Freightliner Columbia
FreightlinerClass 8

Freightliner Columbia

The workhorse before the Cascadia.

Built on the same cab structure as the Century Class but distinguished by its teardrop-shaped headlamps and smaller grille, the Columbia was Freightliner's fleet-focused aerodynamic Class 8 conventional of the 2000s. Freightliner introduced the all-new Cascadia in 2007 to succeed both the Columbia and the Century Class, and the Columbia was phased out of the North American lineup after 2010 (continuing for export through 2020).

Maker
Daimler Truck North America
Years
2000–2015
Body
Sleeper
Rating
Up to 80,000 lb GCWR
Power
Up to 515 hp
Applications
Long-haul, Regional
Engines
Detroit Series 60Cummins ISXMercedes MBE4000

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3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

3030HNTRX

3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

OTR10143

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

5-808330

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

370036A

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

348-4195

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

5008414PGBXW

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

11444

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

15W40 OIL

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

Brakes & Wheel EndAir SystemFiltrationElectrical & LightingSuspension & SteeringCooling SystemDrivetrainBody & CabExhaust
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