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Freightliner Business Class M2:
- Full range of GVWR to compete with all models
- 16,000 lb. GVWR base
- No gas engine available
- 190-hp MBE diesel standard, available Cummins
- Standard Allison 1000 5-speed automatic
- Numerous options
- Aluminum cab
- Three cab BBC: 100, 106 (standard) and 112 inches
- Numerous vocational specing packages
- Extended cab and crew cab availability
- Base price above $65,000
H-Series Advantages Over Freightliner Business Class M2:
- Isuzu 6HK1-TC base diesel engine is more powerful than standard Freightliner MBE diesel, for greater performance (215 vs. 190 hp)
- Available driver and front passenger air bags contribute to safety (not available on Freightliner)
- Cruise controls mounted on steering column for convenience (dash-mounted on Freightliner)
- Larger standard fuel capacity helps refueling frequency and adds driving range (50 gal. vs. 30 gal.)
- Standard glove box contributes to cab storage (not available on Freightliner)
- Standard door-sill storage offers useful cab storage (not available on Freightliner)
- Opposed-piston hydraulic brake calipers offer long life, easy service and powerful braking (Freightliner uses sliding pin, single-piston brake calipers)
- Steel cab is tough and easily repairable (vs. aluminum Freightliner cab)
- DEX-COOL engine coolant lasts up to 5 years or 150,000 miles, for reduced service costs and downtime (Freightliner uses traditional ethylene glycol)
- Rubber-isolated exterior lamps with no-tool tailamp lens removal, for easy service and reduced downtime (not available on Freightliner)
- Separate driver's seat for comfort (bench seat standard on Freightliner, with separate driver and passenger seat optional)
- Available electronic traction control adds to control on slippery surfaces (not available on Freightliner)
- Standard synthetic lubricant in transmission and axle (Freightliner charges $246 for this option)
- Standard daytime running lamps contribute to safety ($123 option on Freightliner)
- Variable-effort ZF steering gear reduces steering effort in tight turns (Freightliner has TRW Ross fixed-effort steering gear)
- Progressive spring aids help cushion load and chassis from impacts when suspension bottoms (Not available on Freightliner)
- Full-width frame crossmembers have 8 fasteners per side for durability, vs. 2 fasteners on Freightliner's dogbone crossmembers
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Freightliner M2 |
| Engine |
Isuzu OHC I-6
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MBE 900 OHC I-6 |
| Diesel displacement |
7.8L
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7.2L |
| Base diesel power |
215 |
190 |
| Max. diesel power |
300 |
300 |
| Base diesel torque, lb.-ft. |
560 |
520 |
| Max. diesel torque, lb.-ft. |
860 |
860 |
| Steering |
ZF power |
TRW power |
| Front springs, std. |
Taperleaf |
Taperleaf |
| Rear springs, std. |
Taperleaf |
Multileaf |
| Hydraulic brakes |
Meritor |
Bosch |
| Brakes, front in. |
15.37 disc |
15 disc |
| Front brake type |
Opposed piston |
Sliding pin |
| Brakes, rear in. |
15.37 disc |
15 disc |
| Air brakes |
Meritor |
Meritor |
| Brakes, front in. |
15 x 4/16.5 x 6 |
15 x 4/16.5 x 6 |
| Brakes, rear in. |
16.5 x 7 |
16.5 x 7 |
| Frame, psi |
50,000 |
50,000 |
| Frame section modulus |
12.53 cu. in. |
10.0 cu. in. |
| Frame RBM |
1,378,300 |
500,000 |
| Battery, CCA |
2x750 |
2x760 |
| Fuel tank, gal. |
50 LH |
30 LH |
| Seating |
2 buckets |
3-pass. bench |
| Mirrors, in. |
7x12 + 7x6 |
7x16 |
| WB/CA/Turning Diameter |
128/60/40.7
140/72/43.6
152/84/43.6
170/102/45.3
176/108/46.6
188/120/49.4
194/126/50.8
206/138/53.6
212/144/54.9
224/156/57.7
236/168/60.5
248/180/63.2
260/192/66.0
272/204/68.8
284/216/71.5
296/228/74.3 |
138/72.0/40.7
150/84.0/42.7
168/102.7/47.6
174/108.7/49.0
186/120.5/52.6
192/126.4/54.2
204/138.2/57.4
216/150.0/61.0
226/160.8/63.6
234/168.7/67.5
252/186.4/70.0 |
| WB/Body lengths |
128/8
140/8-10
152/8-12
170/10-14
176/10-16
188/12-18
194/14-18
206/16-20
212/18-24
224/18-24
236/18-26
248/18-28
260/20-28
272/20-30
284/22-30
296/22-30 |
138/8
150/8-10
168/10-14
174/10-14
186/12-16
192/12-18
204/14-20
216/16-22
226/16-22
234/18-24
252/24-28 |
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Freightliner M2 |
| DEX-COOL |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Engine hour meter |
Standard |
Optional |
| Door sill storage |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Road speed governor |
Standard |
Optional |
| Air filter gauge |
Standard |
Standard |
| Synthetic lube |
Standard |
Optional |
| Daytime running lamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Integral convex mirror |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Oil life monitor |
Standard |
Not Available |
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Freightliner M2 |
| Hystec cab mount |
Optional |
Optional |
| Power door locks |
Optional |
Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry |
Optional |
Optional |
| Power, heat mirrors |
Optional |
Optional |
| Driver air seat |
Optional |
Optional |
| Passenger air seat |
Optional |
Optional |
| Elect. Traction Control |
Optional |
Not Available |
| Locking differential |
Optional |
Optional |
| 80,000 psi frame |
Optional |
Optional |
| Taperleaf rear springs |
Optional |
Optional (below 24,000) |
| Air bag, pass. & driver |
Optional |
Not Available |
| Tilt wheel |
Optional |
Optional |
| Auto engine shutdown |
Optional |
Optional |
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Freightliner M2 |
| Base warranty |
24 months/unlimited mileage |
24 months/unlimited mileage |
| Engine warranty |
36 months/unlimited mileage
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36 months/150,000 mi. |
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