THE TRUCK REFERENCE DESK

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Explore tractor, Sterling and Hino work-truck model families, published dimensions and powertrain references. Follow each figure back to its source and the configuration it describes.

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Dated references · dimensions and configuration notes

76 of 76 model families

Hino cab-over and conventional truck specifications

Dated Canadian chassis references, alongside the tractor library.

2027 Canadian reference

Hino L6

Conventional · single rear axle

Published reference
25,500–26,000 lb
Configuration
2027 Canadian reference
2020 258U reference · legacy

Hino 258

Conventional · low-profile reference

Published reference
25,500 lb
Configuration
2020 258U-217 · high power

STERLING TRUCK RESEARCH

Sterling mixed-class specifications

Sterling library

Core conventional and special-application families with dated evidence and configuration limits.

STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
CORROBORATED

Highway and heavy-duty conventional

A-Line

MY1998 transition through family-level MY2010 evidence

Sterling's A-Line carried the Ford AeroMax/HN80 highway lineage into the new brand, using 113- and 122-inch BBC identities and a broad day-cab and sleeper programme.

Primary identities
A9513 · AT9513 · A9522 · AT9522 + more
Dimension guide
AMBER — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
CORROBORATED

101-inch vocational and distribution conventional

L7500

1998-era family through MY2010 existence evidence

The L7500 is the 101-inch member of Sterling's Ford Louisville/HN80-derived L-Line, serving truck and tractor applications across early and late technical eras.

Primary identities
L7500 · L7501 · LT7501
Dimension guide
AMBER — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
CORROBORATED

Mid-heavy vocational conventional

L8500

Launch/MY1999 evidence through MY2010 existence evidence

The L8500 spans documented 111- and 113-inch BBC identities. Late terminology can place a 111-inch configuration in Set-Forward context and a 113-inch configuration in Set-Back context; neither label describes every L8500.

Primary identities
L8511 · LT8511 · L8513 · LT8513
Dimension guide
AMBER — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
VERIFIED

Heavy vocational and tractor conventional

L9500

MY1998 transition through family-level MY2010 evidence

Sterling's L9500 is a broad heavy-duty family with 101-, 111-, 113- and 122-inch BBC codes, truck and tractor roles, and both Set-Forward and Set-Back late configurations.

Primary identities
L9501 · LT9501 · L9511 · LT9511 + more
Dimension guide
AMBER+ — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
CORROBORATED

L-Line-derived factory car-hauler identity

LC Car Hauler

Verified at least MY2005–2009; exact first model year unresolved

LC is both a factory-recognized Sterling model identity and an L-Line-derived special-application architecture. Its low carrier packaging should not be reduced to a generic L9500 body style.

Primary identities
LC Series Car Hauler · LC Class 7 · LC Class 8 · LC glider codes
Dimension guide
AMBER — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
CORROBORATED

Medium-duty through Class 8 conventional

Acterra

MY2000–2010 family-level evidence; calendar production ended March 2009

Acterra was Sterling's 106-inch-BBC conventional family, spanning medium-duty and Class 8 work in truck and tractor configurations. Its family chronology is broader than the verified endpoint of any one M-code.

Primary identities
M5500 · M6500 · M7500 · M8500 + more
Dimension guide
AMBER+ — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
VERIFIED

Low-forward Class 6–8 truck and tractor family

Cargo / SC-Series

1998 production–MY2007; SC6000 endpoint unresolved

Sterling Cargo carried Ford's cab-over design onto Freightliner Business Class chassis architecture. SC6000, SC7000 and SC8000 share the core cab identity while retaining different class, GVWR and production evidence.

Primary identities
SC6000 / FC60 · SC7000 / FC70 · SC8000 / FC80
Dimension guide
AMBER — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
VERIFIED

68-inch-BBC severe-vocational low-cab-forward

Condor

MY2001–2007 Sterling badge; platform continued under other badges

Condor was a shared Freightliner/Sterling low-cab-forward vocational platform with American LaFrance development and manufacturing at its core. Sales badge, physical manufacturer, WMI and model year must be read separately.

