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2022 Acela Monterra 6×6
$124,900
Year
2022Make
AcelaModel
MonterraOdometer
27,360Engine
7.2L Turbo Diesel 6 cyFuel Type
dieselTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
6×6VIN / Chassis #
T022311BFMNSeller
private partyLocation
Golden, COTitle Status
cleanPurpose-built 6x6 expedition platforms are rarely available before the camper body has already been designed around someone else’s priorities. This 2022 Acela Monterra 6x6 cab-and-chassis is located in Golden, Colorado and offered with a clean title, approximately 27,360 miles, and no expedition body installed, leaving it ready for a custom composite habitat, utility body, rescue body, or commercial upfit. Based on Acela’s extreme-duty Class 7-8 Monterra platform, it features a turbocharged inline-six diesel, Allison automatic transmission, full-time all-wheel drive, high-speed gearing, PTO preparation, three-person cab, cruise control, power locks, heated/power mirrors, backup-camera system, exterior cab entry steps, and a 44,650-pound GVWR.
- Body-Ready 6x6 Expedition Platform: The value here is not in someone else’s finished camper layout. It is in the blank-slate chassis: a true 6x6 Monterra with no expedition body installed, giving the next owner the ability to build around their own priorities, whether that means long-range travel, family expedition use, rescue support, commercial utility, or a removable/custom habitat through Foundation Vehicles.
- Extreme-Duty Acela Monterra Foundation: Acela describes the Monterra 6x6 as an extreme-duty Class 7-8 cab-and-chassis originally designed for U.S. Army use in severe terrain and weather. The platform was built around commercial-grade serviceability, heavy-duty axles, full-time all-wheel drive, air braking, high ground clearance, and the kind of payload capacity that makes sense for serious expedition and specialty bodies.
- High-Capacity 6x6 Specs: The Monterra 6x6 spec sheet lists a GVWR range up to 44,650 pounds, payload capacity up to 30,000 pounds depending on configuration, 21,000-pound maximum towed load, 58-gallon fuel tank, 400-plus-mile range, 22 inches of loaded ground clearance, and 14.4 inches of under-axle clearance. This chassis is also equipped with high-speed gearing, with Acela listing a 74-mph maximum speed for optional high-speed gearing.
- Diesel, Allison Automatic, and PTO Preparation: Acela’s Monterra 6x6 documentation lists the platform with a Caterpillar 3126/C7 7.2L turbocharged and aftercooled diesel rated at 330 horsepower and 860 lb-ft of torque, paired with an Allison MD 3700/3070SP 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with PTO capability. The seller’s listing describes the engine as a turbo inline-six diesel and notes this chassis includes PTO preparation, a key detail for buyers considering hydraulic, utility, recovery, or specialty-body equipment.
- Low-Mile Clean-Title Chassis: With approximately 27,360 miles, this Monterra has seen limited use since restoration and remains uncommitted to a finished body. For a buyer looking at modern expedition-truck replacement costs, the clean-title status, low mileage, high-speed gearing, 6x6 drivetrain, and body-ready configuration make it a rare starting point rather than a finished build that needs to be undone.
About the Acela Monterra 6x6
The Acela Monterra is a remanufactured extreme-duty truck platform built around military-grade hardware and commercial support. Acela’s 6x6 literature positions the Monterra as a Class 7-8 cab-and-chassis designed for harsh-use applications such as emergency response, pipeline work, oil and gas exploration, mining, field operations, and other environments where conventional trucks run out of payload, clearance, traction, or durability.
For expedition use, the appeal is obvious: a true 6x6 chassis with serious GVWR, high ground clearance, full-time all-wheel drive, air brakes, military tire sizing, and a cab-over layout that leaves substantial chassis space behind the cab. Rather than buying a finished overland truck with fixed compromises, this Monterra gives the next owner a heavy-duty foundation for a purpose-built body sized and configured around their own travel, storage, power, water, and sleeping requirements.
Powertrain
- Turbocharged inline-six diesel
- Acela documentation lists Caterpillar 3126/C7 7.2L turbocharged diesel specification
- Factory rating listed by Acela: 330 horsepower & 860 lb-ft of torque
- Allison automatic transmission
- Acela documentation lists Allison MD 3700/3070SP 7-speed electronically controlled automatic
- PTO preparation package
- Full-time all-wheel drive
- 6x6 drivetrain
- Normal operation torque split: 30% front / 70% rear
- Off-road mode torque split: 50% front / 50% rear
- High-speed gearing
- Seller-listed 74-mph top speed rating
- 58-gallon fuel tank
- Acela-listed range of 400+ miles
Chassis, Axles, and Capability
- Extreme-duty Class 7-8 cab-and-chassis
- 44,650-pound GVWR
- Body-ready chassis with no expedition body installed
- True six-wheel drive
- Meritor axle specification listed by Acela
- Front axle GAWR listed at 14,700 pounds
- Intermediate and rear axle GAWR listed at 16,661 pounds each
- Parabolic-tapered leaf springs
- Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorbers
- Dual-circuit four-channel air braking system with ABS
- Driver-controlled exhaust/Jake brake
- 46.6-inch military tires, 395/85R20 specification listed by Acela
- 22 inches of loaded ground clearance
- 14.4 inches of under-axle clearance
- 40-degree approach angle
- 70-degree departure angle
- 21,000-pound maximum towed load
Exterior and Upfit Readiness
- Cab-and-chassis configuration
- No expedition body currently installed
- Ready for custom composite expedition body or specialty upfit
- Cab-over layout
- Exterior cab entry steps
- Backup-camera system
- Power and heated mirrors
- PTO preparation package
- Foundation Vehicles can support a custom body build, per seller description
- 96-inch listed width
- 112-inch listed height
- 270-inch listed overall length
- 161.4-inch listed wheelbase
- 115.5-inch listed cab-to-axle measurement
Cab and Interior
- Three-person cab
- Cruise control
- Power door locks
- Power and heated mirrors
- Backup-camera system
- Adjustable tilt steering wheel
- Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering
- Commercial-grade cab trim
- Heavy-duty heat and sound insulation
- Acela-listed AM/FM/XM-compatible 6.2-inch touchscreen stereo
- USB power ports
- 12V power outlet
- Heating and cooling system
Condition Notes
The seller describes this as a body-ready Acela Monterra 6x6 chassis with approximately 27,360 miles and no expedition body installed. No specific cosmetic flaws, mechanical issues, leaks, warning lights, tire condition, restoration documentation, service records, or remaining sorting items have been provided. Buyers should confirm current mechanical condition, restoration records, title/registration details, tire age, CTIS status if equipped, PTO configuration, axle/drivetrain service history, brake system condition, and exact engine/transmission specification.
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