Freightliner M2 106

FreightlinerClass 6–7

Freightliner M2 106

The do-everything medium-duty workhorse.

Introduced in early 2002 out of a $250 million development program, the M2 106 anchored Freightliner's new Business Class M2 line and replaced the older FL-Series medium-duty trucks. Its name comes from its 106-inch BBC (bumper-to-back-of-cab) dimension, and it launched with the Mercedes-Benz MBE900 as standard power, growing into one of the most common Class 6-8 work trucks on US roads with GVWRs up to 66,000 lb.

Maker

Daimler Truck North America

Years

2002–present

Body

Medium-Duty

Rating

25,000–33,000 lb GVWR

Power

200–350 hp

Applications

Delivery, Utility, Beverage, Tow

Engines

Cummins B6.7Cummins L9Detroit DD8

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Common replacement parts

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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 End Air System Filtration Electrical & Lighting Suspension & Steering Cooling System Drivetrain Body & Cab Exhaust

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Compare the M2 106

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