Primary identities
Sterling Condor 4x2 · Sterling Condor 6x4 · 5SX WMI transition vehicles
Dimension guide
AMBER — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
VERIFIED

Class 3–5 compact cab-over work truck

360

MY2007–2009; introduced during calendar 2006

The Sterling 360 is a Sterling-badged Mitsubishi Fuso Canter/FE-platform truck built in Kawasaki, Japan. The sales badge, underlying manufacturer, platform and JLS VIN identity must remain separate.

Primary identities
COE30 · COE40 · COE45 · COE50
Dimension guide
AMBER+ — precision graphic withheld
STERLINGTRUCKS · LEGACY REFERENCE
VERIFIED

Class 4/5 vocational chassis cab

Bullet

MY2008–2009

Sterling Bullet was a Sterling-badged Chrysler/Dodge Ram 4500/5500 chassis-cab programme built by Chrysler de Mexico at Saltillo. It was not an independently engineered Sterling chassis or a factory pickup line.

Primary identities
Bullet 4500 / CONV45 · Bullet 5500 / CONV55 · Bullet 45 · Bullet 55
Dimension guide
AMBER+ — precision graphic withheld
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CORROBORATED

Factory-recognized specialty tow and recreational derivative

6500 SportChassis

Acterra-based programme from MY2001; dedicated B1 verified MY2005; exact final Sterling MY unresolved

Sterling 6500 SportChassis is a factory-recognized Acterra-based special derivative completed within the Freightliner Specialty Vehicles/SportChassis programme. It is neither a separate clean-sheet chassis nor merely an aftermarket nickname.

Primary identities
Acterra SportChassis CE · B1 · 6500 Sportchassis Class 5 · B2 · 6500 Sportchassis Class 6 · Acterra Crew Cab SportChassis
Dimension guide
AMBER+ — precision graphic withheld
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CORROBORATED

Historical/reference Sterling COE programme

Atego

North American programme documented January 2001; normal series-production years unverified

Sterling factory literature recognizes Atego 6500, 7500 and 8500 identities, and contemporary reporting documents a North-Americanized Mercedes-Benz Atego programme prepared for Sterling badging. Launch was on hold, and current evidence does not establish a normal continuous dealer-series production history.

Primary identities
Atego 6500 / B7 · Atego 6500 Glider / B8 · Atego 7500 / B9 · Atego 7500 Glider / CA + more
Dimension guide
HOLD — precision graphic withheld
Kenworth logoPublished specifications

T680

aerodynamic highway and long-haul work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)119 in3,023 mm
Cummins X15 catalogue power450–605 hp336–451 kW

2019

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Kenworth logoPublished specifications

T880

vocational, heavy-spec and severe-duty work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)116.7 in2,964 mm

2019

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Kenworth logoPublished specifications

W900

traditional-styled highway and heavy-spec applications

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)130 in3,302 mm

Factory W900 brochure · undated archival reference

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

579

aerodynamic highway, fleet and long-haul work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)118 in2,997 mm
MX-13 maximum powerUp to 510 hp380 kW

Peterbilt 579 product reference · reviewed September 2026

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

389

traditional-styled highway, owner-operator and heavy-spec work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)123 in3,124 mm
MX-13 maximum powerUp to 510 hp380 kW

Peterbilt 389 retained factory product reference

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

Cascadia

Current / recent highway

2007 introduction → fifth generation Verified

fleet, highway and long-haul applications

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)126 in3,200 mm
Fourth-generation family power range370–600 hp276–447 kW

Fourth-generation manufacturer reference

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Volvo Trucks logoPublished specifications

VNL

long-haul, highway and fleet operations

Bumper to back of complete cab / sleeper218 in5,536 mm
Wheelbase192.9 in4,900 mm

September 2025 · dimensioned 6×4 example

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Kenworth logoPublished specifications

T800

vocational, heavy-spec, logging, construction and specialized tractor work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)115.5 in2,934 mm

