Mercedes-Benz T 2

T 2 denotes a series of Mercedes -Benz vans, which was built from 1967 to 1996, Daimler -Benz. The T 2 is also known as Düsseldorf vans ( in professional circles DüDo ) since it was built until 1991/92 at the factory Dusseldorf. After the production of the T 2 was Ludwigsfelde plant, where until 1990 the IFA W50 and L60 were built. Since the second generation of the model was mounted in the Spanish assembly plant Alcobendas. With the change in generation to the third generation of the T 2 series then received the name Vario.

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Mercedes Benz T 2 ( old ) model: 309, 310, 313

Mercedes -Benz L 407 D 35 flatbed, ( Year: 09.1977-09.1981 ) with double cabin

The T 2 came in 1967 as the successor to the large-capacity van series L 319 on the market. The T 2 was as a panel van, pickup (also called a double cabin, often referred to as DoKa ) and minibus available. As of 1977, the body of van and bus was also in a larger width, the so-called "wide mouth", available. In the same year, the series underwent a first model of care that their appearance at the more modern tail lights and rubber- reinforced bumpers made ​​itself apparent. Inside, a new instrument panel and crank instead of the usual sliding window of the driver 's life easier. The triangular window in the door were also performed as opening windows. In addition, there were new control levers and handles, and a handy coated steering wheel. 1981 there was a second facelift; a new black plastic grille and a wide plastic bumpers. At the same time, the Düsseldorf factory, the large vans equipped on top with a new interior trim. In addition, it has now started generally by key rotation. Until now had to start the engine usually an ignition key in the form of a cylindrical metal piece, or alternatively was also like a nail, are inserted. So that the electrical contact has been established. By 1981, even the parking lights and the low beam is turned on in 2 steps with the wrench. When Direkteinspritzermotor had to be pressed until the engine leapt, as the key version was only available as special equipment to start a start button.

In the early 1970s, the T 2 was for some years also available under the name Hanomag -Henschel. Daimler -Benz had bought the truck sector of Hanomag -Henschel before some time. Headlights and grille differed in appearance from Mercedes counterpart from, otherwise the cars were identical and were made together with the Mercedes T 2 in Dusseldorf.

All variants of the T 2 were widespread; they were used as delivery vans, light construction vehicles, fire engines and police vehicles, ambulances, parcel delivery vehicles of the German Post Office (usually with sliding door on the driver and passenger side) and for special applications, such as for the Bundeswehr. Celebrity they gained the nickname "Berlin tub " as (often battered ) vehicles for the Berlin police, among other things, their officials so transported to demonstrations and riots. Furthermore, was the Series T 2 as ABC, radiation and respiratory protection vehicle in the long version in the fire service of the State of Rhineland -Palatinate in use; today is the professional fire Trier on a T-2 transporter.

The production of box and flatbed ended in Germany in about 540,000 copies in 1986, the bus was, however, still continued to be produced for a while. In today's streetscape is often found as the first generation still Wohnbus.

Some of these DüDos the model series 406 D and 407 D were performed with the in-line four -cylinder diesel engine OM 615 or OM 616 fitted, which was already known from the passenger car series W 115 ( the so-called " Stroke Eight ", as produced from 1968). Favored drive, however, the most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine from the 115 W (model 240 D ), the 48 kW ( 65 hp ) or later 53 kW (72 hp) was made ​​. The same engine used Daimler -Benz also in the smaller T series 1 The majority of T-2 transporter ( 408 D, 508 D, 608 D, O 309) was ordered with the series four-cylinder diesel engine of the type OM 314 with 3780 cc pointing to a peak power of 59 kW (80 hp) and a few years later 63 kW ( 85 hp ) brought it. Furthermore, there was in the last years of construction, a 95 -kW (130 - hp ) engine (OM 352 ) for the six-ton ​​chassis (613 D). Throughout the construction period, there were also versions with petrol engines. The corresponding sales designations purpose denominated initially 408 and changed over the years 409 and 410 ( O bus interface, 309). As engines diverse variants of series M 121, M 115 and M 102 were built over the years.

Over the construction period were, depending on the model up to 3 different rear axle ratios to choose from.

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Mercedes -Benz L508D tow

Mercedes -Benz T 2 with high roof and sliding door after facelift ( 1981-1986 )

Mercedes -Benz T 2 in the version as a minibus (O 309)

Mercedes -Benz 508 D Ambulance from 1986

Hanomag -Henschel F46 with T-2 body

Mercedes -Benz T 2 (new), model: 667, 668, 669, 670

The second generation of T 2 was launched in 1986 to market and was built until 1996. It was a completely new design; the hood had become a bit longer, the total angular design. Although the term "Vario" was introduced only with the third generation, it is often in the " normal usage " - because of the virtually identical appearance - applied to these vehicles. The T 2 (new) was primarily equipped with diesel engines. These were the diesel variants: 507 D, 508 D, 511 D, 609 D, O 609 D, 611 D, 611 D O, O 614 D, 709 D, 711 D, 714 D, 809 D, 811 D, 814 D and 814 DA (A stands for wheel ). The Mercedes -Benz 510 model was the only T 2 (new), who possessed the M 102 with a gasoline engine. In times of high diesel prices enjoyed increasing popularity of the 510, since it was suitable for conversion to LPG ( liquefied petroleum gas ). 1991/92 production of T 2 from Dusseldorf was relocated to the factory Ludwigsfelde, where the successor Vario from 1996 rolled off (until 2013).

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MB 507 Medical Team car, note the higher doors of the van

T -2 bus with Plaxton Minibus construction and right-hand drive

"Berlin tub "

MB 510 Berlin city cleaning with M 102, automatic and catalyst