Product Description
58,000 LB GVWR • 8x4 TRI-AXLE CONFIGURATION • 20,000 LB TAG AXLE • 18,000 LB FRONT AXLE • 280 HP MBE906 • ALLISON RDS AUTOMATIC • 16' STEEL DUMP BODY • TUFTRAC SUSPENSION • 5.86 REAR RATIO • WET KIT • AIR GATE
Built for demanding construction and vocational applications where payload capacity, low-speed pulling power, and durability matter most, this Freightliner M2 106 is configured as a true 8x4 tri-axle dump truck. With a 58,000-lb GVWR, 18,000-lb front axle, 20,000-lb tag axle, heavy-duty TufTrac suspension, 16-foot steel dump body, wet kit, and air gate, this truck is designed to move serious material and handle the daily demands of construction, aggregate, excavation, and site work.
Ideal Applications
This truck is ideally suited for:
Construction & Site Work
Aggregate Hauling
Dirt & Gravel Hauling
Sand & Rock Hauling
Excavation Contractors
Asphalt & Paving
Landscaping Materials
Demolition
Road Construction
Municipal Applications
Heavy-Duty Dump Operations
Material Handling
Key Specifications
280 HP Mercedes-Benz MBE906 7.2L Diesel
Allison RDS 3500 6-Speed Automatic
8x4 Tri-Axle Configuration
58,000-lb GVWR
18,000-lb Front Axle
40,000-lb Rear Axle Capacity
20,000-lb Mid Tag Axle
TufTrac Spring Suspension
5.86 Rear Axle Ratio
Differential Lock
16' OX Bodies Steel Rectangular Dump Body
Air Gate
Wet Kit
204" Wheelbase
11R22.5 Rear Tires
Aluminum Front Wheels / Steel Rear Wheels
100-Gallon Fuel Capacity
Air Driver Seat
Heat & Air Conditioning
Financing & Warranty Options
Financing options are available for all credit situations. Extended warranty options are also available, providing additional flexibility and protection when putting this vocational truck to work.
Built for Heavy-Duty Dump Applications
The Freightliner Business Class M2 106 was engineered as a versatile vocational platform, and this configuration takes that capability further with an 8x4 tri-axle chassis. The additional axle capacity provides greater weight distribution and stability when carrying heavy loads, making it particularly valuable for construction and aggregate operations where payload and durability are critical.
The 58,000-lb GVWR gives operators the chassis capacity needed for demanding material-hauling applications, while the 18,000-lb front axle provides substantial front-end carrying capacity for a properly configured heavy-duty dump operation.
The 20,000-lb mid tag axle adds significant carrying capacity and helps distribute the truck's overall load across additional axles. The liftable tag configuration also provides operational flexibility when full axle capacity isn't required.
Mercedes-Benz MBE906 & Allison RDS Powertrain
The 280 HP Mercedes-Benz MBE906 7.2L diesel was designed for medium- and heavy-duty commercial applications where durability, reliability, and usable torque are more important than excessive horsepower. Its output is well suited to vocational work where the truck spends much of its day accelerating with a load, maneuvering around jobsites, and operating at lower speeds.
The Allison RDS 3500 6-speed automatic transmission is specifically designed for vocational applications. Its automatic shifting eliminates clutch operation, reduces driver fatigue, and provides smooth power delivery when maneuvering through construction sites, traffic, and loading areas.
The combination of the MBE906 and Allison RDS gives operators a straightforward, easy-to-use powertrain that is particularly well suited to businesses with multiple drivers or demanding stop-and-go applications.
5.86 Rear Axle Ratio & Differential Lock
The 5.86 rear axle ratio provides the deep gearing needed for heavy vocational work. Rather than being optimized for high-speed highway cruising, this gearing prioritizes startability, low-speed torque, and pulling performance when the truck is loaded.
That makes it particularly valuable for steep grades, soft jobsites, construction entrances, and situations where the truck needs to get a heavy load moving from a standstill.
The differential lock provides additional traction when conditions become challenging, helping transfer available power more effectively when operating on loose, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
TufTrac Suspension for Vocational Durability
The TufTrac suspension is designed for heavy-duty vocational applications where durability and load-carrying capability are priorities. Its robust construction is well suited to repeated heavy loading, construction sites, rough access roads, and demanding material-hauling environments.
This is a suspension configuration designed to withstand the punishment of vocational work rather than prioritize highway ride comfort.
16' OX Bodies Steel Dump Body
The 16-foot rectangular steel dump body provides a practical combination of capacity, durability, and versatility for hauling construction materials.
The steel construction is well suited for demanding loads such as rock, gravel, sand, dirt, and demolition material. The air gate provides additional flexibility for controlled material discharge, while the wet kit expands the truck's potential for hydraulic-powered equipment and attachments.
Together, these features make this more than a basic dump truck—it is a versatile vocational platform capable of supporting a wide range of construction and material-handling operations.
Driver Comfort & Workday Features
The standard cab provides the functionality needed for a vocational work environment, with air conditioning, power locks, and an air driver seat helping keep the operator comfortable throughout a demanding workday.
The 204-inch wheelbase provides a useful balance between stability and maneuverability, allowing the truck to carry substantial capacity while remaining practical for construction sites and local work.
Ready for Heavy-Duty Work
With its heavy-duty axle configuration, deep vocational gearing, TufTrac suspension, steel dump body, air gate, wet kit, and Allison automatic transmission, this M2 106 is configured for operators who need a truck capable of doing more than simply moving material down the road.
It is built around the priorities that matter in vocational trucking: payload capacity, pulling power, traction, durability, productivity, and uptime.
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