"Mercedes-Actros": all the fun about the best trucks in the world

"Mercedes Actros" is a family of heavy trucks, as well as truck tractors, the developer and manufacturer of which is the world-famous Stuttgart company. The concern, which produces elegant and luxurious business-class sedans, more than successfully managed to establish the production of such oversized vehicles, whose weight is also from 18 to 25 tons.

Briefly about the machines

The "Mercedes-Actros" models are being produced, starting from 1996. In 2003 they experienced a change in the model range. And for today several different variants of truck tractors differ by wheel formulas. There is a modification of 4х2, 4х4, 6х2 and 6х4. Also, the models differ in chassis and mass options. All versions differ in their bodies and attachments. In general, the concern has established a serious business. Needless to say, these vehicles are assembled at the plant in Wörth am Rhein. And he is one of the largest and largest in the world for the production of trucks all over the world.

A distinctive feature that characterizes the Mercedes-Actros model is the availability of an electronic monitoring system called Telligent. Due to it in real time, the information coming from various sensors is processed, which is installed on different automobile units. In parallel, the control of real loads and, of course, the wear of the power unit, transmission and brakes is carried out. Thanks to this, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the work of the units and to increase the service intervals. This figure is now equal to 150,000 km.

What is interesting to know

Everyone knows that the Mercedes-Benz concern is "number one" all over the world. But this is in terms of cars. And what about the trucks? In this regard, the company also succeeded. Since 2008, it is the first truck manufacturer in the world to install (fully!) A fully automated transmission. And from 2010, production of these vehicles started on the production site in Russia - namely in Naberezhnye Chelny.

Throughout the world, more than 700,000 copies of Mercedes-Actros have been sold. And several thousand of them got into the territory of our country. Some are new, others are with mileage. And the same amount was produced in Russia itself. The most pronounced advantages are an incredibly comfortable cabin (in the best traditions of the company), excellent automatic transmission, excellent handling, practical stepless steering adjustment, soft air suspension and much more.

Appearance

Few people know, but in the development of the car "Mercedes-Actros", a photo of which is presented above, was invested a billion (!) Euro. In addition to money, it took a long time. But the result was more than worthy. This machine boasts a mass of various innovations. "Mercedes-Actros" reviews receive only positive - and this is not at all surprising.

Take, for example, his appearance. The design was developed by Bertrand Janssen. The new truck has spent more than 2600 hours in the wind tunnel! This was important, because only by research it was possible to improve the streamlining of the tractor as much as possible. Than aerodynamics is better - the longevous the truck. The developers of the company "Mercedes" understood this perfectly and achieved a good result. The Mercedes-Actros truck turned out to be not only attractive, but also practical. Particularly pleasing to the drivers of the footboard - they can be thrown away from the lower edge of the grille and stand up to wipe the glass. Another attention is drawn to the wide and sturdy frame. This is very good, especially when driving on broken roads.

Characteristics

And finally a few words about what technical indicators can please the "Mercedes-Actros", a photo of which is presented in the article. The new versions became owners of in-line diesel engines from the OM471 series. 12.8-liter in-line sixes are available in four different versions. The least powerful produces 421 horsepower. Next on the characteristics is a 450-horsepower motor. Behind him - a unit of 480 liters. from. And completes the list of aggregates 510-horsepower engine. And they are controlled by a 12-diapasoned robotic gearbox. The rear suspension has four pneumatic cylinders. The previous version had only two.

The cost of such vehicles is from 100 thousand dollars - for new, modern models, of course. Well, in general, if you need a truck, then the best option is simply not to find.