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Introducing The Sterling Acterra. A modern, new 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 our heavy duty
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.
Four Versatile Models for GVW Classes 5-8...
5500
- for Class 5 jobs at GVWs to 19,5000 pounds. Especially ideal
for flatbed wrecker, daily rental, landscaping, excavating, local moving, and emergency service.
6500
- for Class 6 jobs of 26,000 pounds or less. A natural for
pick-up and delivery, manufacturing distribution, leasing operations, construction, municipal and utility applications,
and many more.
7500
- for Class 7
jobs in all the aforementioned vocations, at
GVWs as high as 33,000 pounds.
8500
- for Class 8 truck or tractor service with single or dual
drive axles. A Sterling candidate for the regional cartage, beverage, dump, mixer, sanitation, and public
utility trades. (Available since the latter half of calendar year 2000.)
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Choose from these and a great many more Acterra options to achieve the ideal vehicle for your application. |
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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
- HUCKŪ 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
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Acterra Specifications
- Standard Equipment Shown |
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Model |
5500 |
6500 |
7500 |
8500 |
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Cab |
106" Steel |
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Minimum GVWR (lbs) |
19,000 |
21,000 |
26,000 |
33,000 |
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Maximum GVWR (lbs) |
19,500 |
26,000 |
33,000 |
64,000 |
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Engine/HP |
Cat 3126B 175/190/210/230/250/275/300/330* |
Cat 3126B 210/230/250/275/300/330* |
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Transmission, manual |
Eaton Fuller Direct |
Eaton Fuller Direct Drive 5-Speed |
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Front Axle (lbs) |
Meritor 8,000 |
Meritor 8,000; 10,000 |
Meritor 8,000; 10,000; 12,000 |
Meritor 10,000; 12,000 |
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Front Suspension (lbs) |
Taperleaf 8,000 |
Taperleaf 8,000 |
Taperleaf 8,000; 10,000; 12,000 |
Taperleaf 10,000; 12,000 |
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Single Rear Axle (lbs) |
Meritor 13,000 |
Meritor 15,000; 17,500; |
Meritor 19,000; 21,000; 23,000 |
Meritor 21,000; 23,000; 26,000; 30,000 |
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Rear Suspension Single (lbs) |
Taperleaf 12,000 |
Taperleaf 15,000; 20,000 |
Taperleaf 20,000; 23,000 |
Taperleaf 20,000; 23,000 |
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Brake System |
Bosch Hydraulic Disc |
Bosch Hydraulic Disc |
Air |
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Anti-Lock System |
Meritor-WABCO Anti-Lock ABS |
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Frame Rails |
1/4" x 3" x 10" (10.0 SM) |
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Fuel Tanks (gal) |
Steel Rectangular (RH) 30 Gallon |
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Fuel Lines |
Sterling EquiFlo® Inboard Fuel System |
*3216B-330 and MB-300 ratings available for fire/emergency and
RV applications only. |
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