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Sterling Acterra:
- Full range of GVWR to compete with all models
- 19,780 lb. GVWR base
- No gas engine available
- Standard Allison 5-speed automatic
- 190-hp MBE 6-cylinder diesel standard, available Cummins ISB
- Numerous options
- Steel cab, plastic doors
- Base price above $60,000
- Some parts sharing with Freightliner Business Class M2
- WB from 121 to 280 in.
H-Series Advantages Over Sterling Acterra:
- Base Isuzu 6HK1-TC diesel engine is more powerful than Sterling's standard diesel (215 hp vs. 190 hp)
- Large, folding mirrors with integrated wide-angle mirror and numerous options for power and heat (Sterling has traditional door-mounted painted or chrome West Coast mirrors with optional convex mirrors)
- Available driver and front passenger air bags (not available on Sterling)
- DEX-COOL engine coolant lasts up to 5 years or 150,000 miles (Sterling uses traditional ethylene glycol)
- Progressive spring aids front and rear cushion suspension when it bottoms out on rough roads. Helps protect truck and cargo (not available on Sterling)
- Rubber-isolated exterior lamps with no-tool tailamp lens removal (not available on Sterling)
- Isuzu taillamps have shockmounted bulbs, lexan lenses and no-tool lamp replacement, for reduced downtime (not available on Sterling)
- Opposed-piston hydraulic brake calipers offer long life, easy service and powerful braking (Sterling uses sliding pin, single-piston brake calipers)
- Standard intermittent windshield wipers for safety and convenience (2-speed wipers standard on Sterling)
- Standard daytime running lamps, for safety (optional on Sterling)
- Separate driver's seat for comfort (bench seat standard on Sterling, with separate driver and passenger seat optional)
- Standard synthetic lubricant in axle, for reduced service and downtime (Sterling charges extra for this option)
- Priority Access Service System provides easier engine service (limited engine access on Sterling)
- Variable effort ZF steering gear reduces steering effort in tight turns (Sterling has TRW Ross fixed-effort steering gear)
- Easy lifting hood on Isuzu trucks vs. heavy non-sprung hood on Sterling
- Full-width frame crossmembers have 8 fasteners per side for durability, vs. 2 fasteners on Sterling's dogbone crossmembers
- Larger standard fuel capacity (50 gal. vs. 30 gal.)
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Sterling Acterra |
| Engine |
Isuzu OHC I-6
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OHC I-6 MBE 900
Cummins ISC |
| Diesel displacement |
7.8L
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7.2L/6.7L |
| Base diesel power |
215 |
190 |
| Max. diesel power |
300 |
330 |
| Base diesel torque, lb.-ft. |
560 |
520 |
| Max. diesel torque, lb.-ft. |
860 |
1000 |
| 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 RH |
| Seating |
2 buckets |
3-pass. bench |
| Mirrors, in. |
7x12 + 7x6 |
6x15 |
| 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 |
128/60.4/38.2
140/72.4/40.7
152/84.4/42.7
171/103.4/47.6
177/109.4/49.0
189/121.4/52.6
195/127.4/54.2
201/133.4/57.4
207/139.4/58.6
213/145.4/60.0
219/151.4/61.5
224/156.4/63.1
228/160.4/64.2
236/168.4/65.8
242/174.4/68.1
254/186.4/70.0
272/204.4/74.6 |
| 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 |
128/8
140/8-10
152/8-12
171/10-14
177/10-16
189/12-18
195/14-18
201/14-18
207/16-20
213/16-20
219/16-22
224/18-22
228/18-24
236/20-24
242/22-26
254/24-28
272/24-28 |
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Sterling Acterra |
| 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 |
Optional |
| Integral convex mirror |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Oil life monitor |
Standard |
Not Available |
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Sterling Acterra |
| 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 |
| Air bag, pass. & driver |
Optional |
Not Available |
| Tilt wheel |
Optional |
Optional |
| Auto engine shutdown |
Optional |
Optional |
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Isuzu HTR/HVR/HXR |
Sterling Acterra |
| Base warranty |
24 months/unlimited mileage |
24 months/unlimited mileage |
| Engine warranty |
36 months/unlimited mileage
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24 months/unlimited mileage |
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