Freightliner is a manufacturer of medium and heavy duty trucks. Various models, most notably the 1990s era FL series and the 2000s era M2 series, have been frequently used as chassis for fire and emergency service vehicles. The M2 Business class debuted in 2002 as a replacement for the FL Series.
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The medium-duty M2 Business class is divided into 2 versions:
| M2 | 106 | 112 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 5 to 8 | 8 |
| GVWR (lbs) | 66,000 | 80,000 |
| Cab Configurations | Day cab (106 inch BBC) Extended cab (132 inch BBC) 4dr Crew cab (154 inch BBC) |
Day cab (112 inch BBC) Extended cab (132 inch BBC) 4dr Crew cab (154 inch BBC) |
| Axle Layout | 4x2 4x4 6x4 6x6 | |
The M2 class was also available in severe-duty versions, the 106V and the 112V. Severe service variants used the same cabs but were based on a unique chassis. They were replaced in 2011 with the "SD" line.
The updated (2023 Model year) versions of the M2 business class are the 106 Plus and 112 Plus.
| M2 | 106 Plus | 112 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 6 to 8 | 7-8 |
| GVWR (lbs) | 66,000 | 80,000 |
| Cab Configurations | Day cab (106 inch BBC) Extended cab (132 inch BBC) 4dr Crew cab (154 inch BBC) |
Day cab (112 inch BBC) Extended cab (132 inch BBC) 4dr Crew cab (160 inch BBC) |
| Axle Layout | 4x2 4x4 6x4 6x6 | |