Freightliner Cascadia vs Isuzu Giga

The Freightliner Cascadia is the heavier machine, at 8.2 t against 7.81 t.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the Isuzu Giga 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	Isuzu Giga
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	7,810 kg

All specifications

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FigureFreightliner Cascadia Isuzu Giga

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 published6.93 m

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.2 m

Tandem axle spacingNot published1.31 m

Front overhangNot published1.4 m

Rear overhangNot published1.645 mfrom centre of rear bogie

Front axle to back of cabNot published0.764 m

Back of cab to rear endNot published4.766 m

Behind cab equipment to rear bogie centreNot published2.45 m

Cab height above frameNot published2.196 m

Frame height at frontNot published0.915 mat front axle, unladen

Frame height at rearNot published1.035 mat rear axles, unladen

Overall widthNot published2.49 mdimensioned on the maker's rear view

Front trackNot published2.01 mdimensioned on the maker's front view

Rear trackNot published1.85 mmaker's RT, on the rear view

Width across rear tyresNot published2.44 mmaker's ORT, on the rear view

Turning circleNot published14.6 mkerb to kerb

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

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

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.885 mfront axle to centre of rear bogie

Kerb weight8,200 kg7,810 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-ftIsuzu 6WG1-TCC, turbocharged and intercooled, common rail

Gross power370-525 HP350 kW (469 hp)JIS gross, at 1,800 rpm

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft2,255 NmDIN net at 1,300 rpm; 2,334 Nm JIS gross

EmissionsNot publishedJNLT 05 / ADR 80/03 (cooled EGR + DPD)

CylindersNot published6

DisplacementNot published15.7 L

Net powerNot published338 kW (453 hp)DIN net, at 1,800 rpm

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, 13.3kMeritor FG941, 6,600 kg

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

GearboxNot publishedEaton RTLO 18918B 18-speed constant mesh manual

ClutchNot publishedSpicer twin plate 15.5 in, air assisted

Weight

GVWNot published24,000 kgGVM

GCWNot published50,000 kgGCM

Front axle loadNot published6,600 kgloading limit at ground

Rear axle loadNot published20,865 kgloading limit at ground (tandem)

Axles

Rear axle ratioNot published3.73:1

Rear axlesNot publishedMeritor RT-40-145GP tandem, 18,100 kg, inter-axle and cross locks

Rear suspensionNot publishedHendrickson HAS461 airbag, 20,865 kg at ground

Tyres

TyresNot published295/80R22.5 steer, 11R22.5 drive, 22.5 x 8.25 steel wheels

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published550 Lframe-mounted aluminium

Performance

Top speedNot published100 km/hspeed limited; geared 128 km/h at 1,800 rpm

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Isuzu Giga EXY 240-460 6x4 specification sheet ARK1422 02/21 (Isuzu Australia Limited)

Drawn to scale

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

Freightliner CascadiaIsuzu GigaSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.