Freightliner Trucks has announced the addition of the new Business Class M2 106V vocational vehicle to the Business Class M2 product line.

The Business Class M2 106V complements the Business Class M2 112V, which was launched in the second quarter of 2004. The M2 106V and 112V are designed for specialized applications that require heavy-duty, front-end stability and power.
The M2 V truck models are ideal for snow plow and crane operations, along with construction, agriculture, fire and emergency, refuse, utility and municipal and governmental services.
"We expect the introduction of this vehicle to allow us an even greater penetration of the vocational market," said Mark Lampert, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Freightliner Trucks.
The 106V incorporates all of the same key features as the Business Class 112V in a smaller, versatile package. Features include a front engine power take-off (PTO) provision for powering snowplows, refuse packers, cranes and utility equipment. Additionally, front frame extensions, offering up to 3.7 million inch-pounds of RBM, provide a solid mounting point for hydraulic pumps, winches, front stabilizers and snowplows.
Along with the other vehicles in the Business Class M2 product line, the new M2 106V features the Freightliner Trucks Multiplex Wiring System for ease of service and maximum customization.
Its lightweight aluminum cab maximizes payload and resists corrosion. The Business Class M2 106V also features a standard stationary grille and optional hood access hatches for ease of service
The M2 106V offers an up-to 55-degree wheel-cut, allowing for maximum agility while the 2,500-square-inch windshield and low-profile dash provides an expansive view. Fresnel windows are available for a wide-angle passenger-side view.
The Business Class M2 106V comes standard with Freightliner's proprietary 6.4-liter Mercedes-Benz MBE 906 engine which offers up to 260 horsepower, 520-700 lbs.-ft. of torque, excellent fuel economy and the best power-to-weight ratio in the industry. The 7.2-liter MBE 926, with up to 330 horsepower and 800-1,000 lbs.-ft. of torque, is available as an option along with the Caterpillar C7 and C9 engines. A full range of transmission
options are available including the Eaton Fuller manual, Allison automatic and the Mercedes-Benz Automated Gear Shift.
To reduce road vibration and increase driver comfort, the Business Class M2 106V comes standard with leaf-spring cab suspension, with an option for air-ride cab suspension. Multi-leaf or taper-leaf front suspension is available as well as Freightliner's proven AirLiner or TufTrac rear suspension systems, with front suspension ratings from 10,000 pounds to 20,000 pounds and rear suspension ratings from 21,000 pounds to 46,000 pounds.
A wing dash is available as an option, bringing controls and gauges closer to the driver for greater efficiency. The standard, high-back air-ride driver's seat provides a smooth and comfortable ride and the advanced HVAC system and insulation package protects against noise and temperature extremes.
The new Business Class M2 106V is available in Day Cab, Crew Cab and Extended Cab configurations with optional front and rear bench seating.
Air-suspended and SCBA seats are available in most seating positions.
Production of the Business Class M2 106V began in the third quarter of 2004 at the Mount Holly, N.C., Freightliner manufacturing plant.