Freightliner Cascadia

Freightliner Cascadia

2nd Generation Cascadia.
Model Overview
Manufacturer	Freightliner
Country	United States
Production	2007-present
Body and Chassis
Class	Heavy Truck
Body style(s)	Coventional
Engine and Transmission
Engine(s)	Detroit Diesel D12, D13, D15
Transmission(s)	Eaton Fuller 10, 13, or 18 speed Manual or Automatic
Predecessor	Freightliner Century Class

The Freightliner Cascadia is an American Conventional-cab style Semi truck manufactured by Freightliner, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks LLC.. The Cascadia comes with 3 available engines by Detroit Diesel, 13, 15, or 16 series and is driven by either a 10, 13 or 18 speed Eaton Fuller manual or automatic transmission.

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Original Design (Cascadia 125)

Its design took fuel efficiency into great consideration (after-1913 White 1-Ton Truck, White Model 51R Truck, White Model 621 Truck, 1942 Freightliner Conventional, White-Freightliner WFC 120, Freightliner FLC 120 (1977-1983), Freightliner FLC 120 (1984-1987), Freightliner FLD, and Freightliner Century Class), as well as having improved upon several other features including the powertrain offerings, sound mitigation, safety systems, and overall mechanical reliability from its predecessors. It is offered in three basic configurations: Day Cab, Mid-Roof XT, and Raised Roof. The latter two models are sleeper cabs, offered in various lengths, ranging from 48 to 72 inches (Raised Roof models available for 60” or 72” lengths only). The Cascadia was sold chiefly in North America until 2020, when an export, primarily geared towards the Australian and New Zealand markets, was introduced. Prior to the introduction of the export variant, its place remained occupied by the Freightliner Century (no longer in US production) for export markets. Additional variations include the Cascadia 113, which looks nearly identical to the 125, but has a shorter hood and front overhang.

Cascadia Evolution (Cascadia 125 Evo)

The Cascadia Evolution is a more fuel-efficient version of the Cascadia, released in 2013. Improvements were made to both the aerodynamics and the comfort of the driver. The instrument cluster was redesigned to be easier to read, the seats have improved back and lumbar support, dashboard switches are repositioned with larger, higher contrast text, and a battery-powered auxiliary HVAC system from Thermo King was offered. This system was designed to reduce overnight engine idling, both saving fuel and reducing noise while drivers are asleep.

Second Generation (Cascadia 126)

In 2017, the Cascadia received a major design revision for the 2018 model year. The general design of the cab structure looks similar, except for revised chassis fairings and longer cab extenders. The 2018 Cascadia's facelift was extensive and included a new hood cowl with a more sculpted and aggressive design, synchronized by the redesigned front bumper and larger grille with an addition of all-LED headlights. The driver and passenger doors were changed as well, along with their handles inside and out. The hood mirrors were more aerodynamic, following the fuel efficiency design flow and improved bumper air dams and improved (optional) side skirts were installed.

Interior wise, the truck received a complete overhaul. An all-new dashboard along with new, even more, ergonomic seats make the truck very driver-centric and provide superior visibility and comfort. The new Cascadia's sleeper contains a larger bunk than its predecessor as well. Fully redesigned storage cabinets and aircraft-inspired dimmable LED ceiling lights are standard in raised roof sleepers; and the optionally available "Driver's Loft" feature, showcases a retractable central work-table/ dining-area with two foldable seats - all of which stow underneath an extra-wide Murphy-style bunk. If equipped with the upper bunk, the raised roof sleeper also includes a standard telescopic ladder for easier access to the top bunk.

Battery-powered HVAC systems remain an option, however, in addition to the Thermo King units seen on the Cascadia Evolution, Freightliner now offers an internally manufactured equivalent system as well.

Other features of the truck include the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission, ultra-quiet door and window seals, a single panel windshield, all LED marker lights and taillights, and a suite of active and passive safety systems, including blind-spot monitoring, collision mitigation system and lane-keeping assistance, and more.

The second-generation Cascadia is produced in the same three configurations as its predecessors, Day Cab, Mid-roof XT, and Raised Roof. As with the previous generation Cascadia, Freightliner offered a short-nosed version of the new Cascadia and named the new short-nosed version as the 116 Model.

Due to the slightly different mission/usage requirements for the 116 model, the 116s are typically powered by the Detroit Diesel DD13 series engines (whereas the 126 typically uses the DD15.)

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External Links

• Freightliner announces new big rig: the Cascadia