Freightliner C2

Freightliner C2

2007 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 with a Freightliner C2 chassis
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Production	2004-present
Predecessor	Freightliner FS-65
Class	Type C (conventional)
Layout	4x2
Body style(s)	Cowled chassis school bus
Engine(s)	Diesel
Wheelbase	158-279"
Width	96"
Curb weight	18,000-35,000 lbs (GVWR)
Vehicles	Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Related	Freightliner M2 Business Class

The Freightliner C2 is a Type C conventional bus chassis manufactured by Freightliner, used for school bus applications. It was introduced in 2004 as the replacement for the FS-65. The C2 uses the hood, firewall, steering column, and dashboard of the Freightliner M2 Business Class medium-duty conventional.

Body Manufacturers

As a bus chassis, the C2 is only used by Thomas Built Buses as the basis for the Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2. As Thomas is a subsidiary of Freightliner, there are no plans by other body manufacturers to utilize the C2 chassis.

Powertrain

Engines

Engine	Displacement	Horsepower ranges
Mercedes-Benz MBE900	4.8L	190 hp
Mercedes-Benz MBE900	6.4L	190-250 hp
Cummins ISB	6.7L	200-280 hp
Caterpillar C7	7.2 liter	190-275 hp

Transmissions

The C2 comes standard with an Allison 2500 automatic transmission. A Fuller 5-speed manual is available an option, as is an Allison 3000 automatic.

See also

• Saf-T-Liner C2
• School Bus