Freightliner FLD120 – specifications
Built: 1996 · Series: FLD
Data for the version built 1996 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Freightliner FLD – the American long-nose highway tractor: BBC 112 to 132 inches, 10.8 to 15.1-litre six-cylinders, unladen weight up to 16.2 tonnes, gross weight up to 26 tonnes
Freightliner is the American truck brand that grew out of the haulage firm Consolidated Freightways in 1942 and has belonged to Daimler since 1981. The FLD series – known from 1991 under the Classic name – was Freightliner's classic long-nose tractor with an exposed bonnet, replacing the earlier FL series. The numbers 112, 120 and 132 after FLD give the bumper-to-back-of-cab length in inches (BBC), and so indirectly the size of the engine bay; XL and Classic XL mark the aerodynamically faired trim lines with a larger tank and radiator package.
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The register lists here 10 versions with 10,800 to 15,125 cm³ displacement from six-cylinders, unladen weights from 7,390 to 16,230 kg, gross weights from 10,000 to 26,000 kg, lengths from 8,000 to 10,200 mm and widths from 2,450 to 2,590 mm.
The FLD Classic shaped the look of American long-haul trucking for a decade and a half and, until replaced by the Century and Columbia series, was Freightliner's most-built long-nose model; in Europe it remained an import for enthusiasts and show tractors.
On used examples, the condition of the six-cylinder diesel (Detroit Diesel, Cummins or Caterpillar depending on the order), frame rust, the clutch and manual gearbox, the cab's air suspension, and, on imported trucks, the availability of US-specific parts all count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Freightliner FLD, Freightliner (Daimler Truck, Hersteller)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLD120 | 1988-1999 | — | — | Official register |
| ● FREIGHTLINER FLD120 | 1996 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,420 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,830 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,225 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 23,608 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Freightliner FLD120 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,225 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Freightliner FLD120?
23,608 kg.
What engine does the Freightliner FLD120 have?
6 cylinders, 12,700 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Freightliner FLD120?
8,420 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Freightliner FLD120 built?
Production years: 1996.
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Other models in this series
CONVENTIONAL FLD 120
FLD
FLD 112
FLD 120
FLD 120 CLASSIC
FLD 120 XL
FLD 132 CLASSIC XL
FLD 132064T
FLD120
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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