Use this shortlist to eliminate an unsuitable mixer before choosing a favorite color. It covers three exact inspected models, with different evidence for drum construction and cab access. It is not a price ranking.
| Requirement | Candidate(s) with supporting evidence | What remains unresolved |
|---|---|---|
| Opening cab doors | Kenworth T880 71081 | The Western Star 4900 merchant claim is not confirmed by its inspection |
| Metal mixer drum | Kenworth 71081; Western Star 4900 71075 | Metal elsewhere does not make the 4700 drum metal |
| Red Western Star decoration | 4700 SF 71033 | Its plastic drum must be acceptable |
| Movable auxiliary axles | 71075 and71081 | Neither removes the restricted front-steering range |
After that filter, inspect the extended cards for the tradeoff that survives. Someone who requires opening doors has a different shortlist from someone who requires blue Western Star decoration. Giving all three a generic best-for-display badge would conceal that distinction.
A smaller catalog number is not a smaller pouring area
The red truck has the shorter listed length, but a fitted chute changes the occupied area. The chute-layout guide addresses that measurement task. Keep it separate from the material and cab-access decisions here; otherwise a model can win on an irrelevant dimension.
