Freightliner Cascadia vs MAN TGX

The MAN TGX is the heavier machine, at 9.35 t against 8.2 t.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the MAN TGX drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Freightliner Cascadia	MAN TGX
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	9,350 kg

All specifications

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Differences only(39)

FigureFreightliner Cascadia MAN TGX

Dimensions

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)2.946 mNot published

Sleeper roof optionsMid-Roof XT 48 in, 60 in, 72 in; Raised Roof 60 in, 72 inNot published

Max wheel cut50°up toNot published

Overall widthNot published2.499 mcab width over wings

Width across rear tyresNot published2.47 m

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.394 munladen; 3.318 m laden, GN cab

Tandem axle spacingNot published1.4 mrear bogie spread

Front overhangNot published1.475 m

Rear overhangNot published0.7 m

Front axle to back of cabNot published0.805 m

Frame height at rearNot published1.061 m

Fifth wheel heightNot published1.37 munladen; 1.29 m laden

Fifth wheel positionNot published1.125 moptimum, forward of third axle

Turning circleNot published16.9 mkerb to kerb; 18.5 m wall to wall

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

Cab height3.03 mday cab; heights exclude aero deviceNot published

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.3 m

Kerb weight8,200 kg9,350 kg

Gross vehicle weight26,000 kg6x4, Australia rating; 24 t New ZealandNot published

Engine

Engine modelDetroit Gen 5 DD13370-525 HP, 1,250-1,850 lb-ftMAN D26LFAF (D26)

Gross power370-525 HP510 PS at 1,800 rpm

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft2,600 Nmat 930-1,350 rpm

EmissionsNot publishedEuro 6 (SCR, DPF)

CylindersNot published6

DisplacementNot published12.4 L

Engine rangeNot published430 / 470 / 510 PS (2,200 / 2,400 / 2,600 Nm)

Transmission

TransmissionDetroit DT12 On-Highway Series 12-speed automated manual (DT12-HE, DT12-HL); Eaton Cummins Endurant 12-speedNot published

Front axleDetroit or Meritor 12k, 12.5k, 13.3k, 14.7k; Hendrickson Steertek NXT 12.5k, 13.3kNot published

Rear axleDetroit single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k; Meritor single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k, 46kNot published

GearboxNot published12-speed TipMatic automated, 12.26 DD

ClutchNot publishedSingle plate, 430 mm

Rear axle ratioNot published3.08:1

Rear axlesNot publishedSingle reduction, cross-axle and inter-axle diff locks

Weight

GVWNot published26,000 kgdesign and UK legal

GCWNot published44,000 kggross train weight, design

Front axle loadNot published7,500 kg8,000 / 9,000 kg optional

Rear axle loadNot published21,000 kgdesign; 19,000 kg UK legal

Tyres

TyresNot published315/80 R22.5 steer and drive, 9.00 x 22.5 steel rims

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published400 Lrectangular steel, right-hand side

AdBlue tankNot published60 L

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · MAN TGX 6x4 Tractor chassis specification, MAN TGX 6x4TRAC / 09 - May 2022 (MAN Truck & Bus UK body builder site)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Freightliner CascadiaMAN TGXSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.