2012

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

567

vocational, construction, heavy-spec and specialized tractor applications

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)115 in2,921 mm
MX-13 maximum powerUp to 510 hp380 kW

Peterbilt 567 product reference · reviewed September 2026

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

LT

aerodynamic long-haul, fleet and regional highway work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)125 in3,175 mm
Wheelbase173–256 in4,394–6,502 mm

2024–25 brochure · 6x4 · Jan 2026 revision

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

9900

traditional long-hood highway, owner-operator and selected heavy-spec work

BBC · 2002 9900i120 in3,048 mm
BBC · 2002 9900ix130 in3,302 mm

9900i / 9900ix · selectable 2002, 2013 and 2017 references

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Mack Trucks logoPublished specifications

Anthem

highway, regional and fleet tractor work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)113 in2,870 mm
Overall height150 or 162 in3,810 or 4,115 mm

Current all-new family · September 2026 review

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Volvo Trucks logoPublished specifications

VNR

regional haul, urban delivery, short-haul and selected highway operations

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)113 in2,870 mm
All-new VNR D13 power405–455 hp302–339 kW

Volvo all-new VNR product reference · reviewed September 2026

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Western Star logoPublished specifications

49X

vocational, heavy-spec, construction and severe-service work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)121.5 in3,086 mm

2021 factory brochure

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

114SD / 114SD Plus

Business Class / vocational

2011 SD introduction → 114SD Plus Verified

vocational, severe-duty and application-specific tractor work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)114 in2,896 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)48 in1,219 mm

Plus specifications · September 2026 review

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

122SD

Business Class / vocational

2013 factory tractor reference Verified

legacy severe-duty, heavy-spec, logging, tanker and specialized tractor work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)122 in3,099 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)43 in1,092 mm

February 2013 · factory tractor brochure

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

RH

local and regional haul with day-cab and shorter-route priorities

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)113 in2,870 mm
Wheelbase146–226 in3,708–5,740 mm

Product specification table · September 2026 review

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Mack Trucks logoPublished specifications

Pinnacle

legacy regional, highway and vocational tractor work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)117.3 in2,979 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)29.8 in757 mm

November 2021 · dimensioned day-cab drawing

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Western Star logoPublished specifications

57X

premium aerodynamic highway and long-haul work

DD13 Gen 5 power370–525 hp276–391 kW
DD13 Gen 5 torque1,250–1,850 lb-ft1,695–2,508 N·m

2022 factory brochure

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Kenworth logoPublished specifications

W990

premium long-hood highway and selected heavy-spec work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)131.5 in3,340 mm

Kenworth W990 introduction · September 2018

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

589

current premium long-hood highway, car-carrier and selected vocational work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)121 in3,073 mm
Model engine power range405–605 hp302–451 kW

Peterbilt 589 product reference · reviewed September 2026

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Mack Trucks logoPublished specifications

Pioneer

current long-haul and regional highway work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)125 in3,175 mm
Overall height150 or 162 in3,810 or 4,115 mm

Factory product reference · September 2026 review

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Mack Trucks logoPublished specifications

Keystone

current severe-duty vocational tractor work

Overall height150 or 162 in3,810 or 4,115 mm
Advertised MP13 maximum powerUp to 540 hp403 kW

Announced family · September 2026 review

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

HX

severe-duty vocational, heavy-haul, construction and specialized tractor work

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)120 in3,048 mm
Wheelbase169–392 in4,293–9,957 mm

2024–25 sheet · January 2026 revision

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

FLD112 / FLD120

Legacy highway conventional

1987 launch · final year unresolved Unresolved

Research the aerodynamic FLD family, its 112/120 BBC distinction, sleeper milestones and unresolved late-production boundaries.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)120 in3,048 mm

1987 factory launch dimensions

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Freightliner logoFamily overview

Business Class / FL-Series

Business Class / vocational

1991 family production · model boundaries open Unresolved

Understand FL50, FL60, FL70, FL80, FL106 and FL112 as related models with distinct build and year evidence.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

October 2003 driver manual · STI-265

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Freightliner logoFamily overview

