Freightliner Trucks on Tuesday, Oct. 6, introduced the new Coronado Severe Duty (SD) at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition. Developed specifically for severe-duty vocational applications, the Coronado SD features rugged, traditional styling with performance-enhancing new features designed to maximize vehicle uptime.
“The flagship vocational product for Freightliner Trucks, the Coronado SD encompasses Freightliner’s most advanced technological innovations, resulting in a versatile product that is built to perform and work,” says Richard Shearing, director of product strategy for Freightliner Trucks, based in Portland, Ore. “The Coronado SD delivers every step of the way.”
Freightliner says the Coronado SD — available in both set-back and set-forward axle configurations — improves upon the durability and dependability of its already-tough FLD SD with the driver comfort and style synonymous with the Coronado, while adding new elements specifically engineered for the vocational market.
According to the truck maker, the rugged Coronado SD was designed with strength and efficiency in mind; its fiberglass hood has been designed for maximum durability, the fenders come standard with impact-absorbing material that helps eliminate damage and cracks common with vocational applications, and the one-piece stainless steel grille surround is accented with chrome steel horizontal bars. Further enhancing the truck’s performance, the Coronado SD’s new headlights feature single high-tech reflectors for enhanced lighting capability both forward and to the side.
The Coronado SD’s cab also is equipped with updated doors: The outer door frame and belt rail are made from aluminum and combined with a steel inner reinforcement, resulting in a lightweight, sturdy design to provide added door sealing and less mirror vibration. A standard courtesy light illuminates the entry steps, and the 70-degree door opening makes it easier for customers who get in and out of the truck often.
“We created a truck strong enough to tackle the most extreme elements,” Shearing says. “Everything about the Coronado SD was carefully developed and built to keep it running and earning revenue in any environment.”
The Coronado SD is not only durable enough for rugged terrain and tough challenges, but easy to repair, according to Freightliner. “We understand that every minute counts, so we developed the Coronado SD to keep customers out of the shop and on the job longer,” says Melissa Clausen, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. “Our new design elements enable drivers to easily make adjustments on their own, keeping repair costs and downtime to a minimum.”
