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B42

B42 (1950)

Introduced 1950

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About this generation

The Freightliner B42 was introduced in 1950 as a cab-over-engine tractor designed to haul a single semi-trailer while complying with restrictive overall length regulations.

The B42 was Freightliner's first transcontinental cab-over sleeper and established the company's early focus on lightweight cab-over-engine construction.

Key Features

  • Cab-over-engine configuration; lightweight aluminum construction; sleeper cab; designed for a single semi-trailer.

Technical Overview

Production
Introduced 1950

Cab & Transmission

Cab Types
  • Cab-over-engine sleeper cab.

Engines

1 engine

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