2020 Freightliner® EconicSD Base

2020 Freightliner® EconicSD

Productivity

Leveraging Daimler’s global engineering prowess and generations of hands-on experience, the Freightliner EconicSD™ delivers an accessible, low-entry, safe and adaptive cab-over-engine vehicle to the North American market. Combining versatility, ergonomics and convenience, this truck provides an innovative solution for the North American waste collection industry, packed with practical features to help you get the job done, day in and day out.

Getting in and out of tight spots in urban and residential areas is essential for waste collection vehicles. This truck makes navigating through urban areas safer and less stressful. A short wheelbase means superior maneuverability. A low cab design provides a low frame height and center of gravity for enhanced stability.

Upfit

Engineering this truck for the rigors of North American waste collection, Freightliner worked closely with leading refuse equipment manufacturers to bring it to market with new, fully integrated waste-collection solutions. Two configurations outfit rear- and side-loader bodies or front loaders.

Safety

From the inside out, this vehicle was designed to bring innovative safety to waste collection. Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems comes standard on this truck, making the EconicSD the only COE refuse truck in North America that features a collision mitigation system. The panoramic visibility, low step-in height and ergonomic interior add even more safety features to help make waste collection routes safer.

The EconicSD is the only COE refuse truck in North America to feature a collision mitigation system. With its standard Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems, panoramic visibility, low step-in height and ergonomic interior, waste collection routes just got safer.

From the outset of design and engineering phases, enhancing visibility for drivers was prioritized. A panoramic windshield, coupled with a lower seat orientation, maximizes field of vision for work areas and potential blind spots. The mirror system provides superior visibility for operators.

Quality

Ergonomics was an important consideration in this truck's development, with thoughtful design promoting productivity. The cab is spacious and comfortable, including an air-suspended driver’s seat with multi-axis adjustment. Switches and controls are designed for intuitive operation and located within easy reach of the driver.

This vehicle was built for maximum driver comfort and productivity. The incredibly spacious, comfortable interior features a modern, digital instrument cluster displayed on an LCD screen utilizing intuitive steering wheel controls. Complete with a heated, suspended driver’s seat with multi-axis adjustment, the EconicSD seeks to redefine the refuse operator experience.

Uptime

features a 350 HP DD8™ engine with 1050 lb-ft of torque, variable cam phasing technology for efficient aftertreatment performance and the longest maintenance intervals in its class. It also features a high-performance engine brake and Detroit™ Connect Virtual Technician

Features may include:

• Detroit™ DD8™

• Allison Automatic 3000 series 6-speed RDS with PTO capability

• Front Axle 18,000 LB front axles

• Rear Axle 46,000 LG Tandem Hub Reduction rear axles