Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Motor vehicle
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The Mercedes-Benz Arocs is a heavy-duty truck, introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2013.[1]
Daimler Truck Holding AG (2019–present)
| Mercedes-Benz Arocs | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler AG (2013–2019) Daimler Truck Holding AG (2019–present) |
| Model years | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Germany: Wörth |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | PowerShift 3 |
| Hybrid drivetrain | 4x2, 4x4, 6x2 DNA, 6x2 ENA, 6×2/2 VLA, 6×2/4 VLA, 6x4, 6x6, 8×2/4 ENA, 8×4 ENA, 8×4/4, 8×4/4 VLA, 8×6/4, 8×8/4 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz Axor |
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 NO position
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 released the Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 as a Lego Technic model with power functions in 2015. The set included working outriggers, dump bed and pneumatic crane. The set had 2793 parts and was the flagship Lego Technic set of 2015.[5]