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Mondooker
Explorer
May 15, 2016

Differences between Freightliner Chassis?

I thought the Freightliner chassis used for the entry level diesels were all the same. Much like the gassers are all Ford 53's chassis.

I find out I'm wrong and there are at least three. Freightliner XCR, XCS & XCM. What are the differences and do they really make a difference?
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  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    May 15, 2016
    I found this. The XC is a base model and then the letter behind it is the type of chassis.

    XCR = Raised Rail

    XCS = Spring

    XCM = Module Chassis

    Bill
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    May 15, 2016
    Different engines
    Different transmissions
    Side vs rear radiator
    Straight vs IFS front suspension

    Not really fine print.

    If there are two specific coaches/chassis you want to compare, can point out the differences (unless they are on the exact same spec chassis of course). What do you want to compare?
  • Mondooker's avatar
    Mondooker
    Explorer
    May 15, 2016
    I downloaded the information on each chassis, I didn't realize they were "coach specific". What am I to read from them that tells me the differences?

    Wolfe10 said "You bet, lots of differences" but how do I tell the difference?
  • Mondooker's avatar
    Mondooker
    Explorer
    May 15, 2016
    Wolfe10, the link takes me to a blank page.

    Just checked it with my laptop and it works fine. Just didn't work on my iPhone!
  • wallynm's avatar
    wallynm
    Explorer
    May 15, 2016
    Ask your question here

    or look here

    Mondooker wrote:
    I thought the Freightliner chassis used for the entry level diesels were all the same. Much like the gassers are all Ford 53's chassis.

    I find out I'm wrong and there are at least three. Freightliner XCR, XCS & XCM. What are the differences and do they really make a difference?

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