THE STERLING BULLET
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No job is bulletproof.
When you’re heading out to the job, take along the new Sterling Bullet.
Tough. Reliable. Easy to upfit. Easy to service. Custom engineered for the most grueling work. Supported by a unique
dealer network of work truck specialists. It’s the newest addition to the lineup of powerful Sterling work trucks.
Tight deadlines. Hard work. No job is Bullet proof.
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Nothing Stops thE Bullet
The newest member of the Sterling family, the Bullet — weighing in at Classes 4 & 5 —
is ideally suited for Construction, Utility, Municipality & Government and Local
Pick-Up & Delivery.
The Work Trucks that Help Keep North America Working. At Sterling Truck, our
family keeps growing. We are the only manufacturer that offers the entire range of Class 3 - 8
trucks. With the Set-Forward & Set-Back L-line, Set-Back A-line, Acterra®, Sterling 360™ ...
to the new Bullet, Sterling keeps building more of the work trucks that help keep North America
working.
The Bullet is available as a Regular Cab (2-doors) or Quad Cab (4-doors), with 4x2 or 4x4
drivelines and comes to the job site ready to work. Bullet loves getting its wheels dirty.
Volunteers for overtime. And never takes a vacation day.
It’s vocationally specific, engineered by truck specialists who know your business. It does
everything you need it to do ... safely, efficiently, economically. All day. Every day.
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APPLICATIONS & features
THAT FIT YOUR JOB
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Whatever your pastime or profession, Bullet is your ideal truck. With a body range of 8' – 16', this work truck
is spec’d to handle the biggest jobs. Standard features include items such as:
• Cummins ISB 6.7 liter turbo diesel
• Mercedes-Benz 6-speed manual transmission
• Air conditioning and power steering
• PTO prep package
• 19.5" wheels
• And a list of performance and safety features designed to get your truck ... and your operator ... coming back for more.
Construction crews will appreciate Bullet’s payload capacity, power and 4x4 grit. Utility fleets, who put a premium on
responsiveness, reliability and quad cab versatility, won’t find a more premium performer than Bullet. Municipalities
and Fire & Emergency Service operations, looking for minimized operating costs, safety and reliability won’t have
to look any further than Bullet. Landscapers or P&D operations need a truck that demonstrates their company’s quality
and professionalism. The good-looking Bullet delivers the message. No matter the work, Bullet will be first on the job in
the morning, and last to leave at night.
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A Great Place
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a gREAT PLACE TO WORK
Getting the job done is tough enough.
Operating your truck doesn’t have to be.
Bullet is a great place to work. Premium
interior features include an adjustable
steering wheel to tilt where you like it,
gauges that are easy to see and read, driver
and passenger air bags, air conditioning and
power for your laptop.
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1- Cruise control with switches located
conveniently and safely on the steering
wheel
5- Standard engine brake
10- Power windows, door locks and mirrors
6- Cloth 40/20/40 seat
11- Remote keyless entry
2- Speed and idle control
7- 6-way power adjustable cloth seats
12- Under-seat quad cab storage
3- Automatic transmission with shift lever,
located on the steering column, providing
more leg room on the floor
8- Built-in Bluetooth® hands-free mobile
communications
4- An AM/FM/CD stereo with available
satellite
9- Navigation radio with available GPS and
Infinity MP3/CD Player with four radio
speakers
to Work
Base Vinyl
Base Cloth
Premium Cloth
Interior Fabric
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Regular Cab has plenty of room for
GPS is available with the optional
All the power options a driver wants:
Quad Cab features a convenient
three across the front seats.
Premium Interior Package.
windows, door locks, mirrors and
under-seat rear storage
keyless entry.
compartment.
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LOADED FOR BEAR
Bullet is body builder friendly.
Fuel tanks, batteries, fuel lines, exhaust systems, crossmembers and wiring are all efficiently
tucked away and routed for clean cab to axle (CA) and easy body installation.
50,000 psi frame rails
with industry standard
34” frame rail spacing
Chassis components
mounted below the
top of the frame for
easy body upfit
Fog lights
Large 390mm front disc
brake rotors and 66mm
caliper pistons provide
added stopping power
Rear brake rotors hold
the truck at GVW on a
30% grade, exceeding
government requirements
Extra-large
tow hooks
Snow plow prep
package available
19.5" wheels
w/10 lugs
60"
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144.5"
84"
52"
168.5"
108"
52"
192.5"
52"
Rear sliding window
(Power & manual available)
Folding trailer tow mirrors
EPA '07
exhaust system
7,000 lb.
front axle
Anti-lock 4-wheel
disc brakes
Fuel-saving 6-speed
automatic transmission with
best-in-class ratio spread
Heavy duty
13,500 lb. rear axle
Standard PTO
prep package
7-pin trailer
tow wiring
120"
204.5"
52-gallon rear mounted
fuel tank with fuel tap for
auxiliary diesel fuel usage
Optional 22-gallon
midship fuel tank
84"
60"
52"
164.5"
52"
188.5"
52"
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dimensions & specifications
regular
2WD/4WD
2WD/4WD
BBC (in.)
123
143
GVWR (lbs.)
60" CA only
CONV45 CONV55 16,500
19,500
16,000
18,750
CONV45 CONV55
16,500
19,500
16,000
18,750
GCWR (lbs.)
26,000
quad
26,000
Wheelbase/CA (in.)
