Freightliner launches Coronado 114 general access tipper

Freightliner Australia says its new Coronado 114 short-wheelbase tipper was developed in response to local demands for a truck that falls under 19 metres in length with a dog trailer in tow.

This means the Coronado tipper can run as a general access vehicle at 50.5 tonnes and enables PBS level 2 route access running at 57.5 tonnes.

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Freightliner developed the model in conjunction with a local body builder, and has released the truck for sale after it performed strongly in local trials.

According to Freightliner Australia Director, Stephen Downes, the Coronado 114 short-wheelbase tipper will lift productivity.

"The Coronado 114 short-wheelbase truck is a great example of Freightliner Australia working to develop a truck that is just right for the needs of our local operators," he said.

"We had a lot of feedback that operators really rate the Coronado 114 as a tipper and dog, but would really appreciate the option of running general access or PBS level 2 for productivity gains, so we got to work."

In meeting the length requirements, Freightliner adopted a shorter chassis and fitted a space-saving horizontal exhaust. The firm's engineers also moved the batteries off the chassis rail and under the passenger seat and replaced a single fuel tank with two compact tanks on either side of the chassis. The wheelbase was shortened by 500mm to 4800mm.

These changes not only open up the 50.5 tonnes general access and PBS Level 2 57.5 tonnes classifications, but also reduce the already low tare weight and further improve the truck's turning circle.

The truck is powered by a Detroit DD15 six-cylinder engine producing up to 560hp and 1850lb-ft, with the engine mated to either an 18-speed Eaton Roadranger manual or UltraShift Plus AMT transmission.