When your towing and recovery applications call for a little more, the L-Line is your truck. Sterling's vocational flagship, the L-Line boasts the kind of durability and performance you need for larger vehicle towing and recovery. Beyond its modern good looks, the Sterling L-Line offers the option of three different engine manufacturers and several suspension choices to make sure you get the job done. Body builders love the L-Line for its clean frame rails and convenient design, while drivers and passengers love its outstanding roominess and comfort.
101-inch - offering a short overall length and a set-forward front axle to help stretch the wheelbase where bridge laws govern permissible loads.
111-inch - featuring a front axle just 29 inches from the bumper and the longest wheelbase available in the L-Line for any given body length. Helps maximize bridge formula loading. Puts more engine ahead of the cowl for convenient serviceability.
113-inch - featuring a front axle set back 49 inches, for a shorter wheelbase that improves maneuverability and increases payload capacity by transferring a greater share of the body or kingpin load forward.
122-inch - the L-Line long conventional, for maximum engine access under the hood and maximum leg room inside the cab (little to no doghouse intrusion). The set-back front axle helps improve maneuverability and forward weight distribution.
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
Horizontal, vertical, or transverse exhaust
Crankshaft or flywheel-driven power takeoff
20" integral or 11" bolt-on front frame extension
Radiator mounted grille
Steel, aluminum, chromed, cut-off, or flexible end type bumper
Quick access hood openings - butterfly, transverse, or "ready-line"
Forward or aft fuel-tank mounting
Inside/outside air intake
Stemco Grit-Guard wheel seals
Tandem axle spacing for chain clearance
Tow hooks - front, rear, or both
Back-of-cab access package for tractors
Stationary or sliding fifth wheel
Two-person passenger seat with tool box
Factory-installed tag and pusher axles
Performance Options
Focal engine mounts
Jacobs engine brake
Synthetic engine, transmission, axle lubricants
Driver-controlled traction differential
ABS with traction enhancement
Motorized, heated, and lighted mirror packages
Above & below, fender-mounted, and "Sweet Spot" auxiliary mirror packages
Road lights, fog lights, daytime running lights
Roof fairing and side extender packages for day cab or sleeper
Lightweight Options
Aluminum cab, air reservoirs, battery box, clutch housing, fuel tank supports
Centrifuse brake drums
Sterling TufTracTM tandem suspension
Comfort Options
Air cab mounts
Value, Custom, or Prestige Interior trim
Complete assortment of driver and passenger seats, mid-back, high-back, and swivel (Sleeper only)
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
Sleeper Options
Flat Top Plus or stand-up AeroBullet Plus sleeper in 50" or 68" size with Mid- or High-Level trim
Numerous comfort and convenient provisions including upperbunk, refrigerator, and more
L-Line Cutaway View
Specifications
L-Line (7500, 8500, 9500)
GVWR Ratings
27,500 lbs - 72,000 lbs (without pushers)
BBCs
101" / 111" / 113" / 122"
Engines
Caterpillar C-7, C-9, C-11, C-13, C-15: 190-550 hp
Mercedes-Benz MBE 900: 190-300 hp
Detroit Diesel Series 60: 350-500 hp
Mercedes-Benz MBE 4000: 350-450 hp
Manual Transmissions
Eaton Fuller Direct Drive 5-15 Spd Overdrive 6-18 Spd
