Top 10 Most Expensive Trucks

Trucks transport hundreds of tons daily, so they need the best engines to carry the heaviest loads even on the longest journeys. Advances in technology have made it possible today to have stunning, large, non-polluting trucks with luxurious and comfortable interiors, despite being heavy-duty vehicles. But as expected, these characteristics are found mostly in the most expensive trucks on the market; therefore, here you will find a list of the 10 most expensive trucks in the world for their respective models released in the year 2019.

10. Volvo FH16 Classic

Price tag:Around $100,000

“A beauty on the surface, a beast under the hood”. The Volvo FH16 Classic is one of the most expensive trucks but also one of the leaders in the European market. It has a powerful 750 hp engine, ideal for long haul journeys; it also has large load capacities ranging from 44-120 tonnes, as well as extensive interiors and advanced driver assistance functions. It’s undoubtedly an ideal truck for heavy construction and mining that has been developed for the most demanding missions.

 See more at: http://www.volvotrucks.com/en-en/trucks/volvo-fh16.html

9. Man TGX D38

Price Tag: Around $100,000

 

“Efficiency meets performance”, the next truck on this list of 10 most expensive trucks is the Man TGX D38. With its new innovative design and powerful 640 hp engine, this is also one of the preferred trucks in the European market. Like the previously mentioned Volvo, the Man TGX D38 is a truck suitable for long journeys and irregular topography. However, it also has different models depending on the terrain on which it’s going to work: forest or road. But what really makes it one of the most expensive trucks is that its cabin is one of the largest in the market, ideal for long-distance work.

See more at: http://www.truck.man.eu/de/en/long-haul-transport/tgx/tgx-d38/highlights/Highlights.html

8. New Freightliner Cascadia

Price Tag:Around $145,000

“Efficiency through aerodynamics”. Next to the Volvo VNL 80, which also belongs to this list of 10 most expensive trucks, the New Freightliner Cascadia is one of the leading trucks in the market of Canada, USA and Mexico. What makes it one of the most expensive trucks but also one of the most preferred by the public is its new design that features up to an 8% improvement in fuel economy compared to previous models; in fact, this truck was subjected to many wind tunnels testing to be a high fuel-saving truck. Therefore, it has a lot of power and low resistance to air; the interior fits to all sizes and also has a large cabin.

Another feature that makes the New Cascadia an expensive truck is that its chest is specially designed to open in 90 degrees and have an easy access to the engine, which can have from 305 up to 600 hp.

Read more at: https://freightliner.com/trucks/new-cascadia/

7. Volvo VNL 780

Price Tag: Around $150,000

“It’s a home away from home.” The next truck in these top 10 most expensive trucks is the Volvo VNL 780. As mentioned above, it’s one of the most frequent trucks in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Also it’s favorite for its fuel economy, as its structure is designed for it.

The Volvo VNL 780 also has several types of engine: 405, 500, and 600 hp. But above all, what really makes it one of the most expensive trucks is its interior. As its slogan indicates, its cabin is the equivalent of a room, office and dining room that really make you feel at home away from home; the seats are converted into beds and have large storage capacity.

Read more at: http://www.volvotrucks.us/trucks/vnl/vnl-780/

6. International Lonestar

Price Tag: Around $155,000

The next truck is the International Lonestar, one of the most expensive trucks designed in the United States. This truck is famous for its large grille reminiscent of Cadillac trucks; its cabin is designed with better materials than previous models, and with more comfortable space. Like many other trucks already mentioned, its form was thought to save fuel and to cool the motor even in its maximum version of 600 hp.

Read more at: https://www.internationaltrucks.com/trucks/lonestar

5. Scania R730 V8

Price Tag:Around $160,000

Next in these top 10 most expensive trucks is the Scania R730 V8. This was also the most powerful truck in the world with its 730 hp engine until the Volvo FH16, mentioned above, won with its 750 hp engine. Scania is of Swedish origin, and despite being one of the most expensive trucks designed in Europe, it’s also one of the models preferred by the public due to its design and spacious interior. It’s also wanted by having an 8-cylinder engine and technologies that facilitate the work of loading, in addition to good fuel efficiency.

Read more at: https://www.scania.com/group/en/new-scania-r-730-v8-completes-the-euro-6-range/

4. Mack Titan

Price Tag: Around $160,000

As its name suggests, the Mack Titan is a heavy duty truck produced by Mack Trucks, and also one of the most powerful trucks in America. It’s prepared for the heaviest burdens; besides, it imposes respect and wherever it surprises people. This truck is very useful for mining, to load heavy machinery, logs, among others. Its engine is available in models of 515, 565 and 605 hp, and its long chest is designed to have better ventilation; also, the leather interior is designed for maximum driver comfort. These characteristics are what make it one of the most expensive trucks in America and the world.

3. Volvo FH16

Price Tag:Around $170,000

Next in this list of 10 most expensive trucks is the Volvo FH16. This is an improvement of the Volvo FH16 Classic, mentioned above; along with his brother, they have the most powerful engines with 750 hp, becoming maybe the most expensive trucks but also the best in the markets due to their powerful engines and advanced technology. The price of the Volvo FH16 is worth it.

2. Kenworth W900: The most expensive trucks designed in USA

Price Tag:Around $180,000

“Traditional styling, kenworth craftsmanship”. The Kenworth W900 is a truck known for its long-nose style. It’s a legend when it comes to hard work and American trucks; it was very successful when it went on sale and has been produced for decades, thus retaining a classic design, and it’s likely the longest-lived vehicle in the history of the industrial vehicle. Its powerful 635 hp engine and power box make it a reliable truck for long journeys and heavy loads. Its interior is spacious and comfortable; moreover, it has two bunk beds and several compartments to add refrigerators, televisions, among other things that make it incredibly comfortable, and therefore, one of the most expensive trucks in America and the world.

Read more at: http://www.kenworth.com/trucks/w900/

 1. Mercedes-Benz Actros: The most expensive trucks designed in Europe

Price Tag:Around $190,000 

“The new dimension of comfort”. Finally, the number one position in these top 10 of most expensive trucks, is the Mercedes-Benz Actros. Since it was released, the Actros has captivated the public, as it has one of the best designs both exterior and interior with its specific longdistance transport style. It also has an excellent engine in its highest level of 625 hp, and its interior is even more luxurious than a hotel room, with top quality materials and modern technology. The driver fits perfectly, and it’s one of the first vehicles on the market with engines which meet the requirements of Euro VI as standard, giving a consumption advantage of up to 5 percent over previous models; so it has become the most fuel-efficient truck, as well as the least polluting.

Besides, it has won the title of the most attractive truck for its incredible aerodynamic design, being the best truck of the year two consecutive times, and one of the favorite trucks in Europe. So, although this is one of the most expensive trucks on the market, its price is worth it.

Read more at: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/vehicles/trucks/the-new-actros-2/