International LT Series vs Freightliner Cascadia
Two sleeper rigs compared spec for spec: the LT Series (2017–present, 400–605 hp) against the Cascadia (2007–present, 350–605 hp). Same data we keep on every truck in the encyclopedia — and Mike on hand if the answer depends on your routes and loads.
LT Series
International's aero flagship for the highway.
Cascadia
America's best-selling Class 8 truck.
| Spec | International LT Series | Freightliner Cascadia |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | International Motors, LLC (Traton SE / VW Group) | Daimler Truck North America |
| Class | Class 8 | Class 8 |
| Body type | Sleeper | Sleeper |
| Years | 2017–present | 2007–present |
| Rating | Up to 80,000 lb GCWR | Up to 80,000 lb GCWR |
| Power | 400–605 hp | 350–605 hp |
| Engines | International S13 Integrated, Cummins X15 | Detroit DD13, Detroit DD15, Detroit DD16, Cummins X15 |
| Applications | Long-haul, Regional | Long-haul, Regional, Team |
About the International LT Series
Launched on September 30, 2016 in Las Vegas as International's driver-centric Class 8 on-highway flagship and the replacement for the 10-year-old ProStar, the LT (for Line-haul Tractor) debuted with the new 2017 Cummins X15 rated up to 565 hp in the performance series. Its reworked aerodynamics delivered roughly 7% better fuel economy than a 2017 ProStar with the Cummins ISX15, and the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system came standard on every model in the series.
About the Freightliner Cascadia
Launched in 2007 as Freightliner's flagship aerodynamic Class 8 on-highway tractor, the Cascadia became the first Class 8 truck in North America to reach 1 million units built, a milestone Daimler Truck celebrated on April 24, 2024. Across its generations the platform has improved fuel efficiency by more than 35 percent, cementing it as the continent's best-selling heavy truck.
Which one fits your operation?
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