Fleet # –
Year – 2006
Make – Sterling
Model – L9500
Body Style – Dump & Plow Truck
VIN/SN – 2FZAAZCV56AV24810
Odometer Numbers – 98247
Hours –
Engine Make/Model – Mercedes Benz 12.8L Rated at 350 HP @ 1900 RPM
Cyl – 6
Fuel Type – Diesel
Transmission Name – Automatic
Transmission Type – Allison 4000 RDS
Single Axle/Dual Axle – Single Axle/Dual Wheel
Tire Size/Type – 11R24.5
Tire Condition – Fair
Plow Size – Tenco 12
Dump Box Size – Beau Roc 11
Drivetrain – 4X2
GVWR – 46,440Lbs
Does the unit operate? – Yes
Does the vehicle start? – Yes
Are keys available? – Yes
Ownership Information – Title
Mechanical Condition – Fair
Mechanical Notes – Fair to good, the dump box hoist cylinder though operational is leaking and should be rebuilt.
Body Condition – Good
Body Notes – Solid with average rust & wear (premium aluminum cab), the dump body has a tarp system and air to the rears, view images.
Interior Condition – Good
Misc Info –
The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:
2006 Sterling L9500 Dump and Plow Truck is a severe-duty, highly customized vocational workhorse engineered specifically for heavy municipal snow removal and demanding construction applications. Built on Sterling's rugged 'L-Line' chassis (inherited from Ford's legendary Louisville series), this configuration combines high-torque Mercedes powertrain components with specialized severe-duty axles to handle extreme payloads and the immense structural stress of plowing.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the truck's engineering, components, and capabilities.
Chassis, Axles & GVWR Architecture
The structural core of this truck is engineered for high-capacity weight distribution and maximum structural rigidity under off-center plow loads.
- Set-Forward Front Axle (SF): By positioning the front axle further forward, the chassis maximizes the wheelbase length to stabilize weight distribution. This setup is ideal for balancing a heavy dump body payload while optimizing the truck's overall turning radius and ride stability when carrying front-mounted equipment.
- Front Axle & Suspension: Equipped with a 20,000 lbs. Meritor front axle matched with heavy-duty 20,000 lbs. front leaf springs. This massive front-end capacity is mandatory to support the deadweight of the 12-foot Tenco plow frame, lift cylinders, and the continuous downward force generated by scraping packed snow and ice.
- Rear Axle & Custom Suspension: Features a Meritor RS-30-185 U-Series single rear axle rated at 30,000 lbs. The U-Series indicates a heavy-walled housing designed to resist bowing under extreme loads. It is paired with a Custom Rear Suspension configured to handle high-impact dumps, minimize lateral sway when the 11-foot side wing plow is deployed, and provide high ground clearance.
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The listed math yields an engineered total of 50,000 lbs. across the axles (20k front + 30k rear). However, depending on local municipal framing registrations and tire limits, the configuration comfortably handles a severe-duty operational GVWR of 46,440 lbs., allowing for a substantial legal payload capacity of dense materials like wet gravel, salt, or snow.
Mercedes-Benz Mbe4000 Engine Performance
The heart of this vehicle is a heavy-duty municipal diesel engine designed for high torque rise at low engine speeds.
- Displacement & Layout: A 12.8-liter, inline 6-cylinder diesel engine featuring an electronic unit pump fuel system for high thermal efficiency.
- Power Output: Rated at 350 HP @ 1900 RPM. While 350 horsepower provides ample sustained highway speed, the engine is explicitly tuned for its massive torque band, pushing out roughly 1,350 to 1,425 lb-ft of torque at low RPMs. This allows the truck to push through massive snow drifts from a dead stop without stalling out or roasting the drivetrain.
- Engine Attributes: It features an engine brake (Jake brake) for controlled downhill deceleration under full load, individual cylinder heads for simplified maintenance, and a robust cast-iron block engineered to withstand sustained high-load cycles.
Allison 4000 RDS Push-Button Transmission
The transmission is optimized for severe vocational tasks where constant gear hunting would overheat lesser gearboxes.
- Rugged Duty Series (RDS): The Allison 4000 RDS is a fully automatic torque-converter transmission built specifically for construction and municipal applications. Unlike manual or automated manual transmissions, the torque converter provides uninterrupted power to the drive wheels during shifts, preventing the truck from getting stuck or losing momentum in deep snow or mud.
- Push-Button Controls: Features an electronic, dash-mounted push-button shift selector. This allows the driver to quickly toggle between drive modes, reverse, or manually lock out higher gears to maintain a specific RPM range while plowing up steep inclines.
- PTO Provision (Power Take-Off): Built with an integrated PTO gear drive. This mechanism taps directly into transmission power to drive the heavy-duty hydraulic pumps required to lift the dump body, actuate the front plow, swing the side wing, and spin the salt spreader tailgate.
111" BBC Conventional Aluminum Cab
- Dimensions: The 111" BBC (Bumper-to-Back-of-Cab) measurement signifies a medium-to-long conventional hood configuration. This provides a spacious engine bay that accommodates the wide 12.8L Mercedes engine block while leaving sufficient room for mechanics to service the cooling pack and steering gear.
- Material: The cab is constructed from premium aluminum, reinforced with high-strength steel support structures. Aluminum is an intentional, high-value choice for snow-fighting trucks because it resists the severe galvanic corrosion caused by road salt, brine, and constant moisture, significantly extending the fleet life of the vehicle.
Beau-Roc 11' Steel Dump Body
- Construction: Fabricated by Beau-Roc, a premium manufacturer recognized for heavy-duty vocational bodies. An 11-foot steel dump body provides the ideal length for a single-axle chassis, keeping the center of gravity stable during a dump cycle.
- Material Integrity: Built using heavy-gauge, abrasion-resistant steel. This body is engineered to take the heavy impact of dropped blast rock or concrete debris without puncturing and features sloped dirt-shedding top rails and a heavy-duty hoist cylinder.
Tenco Plow & Wing System
This truck is configured as a dual-stage "Snow Fighter" utilizing premium Tenco attachments.
- Tenco 12' One-Way Plow: Mounted to a heavy front hitch frame. A one-way plow features a highly tapered, aggressive moldboard designed specifically for high-speed snow casting. It catches snow at highway speeds and throws it far off the right side of the shoulder, clear of the roadway.
- Tenco 11' Steel Wing: Mounted to the right side of the chassis via mid-ship and rear tower masts. The wing plow allows the operator to clear an additional 8 to 10 feet of shoulder or lane width in a single pass. It can be tucked tight against the cab for transport or extended outward to clear banks over guardrails.
Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.
