Freightliner Business Class M2
Built: 2003 · Series: M2
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Freightliner M2 106 – medium-duty truck in EU class N2 with a gross weight of 8,845 kg, a six-cylinder 8,300 cm³ engine and a 4,780 mm wheelbase
Freightliner is a US truck manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, and part of the Daimler Truck group. The M2 106 is a medium-duty truck series with a short front end, used as a chassis for bodies such as box vans, tow trucks or municipal vehicles.
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The register lists a six-cylinder engine with 8,300 cm³ displacement for this 2012 M2 106. Against an unladen weight of 6,300 kg stands a gross weight of 8,845 kg, giving a payload of around 2,545 kg. The vehicle is 7,060 mm long and 2,550 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 4,780 mm; it runs on four wheels.
With a gross weight of 8,845 kg, the M2 106 falls into EU vehicle class N2, the category of medium goods vehicles between 3.5 and 12 tonnes, for which a speed limit of 90 km/h applies across the European Union. The short front end keeps overall length low while leaving a usable wheelbase for bodywork, as needed in distribution and municipal work. Driving a vehicle in this class requires a category C licence in the EU.
Buying a used M2 106 means checking the condition of the body as well as the chassis itself, plus the brakes, suspension and driveshaft after what is usually an urban duty cycle with frequent starting and braking. It is also worth checking for corrosion on the frame and body mounts, reviewing the engine's service history, and inspecting the exhaust system and its mounts, which sit close to the road on this short-wheelbase chassis.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Freightliner M2 106
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | {{intended plainlist| * Caterpillar 3126/C7 I6 * Cummins ISB5.9 I6 * Cummins ISB6.7 I6 * Cummins ISC I6 * Cummins ISL I6 * Cummins ISL-G I6 * Detroit Diesel DD13 I6 Detroit Diesel DD5 I4 M2 106 ONLY *correct |
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Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | manual gearbox; automatic gearboxcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Vehicle class | Class 5, 6, 7, and 8correct |
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Other data
| Predecessor | Freightliner Business Class (FL-Series); Sterling A-Line, L-Line, and Acterracorrect |
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| Template | Intendedcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Freightliner Business Class M2 built?
Production years: 2003.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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