144.5 / 60
168.5 / 84
192.5 / 108
204.5 / 120
164.5 / 60
188.5 / 84
Engine
Cummins 6.7L ISB
305hp 610 lbs.-ft torque
Cummins 6.7L ISB
305hp 610 lbs.-ft torque
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
MB G56 6-speed
AS68RC 6-speed
MB G56 6-speed
AS68RC 6-speed
Axle
Ratios
Front (lbs.)
Rear (lbs.)
4.10, 4.44 and 4.88
7,000
13,500
4.10, 4.44 and 4.88
7,000
13,500
Suspension
Front (lbs.)
Rear (lbs.)
CONV45 CONV55
7,000
7,000
12,000
13,500
CONV45 CONV55
7,000
7,000 12,000
13,500
Turbo Charged Velocity
The Bullet is powered by the Cummins 6.7 liter
Turbo Diesel engine, producing 305 hp and
610 lbs.-ft of torque.
The ISB is the next generation of Cummins-designed
cooled EGR engines. It operates on Ultra-Low Sulfur
Diesel Fuel as well as Biodiesel, and features:
• Best-in-class performance
• Variable Geometry Turbo Charging for air handling
• Standard integrated exhaust brake — for improved
vehicle control
• Lower operating costs
Frame
Section modulus (psi.) 50,000
50,000
Fuel Tank (gal.)
Standard - rear
Optional - midship
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PTO PREP
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Brakes
Front brake rotor and caliper piston size provides
superior stopping, improved vehicle control and
lower brake maintenance costs. The brake system
includes the following features:
• Standard ABS for optimum braking
performance and handling
• Standard four-wheel disc brakes
• Drum-in-hat parking brake system that
holds the truck at GVW on a 30% grade
Large front and rear rotors, made possible by the use of 19.5 in. wheels, and larger
linings, increase braking power, extend lining life, and increase heat dissipation.
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Transmissions
Power Take Off
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
The standard Mercedes Benz G56 six-speed manual
transmission is capable of the most demanding
hauling requirements. Key features include:
The Cummins ISB is matched with the Aisin electronically
controlled, 6-speed automatic transmission, for the power
to take on the meanest jobs.
• An ultra-low first gear ratio for launch at heavy loads
•Wide overall ratio 6-speed for improved
acceleration performance and fuel economy
• Two piece die-cast aluminum case with integral clutch
housing for lightweight and smooth operation
• Dual overdrive
• PTO access covers on left (driver's) side of transmission
• PTO access on right (passenger) side of transmission
• Gear system is hard finished to best-in-class standards for
very quiet operation
• Excellent shift quality with advanced electrohydraulic clutch-to-clutch control
• Multi-rail all-steel construction shift system to provide
precise shift feel
• Fully electronic controlled
A standard PTO prep package
is included on the Sterling Bullet.
Standard Features include:
• PTO Electrical Interface
• Electronic idle control (via cruise switches)
• Remote throttle control
• Mobile or Stationary mode
- Remote PTO with discrete idle levels
• Close gear ratios and high strength case provide:
- Maximum engine speed (50 mph in mobile mode)
– improved drivability
• Accelerator Interlock
– reduced noise, vibration and harshness
The Aisin automatic is an
electronically controlled
6-speed transmission
• Static Remote and Mobile PTO Capability
Exterior Colors
Inferno
Red
Patriot
Blue
Bright
White
Bright
Silver
Mineral
Gray
Electric
Blue
Brilliant
Black
Flame
Red
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Bullet
Support
Your Sterling Bullet dealer is a
truck-only dealership with commercial professionals who
have years of hands-on truck experience. They know your
business and what you need to keep it up and running,
from product information, fleet expense management to
parts and service.
From stocking the right trucks to having the right parts
on the shelves, combined with highly trained service
technicians and extended hours of operation, your local
Sterling truck expert is committed to your needs — before
and after the sale. Many offer “24/7” service.
Body Builder Hotline
A Body Builder Hotline is available to help answer any
body builder question: 503-745-6822.
Daimler Truck Financial
24-Hour Customer Assistance
Two customers may be in the same line of work, but no
two run the same business. Daimler Truck Financial offers
a full range of financing options designed to suit your
individual needs.
Sterling’s commitment to customer support includes a
24-hour Customer Assistance Center plus immediate
roadside assistance and technical support. Our Customer
Support Network provides overnight parts delivery
throughout the United States and Canada.
CompleteLease
Sterling Truck CompleteLease SM is a full service lease
that lets you concentrate on your core business while we
handle keeping your trucks ready on the job - whether you
have one truck or more. Brought to you by Sterling Trucks
and Daimler Truck Financial, CompleteLease offers the
convenience of a truly integrated transportation solution
including a closed-end operating lease, maintenance,
repair and other value added services, such as titling,
registration, compliance services and fuel card, all in one
affordable monthly payment.
warranty
Bullet offers an industry standard 3 year/36,000 mile
base warranty. The Bullet/Cummins engine warranty is
5 years/100,000 miles and, unlike other engine
warranties, requires no deductible.
ST/MC-B-656. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Sterling Truck Corporation is registered to
ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004. Copyright © 2008 Daimler Trucks North America LLC. All rights reserved.
Sterling Truck Corporation is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company.
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Technical Sales Support
Customers, technicians, sales personnel and body
installers can locate technical information for the
entire line of Sterling trucks online at
www.sterlingtrucks.com
Call 1-800-STL-HELP ...
for the location of the Sterling dealer nearest you and for
more information on Sterling products and services.
For more information about the new Sterling Bullet, visit
NothingStopsTheBullet.com