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Freightliner Cascadia vs Volvo FMX

The Volvo FMX is the heavier machine, at 8.77 t against 8.2 t.

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

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    Freightliner Cascadia

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    Volvo FMX

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At a glance

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

FigureFreightliner CascadiaVolvo FMX
Kerb weight8,200 kg8,765 kg

All specifications

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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 published7.295 m
Overall widthNot published2.5 mcab width
Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.153 m
Theoretical wheelbaseNot published4.285 m
Front overhangNot published1.52 m
Tandem axle spacingNot published1.37 m
Rear overhangNot published0.805 mfrom last axle
Front axle to back of cabNot published1.005 m
Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.545 m
Frame heightNot published1.112 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH
Turning circleNot published15.1 m

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

Cab height3.03 mday cab; heights exclude aero deviceNot published
Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.6 m
Kerb weight8,200 kg8,765 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 D13C380 / D13C420 / D13C460 / D13C500 / D13C540 (11 litre D11C330-D11C450 also offered)
Gross power370-525 HP280-397 kW (380-540 hp)D13C range, at 1,400-1,900 rpm
Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft1,900-2,600 NmD13C range, at 1,000-1,450 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, 46kNot published
GearboxNot publishedI-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)
Gearbox optionsNot publishedI-Shift AT2412F / AT2612F / ATO2612F / SPO2812; Powertronic PT2106 / PT2606 fully automatic
Rear axlesNot publishedRTS2370D single reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 t (standard)

Weight

GVWNot published26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design
GCWNot published44,000 kgplated and design
Front axle loadNot published7,500 kgplated and design
Rear axle loadNot published19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design

Tyres

TyresNot published315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published330 Lstandard aluminium tank, 710 mm diameter
AdBlue tankNot published64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks
Engine oil, with filterNot published33 L (plastic sump) / 37 L (steel sump)
Cooling systemNot published42 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published20,000-100,000 km by operating condition
Fuel filtersNot publishedat each engine oil changeD13A, fuel filter and water separator
CoolantNot published500,000 kmVolvo Coolant VCS, or every 48 months
Transmission oilNot published180,000 km / 12 months, or 400,000 km / 36 months
Axle oilNot published180,000 km / 12 months, or 400,000 km / 36 months
Air filter (outer)Not publishedwhen the indicator shows, at least every 24 months
Air filter (inner)Not publishedevery third outer-filter change, at most 48 months

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FMX 13 6x4 Tractor - B/T Ride - N3 or N3G, FMX 64T 3L 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

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

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Freightliner CascadiaVolvo FMXSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Freightliner Cascadia vs Volvo FMX: questions

Which is bigger, the Freightliner Cascadia or Volvo FMX?

By operating weight the Volvo FMX is the biggest at 8.77 t, then the Freightliner Cascadia at 8.2 t.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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