FL80

Business Class / vocational

1991 introduction · MY2006 U.S. checkpoint Provisional

Research the original Business Class FL80, including the provisional 1991–2005 chronology and the separately labelled official MY2006 U.S. recall checkpoint.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

Factory VIN identity / October 2003 family manual

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

FL112

Business Class / vocational

Early 1995 introduction · explicit MY2000 identity · final year open Unresolved

Separate original Business Class FL112 evidence from FLD112 and M2 112, with clear limits on unverified production years.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)112 in2,845 mm

September 1997 factory catalogue

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Freightliner logoFamily overview

Argosy

Cabover

Series production began March 8, 1998 · factory-complete production ended in 2006 · export/glider endpoints open Unresolved

Research the highway cabover with separate North American, export and glider evidence; later manuals do not establish local availability.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

February 2015 driver manual · STI-385-2

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

M2 112 / M2 112 Plus

Business Class / vocational

M2 programme 2002 → M2 112 Plus Verified

Compare the later Business Class platform and current Plus tractor/truck references without carrying current specifications into early M2 years.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)112 in2,845 mm
Plus family power260–525 hp194–391 kW

Current Plus reference · reviewed September 2026

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

108SD / 108SD Plus

Business Class / vocational

2011 SD introduction → 108SD Plus Verified

Compare original SD history with cab-specific 108SD Plus references for vocational research.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)108 in2,743 mm
Fifth-wheel heightNot applicable

Current Plus reference · reviewed September 2026

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

eCascadia

Current / recent highway

2018 prototype · series production 2022 Verified

Keep prototype and production electric specifications separate, with distinct single- and tandem-drive references.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)116 in2,946 mm
Published maximum GCW82,000 lb37,195 kg

Current series-production reference · September 2026

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Freightliner logoFamily overview

FLC120

Legacy highway conventional

FLC120 final model year 1991 · introduction and exact build boundaries open Unresolved

Research the aluminium-cab conventional lineage without turning dated Australian test trucks or the verified 1991 final model year into unsupported first-year or exact-build claims.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

1982 Australian evaluation trucks

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Freightliner logoFamily overview

FLC112

Legacy highway conventional

May 1985 North American introduction · final MY1998 Unresolved

Keep the steel-cab FLC112 separate from FLC120, FL112 and FLD112 while first-year, exact-build and regional boundaries remain open; the construction-model final model year is verified as 1998.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

1992–1998 factory service evidence

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Freightliner logoFamily overview

FLA-Series

Cabover

1992–1995 factory service evidence · production boundaries open Unresolved

Research the FLA cabover through dated factory service evidence while exact model hierarchy, cab lengths and production endpoints remain unresolved.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

1992–1995 factory service evidence

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

FLB-Series

Cabover

1995–1998 factory service evidence · production boundaries open Unresolved

Research the later Freightliner cabover without using 1995–1998 service applicability as a fabricated production range.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)110 in2,794 mm

September 1997 factory catalogue

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

ProStar

Compare 113 and 122 BBC, day cab and sleeper, with axle-specific March 2016 references.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)122 in3,099 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)50 in1,270 mm

March 2016 · 6x4

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

LoneStar

Explore the 132 BBC LoneStar with separate May 2018 day-cab and sleeper references.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)132 in3,353 mm
Wheelbase167–280 in4,242–7,112 mm

May 2018 specification card

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

TranStar

Start with the dated CNG specification, keeping diesel and earlier TranStar identities separate.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)107 in2,718 mm
ISL G power320 hp239 kW

April 2013 CNG specification card

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

9200

Separate archived 9200i specifications and the 2004 paint-ordering reference from earlier versions.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)112 in2,845 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)46 in1,168 mm

Archived 2002 manufacturer specification

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International Trucks logoPublished specifications

9400

Separate archived 9400i specifications and the 2004 paint-ordering reference from earlier versions.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)120 in3,048 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)46 in1,168 mm

Archived 2002 manufacturer specification

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Kenworth logoFamily overview

T600

Identify the original aerodynamic Kenworth family, with the dimensional research gaps clearly separated from its later AeroCab-inspired artwork.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

Manufacturer history · 1985 introduction

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Kenworth logoFamily overview

T660

Compare the launch-era cab catalogue with the separately dated final-production engine reference.

