Actros.

Dust and large particles can impede your task. Thanks to the air intake optimally positioned at the upper part of the cabin and the newly developed cyclone pre-filter, up to 80% of dust and large particles are removed before reaching the air filter. This increases the lifetime of the air filter drastically, contributing to a reduction of maintenance costs.

The secondary water retarder is available as an option and offers greater braking power (with up to 3500 Nm of braking torque), higher average downhill speeds and lower weight than conventional oil retarders. It is a wear and maintenance-free auxiliary brake that can be used to perform up to 85 percent of all braking operations. There is no need for an additional oil circuit with oil cooler since the retarder uses the water of the engine cooling circuit.

A wide choice of rear axle ratios matched to various operating profiles also plays a role in keeping fuel consumption low. Economical auxiliary consumers, such as the on-demand power steering pump and new air-conditioning unit also contribute to low fuel consumption. The further advanced hypoid twin axles contribute to low fuel consumption on the Actros.

The Electronic Brake System, includes Anti-lock braking (ABS) and Anti-slip regulation (ASR) as a standard for all Actros models. The system controls the brake system electronically and brakes each wheel individually. It also integrates secondary braking to improve safety and reduce wear.

The Actros comes with an engine brake as a standard: Thanks to this three-stage brake system, which offers up to 230 kW of braking power, safety as well as vehicle control is increased while wear on the service brake is reduced. The engine brake uses the engine as a compressor and constant throttle to provide wear-free retardation. In addition, a high performance, three-stage, wear-free auxiliary brake (for Euro IV/V) offering up to 475 kW of brake power is available for even greater safety, providing more opportunity to keep the service brakes fresh.

The Actros is equipped with an improved engine cooling system which keeps you going no matter the heat. Due to this asset the truck receives a higher engine output even to high ambient temperature or altitude. The high speed fan makes sure that the engine is protected against overheating. Another feature to ensure that the engine stays cool is the automatic down-rating of the engine in case of excessive coolant temperature.

From the front apron and the radiator grille right up to the roof: the striking exterior design with its specific long-distance transport style also lends the newly developed Actros a new dimension in visual terms. Its distinctive hole pattern grille, the sleek mirror design and the attractive cab make the Actros stand out of the crowd. The design of the Actros has been optimised right down to the smallest detail after extensive testing to ensure extremely low wind resistance and reduced fuel consumption.

The wider track and the more rigid design of the newly developed frame ensure improved road holding and better driving characteristics. Further advantages include the 50 mm matrix of pre-drilled holes throughout, the optimised wheelbase and a larger range of wheelbases, frame overhangs and end cross members.

Superior dynamic response, simple handling and low fuel consumption: the automated transmission ensures precise gear selection, short shift times, high driving comfort and optimal economy. Mercedes PowerShift 3 is the tried and tested, high-performance automated gearshift system for your Actros. Shift times are up to 20 percent shorter than with Mercedes PowerShift 2 and up to 50 percent shorter than with Telligent® automated gearshift.

Mercedes PowerShift 3 applies sensitive sensor technology for gear shifting to ensure the right gear selection in accordance with the given driving and load situation. Overrun mode on a downhill gradient is identified and the gear is held. The crawl function with integral manoeuvring mode makes moving off easy and manoeuvring precise and responsive. Mercedes PowerShift 3 provides additional functions such as direct shifting from 1 to R and reverse gears with high ratios for simple manoeuvring.

When it comes to the suspension, the Actros is available with a robust steel suspension or a combination of steel and air suspension depending on the intended application. For use in off-road operations the steel suspension impresses with its robust, solid construction, high performance and loadability. For predominantly road-based operations the Actros can be equipped with steel suspensions on the front axle and air suspensions on the rear axle. The new 4-bellows air suspension helps to deliver good driving dynamics and high ride comfort.