The Freightliner eCascadia offers more peak power (470 hp vs 450 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
| Spec | Freightliner eCascadia 3 available · from $299,888 | International HV Series 71 available · from $29,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Options | ||
| Engine options | Detroit eAxle tandem drive, Detroit eAxle single drive | Cummins L9, Cummins B6.7 |
| Horsepower range | 320–470 hp | 360–450 hp |
| Peak torque | — | 1,250 lb-ft |
| Weight Ratings | ||
| GVWR (max) | — | 68,000 lbs |
| GCWR | 82,000 lbs | — |
| Transmission Options | ||
| Transmissions | — | Eaton Manual 6-speed, Eaton Manual 8LL, Eaton Manual 9ALL, Eaton Manual 13-speed, Allison Automatic 2500 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 3000 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 3500 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 4000 (HS, EVS, RDS), Allison Automatic 4500 (HS, EVS, RDS), Eaton Manual 8LL (10-speed), Eaton Manual 9ALL (11-speed), Allison Automatic 2500, Allison Automatic 3000, Allison Automatic 3500, Allison Automatic 4000, Eaton Manual 8LL (10), Eaton Manual 9ALL (11) |
| Dimensions | ||
The Freightliner eCascadia offers more peak power (470 hp vs 450 hp), giving it an edge for heavy-haul and mountainous routes.
Both the Freightliner eCascadia and International HV Series 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 eCascadia is built by Freightliner and the International HV Series is built by International. Both are Class 8 conventional tractors but differ in powertrain options, cab dimensions, dealer networks, and MSRP.
The Freightliner eCascadia tops out at 470 hp / NaN lb-ft torque. The International HV Series tops out at 450 hp / 1250 lb-ft. GVWR is similar lbs for the Freightliner eCascadia and 68,000 lbs for the International HV Series.
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| Wheelbase options | 2 options (166"–190") | 3 options (128"–420") |
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| Base MSRP range | — | — |