double Conical Nozzle
* Tall Double Conical Nozzle
* Stock Air Filter

## Trivia

* The TwinSteer is currently the longest vehicle in SnowRunner as well as the entire Spintires series with a length of 16.2 meters or 53 feet.
* Before release the TwinSteer was originally listed with a fuel tank capacity of 600L. It was later decreased to 360L, likely for game balancing reasons.