Choose the Mack Pioneer for OTR driver comfort — its 76" sleeper options exceed the Freightliner Cascadia's 72" maximum. The Freightliner Cascadia offers more peak power (605 hp vs 515 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
| Spec | Freightliner Cascadia 4511 available · from $6,000 | Mack Pioneer 23 available · from $142,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Options | ||
| Engine options | Detroit DD15, Detroit DD13, Cummins X15 | Mack MP13, Mack MP13HE |
| Horsepower range | 350–605 hp | 415–515 hp |
| Peak torque | 2,050 lb-ft | 1,950 lb-ft |
| Weight Ratings | ||
| GVWR (max) | 80,000 lbs | — |
| GCWR | 220,000 lbs | — |
| Transmission Options | ||
| Transmissions | Detroit DT12 Automated 12-speed, Eaton Fuller 10-speed, Allison 4700 RDS | Mack mDRIVE, mDRIVE, mDRIVE HD, mDRIVE 12-speed, mDRIVE 13-speed, mDRIVE 14-speed, mDRIVE HD 12-speed, mDRIVE HD 13-speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase options | 6 options (210"–264") | 4 options (125"–189") |
Choose the Mack Pioneer for OTR driver comfort — its 76" sleeper options exceed the Freightliner Cascadia's 72" maximum. The Freightliner Cascadia offers more peak power (605 hp vs 515 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
Both the Freightliner Cascadia and Mack Pioneer hold strong resale value among owner-operators and fleets. Resale depends heavily on mileage, maintenance history, and regional demand — not OEM brand alone. Check current listings on TruckRadar for real-world asking prices.
No. The Freightliner Cascadia is built by Freightliner and the Mack Pioneer is built by Mack. Both are Class 8 conventional tractors but differ in powertrain options, cab dimensions, dealer networks, and MSRP.
The Freightliner Cascadia tops out at 605 hp / 2050 lb-ft torque. The Mack Pioneer tops out at 515 hp / 1950 lb-ft. GVWR is 80,000 lbs for the Freightliner Cascadia and similar lbs for the Mack Pioneer.
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| Sleeper sizes | 48", 60", 72" | 44", 64", 76" |
| Pricing (estimated) |
| Base MSRP range | $130,000–$180,000 | — |