Mercedes-Benz Axor

Mercedes -Benz Axor is the name of a truck series of Mercedes -Benz ( Daimler Trucks division ), part of the Daimler AG.

Axor of the first production series with high roof

Premiere 2001

The new series Axor broke in the summer of 2001, the heavy series of smaller model Atego - from (15 and 18 -ton truck ). It covers with tonnages 18-26 tonnes from the spectrum between the large number Actros Atego and the mentioned model. In contrast to the smaller Actros Axor is not equipped with the V6 diesel OM 501 LA, but with the in-line six -cylinder OM 906 LA from the Atego. This is related to services 170-205 kW ( 231-279 hp ) or 850-1120 Nm, about closes the enlarged to 7.2 liters OM 906 LA ( OM 926 LA then as indicated ) with a capacity of 240 kW ( 326 hp) and 1300 Nm. The largest version of the R6 is the 12 - liter OM 457 LA with 265-315 kW ( 360-428 hp) and 1850 to 2100 Nm.

Even at launch, Mercedes- Benz presented the new series was introduced on the Atego cab variants S, S extended, L ( 1 bed) and L high roof (2 beds)) and various wheelbases between 3150 mm and 6300 mm at. These were combined with different structures such as dump trucks, semi-trailers and flatbed. As the gear types G42/5-5 with 5 courses, G60/6-6 and G85/6-6 with 6 courses and a 12 -speed transmission ( 6-speed basic gearbox with splitting, 1 reverse ) were from the Atego available.

Mercedes Axor 1829 Facelift I

First Facelift (2004)

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2004, finally came the facelift in which the headlights and the rest of the front were more aligned with the new Actros (since March 2003). Remained the driving force, but they could now with a new hydraulically operated gearbox called G131 -9 ( a four-speed basic gearbox with splitting and Creep (Crawler ), as well as a reverse gear ) or the equally new G85 -6 with the Telligent automatic gearshift system ( one of the Actros technology assumed) and among others, the Telligent braking and driving assistance systems (ABS, ASR, BAS, etc. ) as well as other functions such as to Wankregulierung offers can be combined.

In addition, Mercedes revised as in the other two series the complete cockpit, which comes from then on modern and car - even and is available in three different versions: as a distribution, long distance transport and comfort version, with all vehicles equipped with the distributor cockpit are fitted, an additional charge may be equipped with the other two types but. The distribution cockpit also has a narrow parapet in order to simplify the trapdoor to the passenger seat and can be fitted on request with a middle seat. The long-distance comfort and variant a wide parapet with additional shelves, quality surfaces ( comfort) or many shelves on the engine tunnel ( long distance ). Another important innovation was the widened beds, which are now 64.5 cm (bottom) and 70 cm (top) advised sufficiently wide and is used to increase the comfort have a strong duty slatted frame.

For the 2006 model year was the Atego Euro 4/5-Motoren that are combined with BlueTec technology already known from the Actros. Some of the previous engines were developed, some new were added. The new engines in detail:

Second Facelift (2011)

2011 received the Axor another facelift. Was redesigned front of the vehicle, which now looks more like the Actros the 3rd generation.

Mercedes Axor II Facelift

Successor models 2012

With the transition to EU VI of the Axor obtain two different successors. In heavy distribution of Mercedes -Benz Antos takes over, during Mercedes -Benz Arocs is the solution specifically for the site traffic. The famous Axor there will still be parallel to the EU III, IV and V applications.

Other areas of application

The Bundeswehr introduces in late 2007 partially militarized vehicles of this type, to replace the existing truck 5 ton class (Mercedes Benz 1017 ).

The Agency for Technical Relief uses vehicles of the type with Rosenbauer construction as equipment vehicle 1

Sources

• Mercedes -Benz Axor catalog 2001, 2008, 2011, and

Mercedes -Benz website

• Motor overview of the new AXOR generation:

Mercedes -Benz Germany - Trucks - Axor - Motors

• Daimler AG. 2004th "The new Mercedes -Benz Axor: Completely revised and extended model series". Media Daimler July 15 html ( accessed on 24 November 2011)
• Daimler AG., 2011. " Mercedes -Benz Axor: Engine comparison ." Mercedes -Benz Homepage Nov. HTML ( accessed 25 November 2011 ).