2026 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD

ECONIC SD — FREIGHTLINER SEVERE DUTY TRUCKThe design is innovative, the build is uncompromising and the technology leaves everything else behind. The Freightliner EconicSD™ is a truck built for one purpose—to redefine the refuse category.DESIGNED FOR REFUSEThe EconicSD was designed to maximize productivity by ensuring safety and comfort. It has a panoramic windshield and low seating position to enhance driver visibility and is the first and only refuse truck in North America to offer Detroit Assurance® Suite of Safety Systems. With its unique combination of ergonomics, versatility and technology, the EconicSD™ performs like no other commercial vehicle, delivering exceptional productivity day in and day out.PRODUCTIVITYA PURPOSE-BUILT REFUSE TRUCKTake productivity to the next level. The EconicSD features a spacious, comfortable cabover interior with a modern, digital instrument cluster. This refuse truck makes navigating through urban areas safer and less stressful with a short wheelbase and low cab design for enhanced stability. COMFORT THAT KEEPS OPERATORS FOCUSEDThe EconicSD is packed with practical features to help you get the job done, day in and day out. Features include:• Intuitive digital instrument cluster that displays key information on LCD screen.• Ergonomic steering wheel controls allowing drivers to cycle through key information.• Spacious and modern cab enabling through-cab access.• Suspended driver’s seat with multi-axis adjustment.TURNS ON A DIMEGetting in and out of tight spots in urban and residential areas is essential for waste collection vehicles. That’s why the EconicSD is built with these features: • Set-back axle with up to 46-degree wheel cut enabling superior performance in tight spaces.• Front axle and suspension up to 20k capacity. • Short wheelbase to ensure superior maneuverability.SAFETYNEXT-LEVEL SAFETYFrom 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, LED headlights, and low step-in height add more features to help make waste collection routes safer. The EconicSD comes standard with:• Active Brake Assist - Mitigate potential collisions with stationary and traveling vehicles via automatic warning and partial or full braking.• Adaptive Cruise Control - Automatically adjusts cruising speed to maintain a safe, continuous following distance from vehicles in the lane ahead.• Lane Departure Warning - A feature that tracks the truck's position and sounds a warning when an unintentional lane change is initiated.• Side Guard Assist - Monitors the truck's passenger side for objects and alerts the driver with an audible and visual warning if they attempt to veer into an already populated lane.UPTIMEPOWERFUL DATA. SMARTER OPERATIONS.Maximum uptime is essential. That's why the EconicSD is purpose-built to increase uptime with a durable cabover and convenient access to the engine and components. And it's why it features Detroit Connect, which helps simplify maintenance and keeps fleets moving.VIRTUAL TECHNICIANDetroit Connect Virtual Technician® remote diagnostics service takes the guesswork out of diagnostics and helps fleet managers address fault events quickly.DETROIT CONNECT PORTALThe Detroit Connect® Portal provides a clear view of fault trends across your fleet, so you can identify maintenance issues before they become critical.SAFETY EVENT VIEWERThe Detroit Connect Portal also gives fleet managers peace of mind by enabling them to view critical safety events in their trucks that have Detroit Assurance and take action to increase the safety of trucks on the road.LEGENDARY CUSTOMER SUPPORTWith nearly 500 dealers across North America and a 24-hour assistance hotline, Freightliner is always there to keep your fleet running smoothly.UPFITENGINEERED FOR UPFITFreightliner worked closely with leading refuse equipment manufacturers to bring it to market with new, fully integrated waste-collection solutions. Three configurations outfit rear-load, side-load, or front load refuse trucks.QUALITYGLOBALLY VALIDATED NORTH AMERICAN SOLUTIONAdapted from the European vocational Mercedes-Benz Econic, this truck leverages Daimler AG’s global engineering prowess to perfectly optimize a COE truck for North American waste collection, delivering unparalleled safety, uptime and productivity.SUPPORTUPTIME-BOOSTING SUPPORTDTNA PARTSDTNA Parts are essential for optimal performance in your 108SD Plus. With Excelerator, ordering the ones you need is easier than ever.SUPERIOR FREIGHTLINER SERVICEWith close to 300 Elite Support Dealerships and nearly 500 dealer service locations across North America, it’s easy to keep your 108SD Plus running strong.24/7 FREIGHTLINER HELPGet on-demand support for your 108SD Plus. Connect with real people for technical support, roadside assistance, dealer referral and more.EXTENSIVE FREIGHTLINER DEALER NETWORKFreightliner offers North America’s most extensive dealership network, with nearly 500 locations and highly trained experts who know your 108SD Plus.STANDARD FEATURES• Steel-reinforced aluminum cab• Detroit® DD8™ engine with 350 HP and 1050 lb-ft torque• Allison automatic 3000 Series 6-speed RDS transmission• Up to 46-degree wheel cut• 18,000-lbs front axle• 46,000-lbs tandem rear axle• All-wheel disc brakes• LED headlights• Detroit Assurance Safety SystemsOPTIONAL FEATURES• Frame overhang 1800 mm• Attachment fixtures, rigid• Bracket in frame, for hydraulic pumps• Stabiliser, reinforced, for RA• Grab handles in cab, on both B-pillars• Grab handle for co-driver, on instrument panel• Auxiliary hot water heater, cab• Highload parameter, level 1• Highload parameter, level 2• Battery cable, extended• Emergency off switch for BB, in instrument panel• Hinged door, co-driver's side, power window• Windshield protection• Air horn• 2 vehicle keys, additional• US-tank, 80gal• Exhaust system, on frame, right, tailpipe inwards• 110 V EngineBlockheater• Fuel pre-filter, chassis-mounted, additional• Coupling, flexible, for engine PTO (loose)• Preliminary setup for PTO• Engine PTO, rear, c, hydraulic pump ISO 7653D• Engine PTO, rear, b, flange, up to 650 Nm• Automated frame lowering at front axle• Automated frame lowering, without bellows-residual pressure• Automated frame lowering, with bellows-residual pressure• Preliminary setup for end crossmember for trailer coupling• Alum. wheels, 9.00x22.5, matt, Alcoa, DOT certified• Proximity control• Sideguard Assist• Blind Spot camera system• Preinstallation Reversing Assist• Deactivation Active Brake Assist• Deactivation Lane Keeping Assist• Mercedes-Benz protective chassis sealing• Telescopic jack, 12 t/19 t• Metallic paint• Right-hand driveSimilar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.