Freightliner MT 55 Chassis – specifications

The register lists a six-cylinder engine with 5,883 cm³ displacement for this 2006 MT 55 chassis. Against an unladen weight of 8,360 kg stands a gross weight of 11,566 kg, giving a payload of around 3,206 kg. The vehicle is 9,490 mm long and 2,460 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 5,550 mm; it runs on four wheels.

With a gross weight of 11,566 kg, the MT 55 falls into EU vehicle class N2, the category of medium goods vehicles between 3.5 and 12 tonnes. The low entry and short front end suit delivery work with many stops, where drivers repeatedly leave and re-enter the cab; the 9,490 mm overall length combined with a comparatively short wheelbase leaves room for a long box body. A vehicle in this weight class requires a category C driving licence in the EU.

Buying a used MT 55 means checking the condition of the box body and its doors, plus the brakes and suspension after the stop-and-go duty cycle typical of this design. Corrosion at the low entry step and steps, and the body's resistance to moisture ingress, are also worth checking, along with the condition of the door hinges and steps after years of frequent use by delivery drivers.