Spec Showdown
Freightliner EconicSD vs Mack Trucks LR
The Freightliner EconicSD and Mack Trucks LR are both Class 8 refuse trucks aimed at refuse and recycling. Freightliner EconicSD: Step in, see everything, and own the curb on the waste route. Mack Trucks LR: The low-entry trash specialist — now electric, too. Our catalog lists 20 shared wear-part categories for both platforms — confirm exact fitment with Mike before ordering.
| Spec |  Freightliner EconicSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Daimler Truck North America | Volvo Group |
| Body type | Refuse | Refuse |
| Class | 8 | 8 |
| Production | 2018–present | 2015–present |
| Rating | Up to 66,000 lb GVWR | Up to 66,000 lb GVWR |
| Power | 350 hp | Up to 425 hp |
| Engine options | Detroit DD8 | Mack MP7, Cummins L9, Mack electric |
| Typical jobs | Refuse, Recycling, Vocational | Refuse, Recycling |
| Common parts overlap | 20 shared categories: Brakes & Wheel End, Air System, Filtration, Electrical & Lighting +5 more | |