Freightliner Cascadia vs Peterbilt 389

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FigureFreightliner Cascadia Peterbilt 389

Dimensions

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)2.946 m3.343 m389-131 (131 in hood)

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

Max wheel cut50°up toNot published

Front overhangNot published0.787 m

Front axle to back of cabNot published2.555 mFAB

Front of frame to front axleNot published0.498 m

Cab height above frameNot published2.017 mFrom bottom of frame rail

Overall widthNot published2.408 mTop view

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

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

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicleNot published

Kerb weight8,200 kgNot published

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-ftNot published

Gross power370-525 HPNot published

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ftNot published

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

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Peterbilt Heavy Duty Body Builder Manual, March 2015 Rev A, Figure 3-1 Model 389-131 overall dimensions

Drawn to scale

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

Freightliner CascadiaPeterbilt 389Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.