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Cascadia truck range. Drive the future.

The all-new Freightliner Cascadia is one of the most advanced trucks in the world from the best-selling heavy-duty truck brand in North America. 

Cascadia has been engineered from the ground up to deliver class-leading fuel economy, safety, comfort, and connectivity. With more than one million hours of research and development and over a million kilometres of real-world testing, this truck is the result of a sustained, concentrated investment in the future of trucking.

The advanced aerodynamics of this distinctive American truck help it slice through the air, boosting fuel efficiency. 

Its Detroit® Integrated Powertrain (IDP) is specifically designed, engineered and assembled in Detroit to work in unison for optimal drivetrain efficiency, helping to maximise your bottom line. IDP integrates the most fuel-efficient DD16® and DD13® engines ever designed with the technologically advanced Detroit DT12® On-Highway Series transmissions and specifically engineered Detroit steer and high-speed ratio tandem axles for optimal, efficient performance.

Renowned for its low cost of ownership, Kiwi operators can now enjoy the same benefits to their bottom lines.

Keith Andrews offers two Freightliner Cascadia trucks for sale in New Zealand – the 505hp 6x4 Cascadia 116 and 600hp 6x4 Cascadia 126.

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Cascadia 126

Cascadia trucks for sale NZ

American muscle. Euro 6 efficiency.

The impressive Freightliner Cascadia 126 features a slightly longer aerodynamic front bonnet to house its powerful Detroit® DD16® engine.
The DD16® is the biggest, toughest, most powerful engine Detroit® has ever produced. With a wide, flat torque curve, and delivering up to 600hp and 2,780Nm, it handles the most demanding jobs you can throw at it, with exceptional efficiency and reassuring reliability. 

Advantages at a glance:

  • Euro 6.
  • 15.6L displacement.
  • Turbo compounding to recover exhaust heat and transform lost potential into bonus power.
  • Wide, flat torque curve. 
  • Next-generation Amplified Common Rail System (ACRS™) for optimum combustion control.
  • Integrated Jacobs brake with three levels of engine braking for enhanced downhill control, shorter stopping distances, and reduced wear on service brakes, tyres and other components.
  • Optional PTO.

Cascadia 116 

Cascadia trucks for sale NZ

Proven power. Next-generation efficiency.

The Freightliner Cascadia 116 is powered by a 500hp / 2,500Nm Detroit® DD13® engine. This proven performer relies on smart design to make the most of every litre of diesel.

Advantages at a glance:

  • Euro 6.
  • 12.8L displacement.
  • Cooling system with shorter fan-on times for increased fuel efficiency
  • Robust rear gear train.
  • A three-stage integrated Jacobs engine brake for quieter engine braking and superior braking power.
  • Asymmetric turbocharger for improved performance.
  • Amplified Common Rail System (ACRS™) for optimal combustion control.
  • Optional PTO.
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American muscle. Euro 6 efficiency.

Detroit DD16

At the heart of the Freightliner Cascadia 126, the Detroit DD16 engine is the biggest, toughest, most powerful engine Detroit has ever produced. With a wide, flat torque curve, and delivering up to 600hp and 2,780Nm, it handles the most demanding jobs you can throw at it, with exceptional efficiency and reassuring reliability. 

Advantages at a glance:

  • 15.6L displacement.
  • Turbo compounding to recover exhaust heat and transform lost potential into bonus power.
  • Wide, flat torque curve. Next-generation Amplified Common Rail System (ACRS™) for optimum combustion control.
  • Integrated Jacobs brake with three levels of engine braking for enhanced downhill control, shorter stopping distances, and reduced wear on service brakes, tyres and other components.
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Proven power. Next-generation efficiency.

Detroit DD13. This proven performer relies on smart design to make the most of every litre – fitted to the Freightliner Cascadia 116.

Advantages at a glance:

  • Euro 6.
  • 12.8L displacement.
  • Cooling system with shorter fan-on times for increased fuel efficiency
  • Robust rear gear train.
  • A three-stage integrated Jacobs engine brake for quieter engine braking and superior braking power.
  • Asymmetric turbocharger for improved performance.
  • Amplified Common Rail System (ACRS™) for optimal combustion control.
  • Optional PTO.
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Transmission statement.

Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission
With millions of kilometres under its belt, the DT12® automated manual transmission is proven around the world, electronically selecting the best shift patterns to provide optimal power and fuel efficiency for your Cascadia 126.

The latest generation DT12® features optimised gearing for higher torque, better low-speed manoeuvrability, and improved down-speeding capability, a new oil pump and sump for better oil flow and reduced parasitic loss, and an optional side PTO.

Advantages at a glance.

  • Skip Shift automatically skips gears to reach cruising speed sooner.
  • Creep Mode simulates a torque converter to improve low-speed manoeuvrability.
  • Lightweight design benefits payload.
  • Eco and Power settings.
  • Optional PTO.
     
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Setting safety standards

There’s nothing more important than making sure those behind the wheel stay safe – it’s why Freightliner designed Cascadia 126 and 116 to be one of the safest vehicles on the road. Heightened safety also helps reduce downtime for accident repairs. Protecting drivers and operators’ bottom lines is what Cascadia is all about.
 

Advanced safety features include:

  • Detroit Assurance 5.0 collision mitigation.
  • Meritor air disc brakes.
  • Active Brake Assist 5.0.
  • Adaptive Cruise Control.
  • Tailgate Warning (following distance).
  • Lane Assist
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Maximum comfort for maximum productivity.

Cascadia day cabs combine safety and functionality for peace of mind. Gauges are integrated with the instrument cluster and operated from simple controls on the steering wheel. Large, comfortable seats, a powerful air conditioning system with six dash-mounted vents and adjustable-tilt telescoping steering increase cab comfort.

 

New Freightliner Trucks for Sale

As an authorised Freightliner dealer for the North Island, Keith Andrews is the place to go for new Freightliner trucks for sale in NZ, headlined by the most advanced America truck available in New Zealand – the Freightliner Cascadia 116 and 126. 

Cascadia is the best-selling heavy-duty truck in America. Keith Andrews is proud to bring the very best of the U.S to Kiwi operators.

From line-haul to heavy construction work, Freightliner Cascadia trucks harness the very best of American Detroit® muscle and European Daimler safety and efficiency – with up to 600hp on tap and leading safety features.

Our team of expert Freightliner technicians is equipped with the latest training and diagnostic tools to ensure all your Freightliner truck service needs are covered. We also stock an extensive range of Genuine Freightliner truck parts.

All Cascadia stock comes with a 5 year / 500,000km Complimentary BestBasic Service Plan.*

 

Terms and conditions apply. Complimentary BestBasic 5 years/ 500,000kms (whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle is first registered) Service Plan available on eligible Cascadia vehicles (on-highway application up to 110,000Kg GCM and maintained as per Cascadia Supplementary Maintenance Manual Service Schedules II & III). On-highway applications up to 110,000Kg GCM, maintained as per Cascadia Supplementary Maintenance Manual Service Schedule I are capped at 5 years/3,000 hours (whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle is first registered). Valid for new vehicles purchased and delivered before 31 December 2023, unless extended. Covers all scheduled service work relevant to the vehicle as specified in the Cascadia Supplementary Maintenance Manual, and can only be carried out in an authorised Freightliner dealership. Please contact your authorised Freightliner dealership for a copy of the full terms and conditions including inclusions and exclusions of items covered under the BestBasic Service Plan. Freightliner is a registered trade mark of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Pty Ltd ACN 618 413 282 / NZCN 8039364

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