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Overview

One of our most popular models for refuse and recycling applications, the medium-duty Acterra combines modern styling with vocational options like multiple PTO configurations to get the job done. With several engine choices and superior cooling capacity, Acterra is ideal for the frequent stops of the waste management business. Inspired by Sterling's heavy-duty heritage, the Acterra is a unique choice for medium-duty refuse applications. Drivers love the ease-of-entry in the 3-man Sterling cab, and managers love the reliability and serviceability of the modern Acterra design.


Crew Cab Options

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Refuse Brochure

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Class 5-8 Models

5500 - for Class 5 jobs at GVWs to 19,500 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.


Options

Hundreds of options to choose from. If you don't see the option you need listed here, ask your dealer. We'll build you a truck from the ground up to make sure you get the exact truck you need.

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
  • HUCK 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


Acterra Cutaway View


Specifications
Acterra
GVWR Ratings 18,000 lbs - 64,000 lbs
BBCs 106"
Engines Caterpillar
C-7:
190-330 hp
Mercedes-Benz
MBE 900:
190-300 hp
Cummins ISC:
225-350 hp*
Manual Transmissions Eaton Fuller 5-11 Spd Mercedes-Benz:
MBT Synchronized 6 Spd
Automatic Transmissions Eaton Fuller 6 Spd, 10 Spd Autoshift Allison 1000, 2000, 2400
3000, 3200, 3500 MD
Axles (lbs) Meritor, Steertek
Front: 8,000-20,000
Rear: 13,000-46,000
Suspensions (lbs) Front: 8,000-18,000
Taper-Leaf, Flat-Leaf
Rear: 10,000-46,000
Multi-Leaf, Taper-Leaf, Flat-Leaf
AirLiner, TufTrac, Hendrickson