The all-new Freightliner Severe Duty Coronado dump truck on Biglorryblog!

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Word reaches Biglorryblog that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has unveiled two new heavy-duty Class 8 trucks including an updated Freightliner Coronado for on-highway use and the above Freightliner Coronado 'Severe Duty' (SD) for construction companies and municipalities. Naturally, they're both available with the all-new Detroit Diesel 'HDEP' DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines from 350 to 600hp. Rumour has it that the as-yet-to-be-launched new Actros will gain the HDEP diesels, which already meet the future EPA 2010 emissions standard, replacing the long-serving current V6 and V8 engines. And compared with more 'chunky-looking' US dump trucks this looks rather smart don't you think? Now click through here for more... 

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The on-road Coronado's fuel efficiency has been tweaked and improved thanks to enhanced aerodynamics tested in DTNA's state-of-the-art wind tunnel. And the Freightliner Coronado SD combines the durability and dependability of the previous severe-duty model but with the driver comfort and style synonymous with the new Coronado. The use of new materials like aluminium and fibreglass also contributes its payloads. Meanwhile DTNA's market share for Class 8 (heavy) trucks in July was 32% compared to 30.5% in July 2008

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