Freightliner · Class 8 on-highway tractor
Freightliner Columbia CL120Detroit Series 60 12.7L/14L, MBE 4000, Cat C15, Cummins ISX
Built 2000-2013
Engine Detroit Series 60 12.7L/14L, MBE 4000, Cat C15, Cummins ISX
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What it is
The workhorse fleet tractor of the 2000s. Replaced the Century Class and was itself replaced by the Cascadia. Most were ordered with the Detroit Series 60.
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Fluids & Fill Amounts4 entriesBolt Tightness50 entriesWhen to Service13 entriesWarning Lights & Codes30 entriesHow to Fix It78 entries
The truck itself
Engine options
Detroit Series 60 12.7L or 14L, MBE 4000 12.8L, Cat C15 15.2L, Cummins ISX 14.9L
Horsepower
430-515 hp (Series 60 14L); 410-450 hp (MBE 4000)
Peak torque
1,550-1,650 lb-ft (Series 60 12.7L)
BBC
120 in (also 112 in as CL112)
Transmission
Eaton Fuller 9/10/13/18-speed manual
Front axle
Meritor 12k-13.3k
Rear axle
Meritor 40k-46k tandem
Weight class
Class 8 - 40,000-46,000 lb tandem rear
Before you order anything
Options change the numbers
The Columbia was the most common Class 8 tractor in North America during its production run. The Series 60 12.7L was the most popular engine. Pre-2007 models have no DPF; 2007+ models have EGR.