What is the origin of trust? According to dictionaries, it is the belief in the honest, fair and trustworthy properties that someone or something has. According to Mercedes-Benz and its slogan “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 capacity of 1.1 liters and provided the power for 1500 kg of payload.
In 1923, another German automobile engineer, Karl Benz, designed a 4-cylinder diesel truck engine. His company, Benz & Cie, was the first to launch series 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, came to bear the Mercedes-Benz name and bear the emblem of the 3-pointed star. Meanwhile, all diesel engines running on low-grade fuel achieved the “OM” index, which stands for “olmotor”, which stands for 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 the 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 began 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 variants of vehicle configurations and cab versions, as well as diversified driveline options and productive safety features. Ultimately, it provides a cost-effective approach to more customized solutions.
By offering every possible comfort inside the cabin, 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 displacements and 16 power ratings producing from 238hp up to 625hp. As promised by the brand, each power unit is designed to offer maximum fuel efficiency, torque and driveability and a minimum of noise and emissions. In addition to saving fuel, the engines are empowered to reduce AdBlue consumption and overall maintenance costs.
The technology behind 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, proven by dealers and customers who entrust their business to Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. It is well known that this is one of the leading heavy duty truck range deals in second hand markets.
The productive Antos
Heavy distribution is the area of work for Antos trucks. This offer is specifically developed for delivery jobs from 18 t. The range of applications covers grocery transportation, bulk and tanker trucking, as well as retail supply services. In addition to all the efficiency and safety-boosting features of the Actros line, the distribution model variants are equipped in accordance with volume-oriented and payload-sensitive transport requirements.
The efficient Atego
Atego truck models represent light and medium solutions for distribution and construction applications. Its payload variations range from 6.5 t to 16 t. The Atego engine offering comprises 2 displacements and 7 power ratings, generating from 156hp to 299hp.
The benefit both in the field of distribution and in the field of construction depends especially on operational efficiency. For this reason, all trucks on the line feature a single entry step, making entry easy. In addition, urban and interurban layouts can benefit from simplified transverse access to the cab through a special manual gear lever offset (on the dashboard). When it comes to construction operations, efficiency is increased with crew 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 special vehicles in the Arocs model range. To ensure the toughest jobs, the designers created a fully galvanized cab, further reinforced with the high-strength flexible frame. Furthermore, the creators claim that this is done without compromising on economy, as they managed to combine high payloads and exceptional reliability with the lowest possible running costs.
The flexible Econic
Whether it is used for distribution tasks in the city center and in the area of operations or in tight rural places, as garbage collection or as a fire apparatus, the Econic truck features outstanding maneuverability and visibility. The low-entry cab provides fast, efficient and safe entry/exit to facilitate labor-intensive operations, while panoramic windows ensure unmatched visibility to the front and sides. 2 diesel power units are available (with a power of 299 hp or 354 hp), responsible for clean operation.
Generally speaking, all Mercedes-Benz models demonstrate the company motto about trust and the motto in turn permeates all company projects.