This 2005 Sterling Acterra is a used flatbed truck — sometimes referred to as a flat-deck or platform truck — designed to haul oversized, heavy, or awkwardly shaped loads that require an open, unobstructed cargo surface. Sterling was a North American commercial truck brand that built medium- and heavy-duty vocational and highway trucks for freight, construction, and industrial applications.
Power comes from a Caterpillar C7 diesel engine, a proven inline-six unit widely respected in medium-duty commercial trucking for its reliability and serviceability. Drive is managed through an 8LL transmission, an eight-speed with a low-range split that gives the driver a wide spread of gear ratios, well suited to loaded starts and varied terrain. Braking is handled by a full air brake system, as is standard for a truck of this class and capacity.
The axle configuration is rated at 14,600 lb on the front and 40,000 lb on the rear, reflecting a heavy-duty rear tandem setup capable of supporting substantial payloads. Driver comfort is addressed through an air ride cab combined with air suspension, both of which reduce road shock and fatigue on long hauls. The wheels are 28-inch wide-base aluminum units, which reduce unsprung weight compared to conventional dual steel wheels while maintaining load-carrying strength.
The cargo deck measures 28 feet in length, providing generous platform space for long or bulky freight. The truck is further equipped with a Ramsey hydraulic winch, adding the ability to recover or load vehicles and equipment onto the deck, and a hydraulic tow bar, which extends its versatility to towing and recovery work. Collectively, this specification makes the truck well suited to heavy haulage, equipment transport, and roadside recovery operations.
This Sterling Acterra flatbed is located in British Columbia, Canada, and is offered at $64,865 USD.
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