Freightliner Cascadia vs Mercedes-Benz Arocs

The Mercedes-Benz Arocs is the heavier machine, at 9.48 t against 8.2 t.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the Mercedes-Benz Arocs 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	Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	9,477 kg

All specifications

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Differences only(39)

FigureFreightliner Cascadia Mercedes-Benz Arocs

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 lengthNot published9.905 m

Overall widthNot published2.5 m

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.53 mtotal height incl. air intake

Tandem axle spacingNot published1.35 m

Front overhangNot published1.5 m

Rear overhangNot published1.95 mframe overhang behind last axle

Front trackNot published2.07 m

Rear trackNot published1.804 m

Frame height at frontNot published1.016 mladen; 1.107 m unladen

Frame height at rearNot published1.022 mladen; 1.081 m unladen

Ground clearanceNot published0.312 mat rear; 0.317 m at front

Turning circleNot published22 m

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

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

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle4.8 mfront axle to first rear axle

Kerb weight8,200 kg9,477 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-ftMercedes-Benz OM 460, inline 6

Gross power370-525 HP290 kW (394 hp)at 1,600 rpm

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft1,900 Nmat 1,100 rpm

EmissionsNot publishedEuro III

CylindersNot published6

DisplacementNot published12.8 L

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 publishedG 330-12/11.63-0.77, Mercedes PowerShift 3, 12-speed

ClutchNot publishedSingle-disc clutch

Rear axle ratioNot publishedi = 4.333

Rear axlesNot publishedCrown wheel 300, planetary hub reduction, 2 x 13.4 t

Weight

GVWNot published33,000 kg

GCWNot published68,000 kgmanufacturer's gross combination mass

Front axle loadNot published8,000 kgmanufacturer's rating

Rear axle loadNot published26,000 kgtandem, manufacturer's rating

PayloadNot published16,223 kgat permissible mass

Tyres

TyresNot published315/80 R 22.5 on 9.00x22.5 rims, front and rear

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published390 Lleft, steel

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Mercedes-Benz Arocs 5 3340 6x4 technical specifications, version 01/2020 (Tecnica Industrial, Mozambique)

Drawn to scale

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

Freightliner CascadiaMercedes-Benz ArocsSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.