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Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Model years2013–
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz Axor
Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×2
Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×4 dump truck

The Mercedes-Benz Arocs is a heavy-duty truck, introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2013.[1]

Construction

The Mercedes-Benz Arocs is aimed at the construction sector; available bodies include dump-trucks, concrete mixers, and tractors, with two, three, or four axles.[2] Weights range from 18 to 41 tonnes (20 to 45 short tons). The Arocs has two main variants – the "Loader" and the "Grounder". The latter is a heavy-duty variant, with thicker 9-millimetre (0.35 in) frame rails.[3]

Engines

All engines are Euro VI compliant:[4]

  • OM473, a new 15.6 litre engine with 386–466 kW (517–625 hp; 524–634 PS) and 3,000 N⋅m (2,200 lbf⋅ft) of torque.
  • OM471
  • OM470
  • OM936

Lego Technic model

Lego has a Lego Technic Mercedes Benz Arocs 3245 model with a power functional pneumatic crane.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty trucks 'Arocs'". The Economic Times. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Neues Schwergewicht für den Bau". Auto Bild (in German). 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Mercedes Arocs is the new force in construction---as previously mentioned by Biglorryblog!". Biglorryblog. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  4. ^ "MERCEDES AROCS 2013: STARKER LASTWAGEN FÜR BAUSTELLEN". Auto zeitung (in German). 28 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245". lego.com.

See also