2012 Freightliner Argosy – A Prime Mover
March 28, 2012 by Vinod Khanchandani
Filed under Freightliner
2012 Freightliner Argosy provides a choice of 2 leading engine manufacturing companies: Detroit Diesel and Cummins, along with host of standard features which are optional on other brands. As a subsidiary of Daimler AG, the company has unlimited access to the most sophisticated technologies of the world that have helped create one of the most state-of-the-art transport solutions available.
Revolutionary Comfort
For the first time, the additional cab width really does provide the driver more space. The cabin inside is airy and open, with standup headroom in raised roof model and considerably more space unlike expected in mid roof trucks. In the 2012 Freightliner Argosy, side spaces which in conventional models had to be reserved for movement in the cab now can be used for modular cabinetry, a huge range of amenities which make the driver feel at home in his second home and a pull workstation.
Revolutionary Design
In the great tradition of Davy Crockett, Buffalo Bill, the Grand Canyon, Chief Sitting Bull, the Empire State Building, Mt. Rushmore, Levi’s Jeans, Route 66, the Dallas Cowboys, Babe Ruth, Mohammed Ali, Apple Pie and Bruce Springsteen comes 2012 Freightliner Argosy, a true American legend which will change the way you think about trucks and trucking for ever.
Revolutionary Protection
2012 Argosy is an industry benchmark in accident driver safety and prevention; it complies with strict European ECE R 29 safety norm that enhances the protection of everyone else on the road as well as drivers.
Revolutionary Space
With increased maneuverability, excellent forward visibility and its low profile, the 2012 Freightliner Argosy range gets a roomy cockpit with virtually easy entry / exit grab handles, a driver friendly, ergonomically placed control panel and dash and no engine tunnel. At last, you will find a truck, which provides drivers the best view of obstacles ahead without putting obstacles in their path.
Revolutionary Strength
At Freightliner, you will have a choice of three different powerplants from 3 three leading engine manufacturing companies in the world. At last you will find an engine, which will suit your needs perfectly. This is once again proof of the company’s commitment to world class technology, unmatched flexibility and innovation, which is why Freightliner is the leading long haul choice of South Africa.
Revolutionary Technology
The smartest and latest advance in shift-by-wire technology known as SmartShift offers a convenient interface with shift-by-wire transmissions including the Eaton Autoshift and provides all the following advantages: more in-cab space due to seat mounted or floor mounted shift control is eliminated; no clutching required except for stopping and starting; superior fuel economy because shifting happens at most effective torque and engine speed; less driver fatigue because clutching is greatly reduced; superior driver control as hands remain on wheel during shifting and automatic shifting feature can be overridden by driver.
Specifications
Engine
- Detroit Diesel DD15, upgradeable to 560 hp with no engine hardware change
- 530 hp (395 kW), 1,850 lb-ft
- 500 hp (373 kW), 1,850 lb-ft
- 560 hp (418 kW), 1,850 lb-ft
- Cummins ISX/Signature, upgradeable to 600 hp with no engine hardware change
- 500 hp (373 kW), 1,850 lb-ft
- 485 hp (362 kW), 1,850 lb-ft
- 550 hp (410 kW), 1,850 lb-ft
- 525 hp (392 kW), 1,850 lb-ft
- 600 hp (448 kW), 1,850 lb-ft or 2,050 lb-ft
- Exhaust, Vertical or Horizontal After Treatment Device (ATD) with vertical or horizontal outlet
- 1,650 in2 (10,645 cm2) single aluminum radiator
- Extreme fan clutch
- Horton 2 speed DriveMaster Polar
- Inline separator
- Donaldson air filter with optional
Electrical
- 4 x 12 Volt AGM batteries clutch
- Alternator, 12 volt Leece-Neville, 185 Amp brushless
- Advantage manual adjusting
- Eaton 15 ½” twin ceramic disc clutch
- Aluminum clutch housing
- Advantage self adjusting
Transmission
- Eaton Manual
- To suit engine and GCMs
- Eaton UltraShift with SmartShift paddle
- Eaton AutoShift with SmartShift paddle
Cab Features – Interior
- Air adjustable tilt and telescopic steering column
- Flat floor throughout cab and sleeper area
- Sleeper cab privacy curtains for all windows
- 455 mm VIP chrome and leather wrapped steering wheel
- Cruise control
- Burl woodgrain with bright finish instrument bezels
- Dual air conditioning
- Radio preparation kit
- Cloth
- Interior sleeper trim
- Seats
- Studded vinyl
- Driver and passenger seat with lumbar support, seat cushion tilt/length control
- EzyRider II high back air-suspension
- EzyRider II high back fixed passenger seat with toolbox storage
Cab Features – Exterior
- Two-piece curved sloped at an optimal angle of 24°
- Lightweight aluminum construction cab with Henrob self piercing rivets, which exceeds stringent European ECE-R29 crashworthiness standard
- Aerodynamic bright mirrors are electronically adjustable and heated with spotter mirrors and passenger down-view mirror
- Electric wipers with delay & 8 liter windshield washer reservoir
- Electric windows and door locks
- Dual air horns
- Spotlights over LH&RH doors
- AM/FM/WB/CB antenna – dual mirror mounted
- Swing Out Staircase
- Aerodynamic equipment to suit all applications
So, those who looking for a truck, which is economical, safe and powerful, 2012 Freightliner Argosy is really a good choice.
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