Mercedes-Benz Arocs

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

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

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
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