Earthmoving Machines
Freightliner M2106 Rigid Dump Truck (2025)
Detailed specifications, pricing, and buying guide for the Freightliner M2 106 Rigid Dump Truck in South Africa. Ideal for construction, mining, and waste management.
Model + price
- Model
- Freightliner M2106
- Price range
- R 1 024 000 - R 1 536 000
Signals
- Type
- Rigid Dump Truck
- Demand
- LOW
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 29937
Years produced
2005–2019
- First Generation (M2): 2005–2018 — Initial release with various engine options, establishing the M2 as a versatile vocational platform.
- Second Generation (M2 106): 2019–present — Updated engines (e.g., Detroit DD5/DD8), enhanced safety features, and improved driver ergonomics. Continues to be produced with ongoing refinements.
The M2 series has been in continuous production since 2005, with the '106' designation referring to its BBC (Bumper to Back of Cab) measurement in inches, indicating a specific chassis size. Updates are ongoing.
Key specs
- Year range
- 2025
- Engine
- Detroit DD5 or DD8 Diesel
- Horsepower
- 200 - 375 hp (149 - 280 kW)
- Torque
- 520 - 1050 lb-ft (705 - 1424 Nm)
- Transmission
- Allison Automatic or Eaton Manual
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Up to 26,000 kg (57,000 lbs) (est.)
- Payload Capacity (Typical)
- 10 - 15 tonnes (depending on body) (est.)
- Body Volume (Typical)
- 8 - 12 m³ (cubic meters) (est.)
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South Africa market estimates. Actual value depends on condition, hours, attachments, and demand.