Research coverageIdentity & equipmentNumeric specifications pending source review

2007 factory brochure

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Kenworth logoPublished specifications

T700

Explore the wide integrated cab, 75-inch sleeper and 2010 PACCAR MX brochure reference.

Brochure MX maximum powerUp to 485 hpUp to 362 kW
Brochure MX maximum torqueUp to 1,750 lb-ftUp to 2,373 N·m

2010 factory brochure

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Kenworth logoPublished specifications

T2000

Compare the brochure’s 112 and 120 BBC references and 60- or 75-inch Aerodyne sleepers.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)120 in3,048 mm

2002 factory brochure

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

379

Compare standard and extended hood references while keeping Unibilt sleeper choices and individual build limits separate.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)127 in3,226 mm
Family GVWR catalogue range31,000–72,000 lb14,061–32,659 kg

September 2001 factory brochure

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

386

Compare a factory cab drawing with a separately dated LNG day-cab order example.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)126.4 in3,211 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)49.6 in1,260 mm

March 2015 body-builder drawing

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

387

Distinguish the 112- and 120-inch day-cab references from the separate integral-sleeper design.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)120 in3,048 mm

September 2007 model-identification guide

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Peterbilt logoPublished specifications

587

Separate the 2010 launch options from a documented 2012 raised-roof fleet configuration.

Bumper to back of integral sleeper191 in4,851 mm
Wheelbase237 in6,020 mm

2012 Penske fleet specification

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

Columbia

Legacy highway conventional

1999 family report · 112 revealed in 2003 Unresolved

Compare the North American 112 and 120 BBC references with period day-cab and sleeper options.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)120 in3,048 mm

March 2007 factory brochure

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

Century Class

Legacy highway conventional

1995 introduction · final year open Unresolved

Explore the March 2007 S/T cab catalogue and keep it distinct from other Century Class editions.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)120 in3,048 mm
Brochure family power range350–500 hp261–373 kW

March 2007 factory brochure

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

Coronado

Legacy highway conventional

2001 announcement · production in 2002 Verified

Start with the original Coronado launch equipment and keep later SD and glider references separate.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)132 in3,353 mm
Standard Series 60 power500 hp373 kW

March 2002 factory configuration reference

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Freightliner logoPublished specifications

Classic / Classic XL

Legacy highway conventional

Classic 1990 · Classic XL 1993 Verified

Compare the shorter Classic with the extended-hood Classic XL using the same dated catalogue.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)132 in3,353 mm
Standard Series 60 power455 hp339 kW

March 2007 factory brochure

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Western Star logoPublished specifications

4900

Separate the SF, SB and extended-hood EX layouts before comparing dimensions or powertrain options.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)123 in3,124 mm
Bumper to front axle (BA)33 in838 mm

2016 factory brochure

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Western Star logoPublished specifications

5700XE

Explore the 126 BBC 5700XE with its dated Detroit powertrain and sleeper catalogue.

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)126 in3,200 mm
WheelbaseUp to 250 inUp to 6,350 mm

2016 factory brochure

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Volvo Trucks logoPublished specifications

VT

Compare the VT880 sleeper and VT800 day-cab announcements, with a separate, build-scoped road-test reference.

Announced D16 power options500–625 hp373–466 kW

February 2005 manufacturer announcement

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A model badge is the beginning.

A tractor’s wheelbase, tare weight, axle ratings and fifth-wheel position depend on its build. Published figures here describe a stated reference configuration. Individual-truck dimensions still need the VIN-linked build record and, where relevant, physical measurement.

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A GROWING KNOWLEDGE BASE

Current families first. More history next.

This collection covers 9 manufacturers and 76 model families. Further editions will add generation-specific sheets, archived brochures, cab and chassis variants, and additional manufacturers as evidence is reviewed.

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