Trucks
Start with the job, then choose the chassis. A highway tractor, a refuse truck and a body-equipped service vehicle need different comparisons. The model name narrows the field; the completed vehicle’s specification determines what you are actually evaluating.
Choose a brand
Freightliner
Cascadia · M2 106 Plus · M2 112 Plus · 108SD Plus · 114SD Plus
5 profilesInternational
LT · RH · HX · HV · MV
7 profilesKenworth
T680 · T880 · W990 · T180 · T280…
4 profilesMack
Anthem · Pinnacle · Granite · LR
9 profilesPeterbilt
579 · 589 · 567 · 520 · 548…
4 profilesVolvo
VNL · VNR · VHD · VAH
3 profilesWestern Star
47X · 49X · 57X
How to compare trucks
Highway and regional
Describe trailer type, typical gross weight, route and nights away. Compare engine, transmission and final drive as a complete combination. Cab and sleeper requirements should follow the work.
Vocational and body-equipped
Begin with the body builder’s requirements for frame, wheelbase, axle loading and auxiliary power. Include both distance and working hours in the operating discussion. A body can change the completed vehicle substantially.
Used-truck identification
Record model year, generation, VIN, powertrain and body configuration. Ask for the build sheet and maintenance history. A current product page may describe a redesigned truck with the same familiar name.