Spec Showdown
Autocar ACX vs Freightliner EconicSD
The Autocar ACX and Freightliner EconicSD are both Class 8 refuse trucks aimed at refuse and recycling. Autocar ACX: Low-cab-forward refuse specialist. Freightliner EconicSD: Step in, see everything, and own the curb on the waste route. Our catalog lists 20 shared wear-part categories for both platforms — confirm exact fitment with Mike before ordering.
| Spec |  Autocar ACX |  Freightliner EconicSD |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Autocar, LLC | Daimler Truck North America |
| Body type | Refuse | Refuse |
| Class | 8 | 8 |
| Production | 2016–present | 2018–present |
| Rating | Up to 66,000 lb GVWR | Up to 66,000 lb GVWR |
| Power | Up to 350 hp | 350 hp |
| Engine options | Cummins L9, Cummins B6.7, Battery-electric | Detroit DD8 |
| Typical jobs | Refuse, Recycling, Sweeping | Refuse, Recycling, Vocational |
| Common parts overlap | 20 shared categories: Brakes & Wheel End, Air System, Filtration, Electrical & Lighting +5 more | |