Freightliner Cascadia vs Volvo FH 460

The Freightliner Cascadia is the heavier machine, at 8.2 t against 6.85 t.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the Volvo FH 460 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	Volvo FH 460
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	6,845 kg

All specifications

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Differences only(34)

FigureFreightliner Cascadia Volvo FH 460

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 published5.88 m

Overall widthNot published2.5 mcab width

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.503 m

Front overhangNot published1.365 m

Rear overhangNot published1.015 mmax; 0.825 m min

Front axle to back of cabNot published1.007 m

Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.443 mincludes 50 mm front clearance

Fifth wheel leadNot published0.375 m

Frame heightNot published1.047 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH

Turning circleNot published12.7 m

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

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

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.5 m3.5 / 3.6 / 3.7 / 3.8 m offered

Kerb weight8,200 kg6,845 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-ftVolvo D13C460

Gross power370-525 HP338 kW (460 hp)at 1,400-1,900 rpm

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft2,300 Nmat 1,000-1,400 rpm

EmissionsNot publishedEuro 5

DisplacementNot published13 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, 46kRSS1344F single reduction 13 t with diff lock, GCW 44 t max (standard)

GearboxNot publishedI-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)

Weight

GVWNot published18,000 kgplated; 20,500 kg design

GCWNot published40,000 kgplated; 44,000 kg design

Front axle loadNot published7,500 kgplated and design

Rear axle loadNot published11,500 kgplated; 13,000 kg design

Tyres

TyresNot published315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published330 L

AdBlue tankNot published64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks

Service intervals

Gearbox oil and filterNot published360,000 kmor every 3 years; I-Shift synthetic oil

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FH 13 4x2 Tractor - Rear Air Suspension, FH 42T 3A 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

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

Freightliner CascadiaVolvo FH 460Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.