Acterra


The Sterling Acterra. A modern line of stylish class 5-8 trucks. With a premium cab that offers the same convenience, creature comfort, operating efficiency, strength, and durability as the cabs on heavy duty Sterling models. It's a modern cab with excellent styling, yet designed to be tough... and flexible. The Acterra can be customized to meet the needs of nearly any application, offering the cost-saving fuel economy of the latest electronic diesels from Caterpillar, Cummins and Mercedes-Benz.
 
Acterra - OPTIONS


Hundreds of options to choose from. If you don't see the option you need listed here, ask your dealer. We'll build you a truck from the ground up to make sure you get the exact truck you need.

Job Options

  • Chassis lowering tires and wheels
  • Horizontal, vertical, or transverse exhaust
  • Radiator-mounted grille
  • Quick access hood openings
  • Aluminum radiator
  • Tow hooks - front, rear, or both
  • HUCK® chassis fasteners
  • Back-of-cab access package for tractors
  • Stationary fifth wheel
  • Aluminum disc wheels
  • Two person passenger seat with tool box

Performance Options

  • Engine brake
  • Synthetic engine, transmission, axle lubricants
  • Driver controlled traction differential
  • Fuel/water separator
  • Motorized and heated mirrors
  • Road lights, fog lights, daytime running lights
  • Air shield, roof fairing and side extender packages

Comfort Options

  • Cab air suspension
  • Value, Custom, or Prestige Interior trim
  • Complete assortment of driver and passenger seats, mid-back or high-back
  • Tilt or tilt-telescopic steering column
  • AM/FM, weather band, and cassette stereo radio packages
  • Two-way interior sun visors
  • Integral air conditioning
  • Exterior fiberglass sun visor

 
Acterra Specifications
Bold = Standard Equipment
Model 5500 6500 7500 8500
Cab 106" Steel
Minimum GVWR (lbs) 19,000 22,000 26,000 33,000
Maximum GVWR (lbs) 19,000 26,000 35,000 64,000
Engine/HP

Cat 3126B 175/190/210/230/250/275/300/330*
Mercedes-Benz 170
190/210/230/250/260/280/300*

 Cat 3126B 210/230/250/275/
300/330*
Mercedes-Benz 190/210/230/250/
260/280/300*
Transmission,
Manual

Eaton Fuller Direct
Drive 5-,
6- Spd.;
Overdrive
6-Spd.

 Eaton Fuller Direct Drive 5-, 6-, 7-, 9-, 10-Spd.;
Overdrive 6-Spd.
Transmission, Auto Allison AT-542/545,
MT-643/653DR,
MD-3060P/3560P/3066P 2000/2400		 Allison AT-545, MT-643/653DR,
MD-3060P/3560P/3066P 2000/2400
Front Axle (lbs) Meritor
8,000		 Meritor 8,000, 10,000 Meritor 8,000, 10,000, 12,000 Meritor 10,000, 12,000
Front Suspension (lbs) 7,000; 8,000 Taperleaf 7,000; 8,000 Taperleaf 7,000; 8,000, 10,000, 12,000 Taperleaf 10,000, 12,000 Taperleaf
Single Rear Axle (lbs) Meritor
13,000		 Meritor 15,000,
17,500;
2-Spd:
15,000, 17,500		 Meritor 19,000, 21,000,23,000
2-Spd:
19,000, 21,000,
23,000		 Meritor 21,000, 23,000, 26,000, 30,000
2-Spd: 21,000, 23,000
Rear Suspension Single (lbs) 12,000 Taperleaf
Hendrickson
HAS 12,000

15,000, 20,000 Taperleaf
17,500 Flat Leaf
AirLiner® 18,000
Hendrickson HAS 15,000

 20,000, 23,000 Taperleaf
20,000, 23,000 Flat Leaf
AirLiner® 18,000, 21,000, 23,000		 20,000, 23,000 Taperleaf
23,000 Flat Leaf
AirLiner® 21,000, 23,000
Reyco 26,000, 29,000,
31,000

Tandem Rear Axle (lbs)

 Meritor 34,000, 40,000, 44,000, 46,000
Tandem Rear Suspension (lbs)  

Flat Leaf 36,000, 40,000
Taperleaf 36,000, 40,000
TufTrac 40,000, 46,000
AirLiner 40,000, 46,000
Chalmers 40,000, 46,000
Hendrickson 34,000, 40,000, 46,000
Brake System Bosch Hydraulic Disc
Bosch Hydraulic Disc with Air Supply		 Bosch Hydraulic Disc
Bosch Hydraulic Disc
with Air Supply
Air		 Air
Anti-Lock System Meritor WABCO ABS
Frame Rails
(50,000 psi
except as noted)		 1/4" x 3" x 10" (10.0 SM)
Above with 1/4"
Outer Reinf. (14.75 SM)
5/16" x 3" x 10-1/8"
(12.5 SM)
Above with 1/4"
Outer Reinf. (17.94 SM)		 1/4" x 3" x 10"
(10.0 SM)
Above with 1/4" Outer Reinf.
(14.75 SM)
5/16" x 3" x 10-1/8" (12.5 SM)
Above with 1/4" Outer Reinf.
(17.94 SM)
11/32" x 3-1/2" x
10-15/16"
(17.2 SM),
110,000 psi
Above with 1/4"
L-insert
(26.3 SM)		 1/4" x 3" x 10"
(10.0 SM)
Above with 1/4" Outer Reinf. (14.75 SM)
5/16" x 3" x 10-1/8"
(12.5 SM)
Above with 1/4" Outer Reinf. (17.94 SM)
11/32" x 3-1/2" x 10-15/16" (17.2 SM),
110,000 psi
Above with 1/4"
L-Insert (26.3 SM)
Fuel Tanks (gal) Steel Rectangular (RH, LH, Dual) 30, 45, 75, 100; Mixed 30/45, 45/75, 45/100, 75/100
Fuel Lines Sterling EquiFlo® Inboard Fuel System
*3126B-330 and MB-300 ratings available for fire/emergency and RV applications only
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