Mercedes-Benz trucks: tradition and progress of trust

What is the origin of trust? According to dictionaries, it is the belief in honest, fair and trustworthy properties that someone or something has. According to Mercedes-Benz and its motto “Trucks you can trust”, this is the promise that was made more than 100 years ago and has never been broken since.

It all started in 1896, when Gottlieb Daimler, co-founder of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, decided the future of freight transport by delivering the world’s first truck. The truck was basically a motorized wagon, equipped with a 2-cylinder “Phoenix” engine built into the rear. The motor unit generated 4 hp from a 1.1-liter capacity and provided the power for a 1,500 kg payload.

In 1923, another German automotive engineer, Karl Benz, designed a 4-cylinder diesel truck engine. His company, Benz & Cie, was the first to launch serial production of diesel engines for commercial vehicles. Soon after, in 1926, Daimler and Benz merged their companies to produce automobiles, motor vehicles, and internal combustion engines. All machines, including trucks, began to bear the Mercedes-Benz name and to bear the 3-pointed star emblem. Meanwhile, all diesel engines that worked with low quality fuel, reached the index “OM”, which means “olmotor”, which means oil engine.

Production rates experienced a gradual increase in the postwar era. Initially, the brand offered an impressive lineup of L- and N-series trucks. Then, in the 1970s, cab-over-engine versions replaced conventional ones, when Mercedes-Benz introduced its NG (New Generation) truck range. . After a decade, it was succeeded by the new SK (heavy-duty) models. Since the mid-1990s, the company has started giving special names to all of its vehicle series.

The popular Actros

The best-selling long-haul segment is now represented by Actros trucks. The new-generation model range excites with variant vehicle configurations and cabin versions, as well as diversified driveline options and productive safety features. All in all, it provides a cost-effective approach to more customized solutions.

By offering all possible in-cab comforts, the manufacturer is guided by driver satisfaction rather than luxury. The main concern is that a more relaxed driver is a safer driver.

The Actros is available with a choice of 4 engine displacements and 16 power ratings producing from 238 hp to 625 hp. As promised by the brand, each engine unit is designed to deliver maximum fuel efficiency, torque and drivability and minimal noise and emissions. In addition to saving fuel, the engines have the ability to reduce AdBlue consumption and overall maintenance costs.

The technology that supports the performance of the Actros truck includes 4 groups of systems: Braking, Assist, Safety and Economy.

The company’s promise of unsurpassed reliability results in long-lasting operation, as demonstrated by dealers and customers who entrust their business to Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. It is well known that it is one of the leading offerings in the heavy truck range in the second hand markets.

The productive Antos

The heavy duty layout is the work area for Antos trucks. This offer is specifically developed for delivery jobs from 18 t. The range of applications covers grocery transportation, tanker truck or dry bulk transportation, as well as retail supply services. In addition to all the efficiency and safety-enhancing features of the Actros line, the distribution model variants are equipped according to volume-oriented and payload-sensitive transport requirements.

The efficient Atego

Atego truck models represent the light and medium duty solutions for distribution and construction applications. Its payload variations range from 6.5 t to 16 t. The Atego engine offering included 2 displacement and 7 horsepower, generating from 156 hp to 299 hp.

Profit in both distribution and construction is especially dependent on operational efficiency. For this reason, all trucks on the line have a single entry step, making entry easy. In addition, urban and interurban layout can benefit from simplified cross-section access to the cab through the special shift of the manual gear lever (on the dashboard). Regarding construction operations, efficiency is increased with double cab options and all-wheel drive models.

The robust Arocs

But when it comes to really tough construction jobs, Mercedes-Benz offers to rely on its specialty vehicles from the Arocs model range. To ensure the toughest tasks, the designers created a fully galvanized cab, further reinforced with the high-strength flexible frame. Additionally, the creators claim this is done without compromising economics, as they managed to combine high payloads and exceptional reliability with the lowest possible running costs.

The flexible Econic

Whether used for in-city distribution and tasks in the area of ​​operations or in tight rural locations, such as garbage collection or as a fire fighting appliance, the Econic truck features exceptional maneuverability and visibility. The low-entry cab serves for quick, efficient and safe entry / exit to facilitate labor-intensive operations, while the panoramic windows ensure unmatched visibility to the front and sides. There are 2 diesel power units available (with a power of 299 hp or 354 hp), responsible for clean operation.

In general, all Mercedes-Benz models demonstrate the company slogan for trust and the slogan in turn permeates all company projects.