Mercedes-Benz Antos

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Mercedes-Benz Antos
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Overview
Manufacturer Daimler Truck
Also calledMercedes-Benz Antos
Model years 2013-2021
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz Axor

The Antos truck is a commercial vehicle manufactured by Daimler Truck. The Antos together with Arocs succeeded Axor. It was announced in May 2012 with a formal launch scheduled for September 2012. [1]

The Antos is available as either a platform trucks or tractor units with the axle spacing ranging from 2,650 mm (104.3 in) up to 6,700 mm (263.8 in) with weights from 18t.

The Antos is available with a range of 13 power options from 175 kW (238 PS; 235 bhp) to 375 kW (510 PS; 503 bhp), all with Euro VI compliant 6-cylinder engines [2] in three sizes: the OM 936 with 7.7 L, the OM 470 with 10.7 L, and the OM 471 with 12.8 L. [3]

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References

  1. "The new Mercedes-Benz Antos – the heavy-duty short-radius distribution truck". Daimler press release. 10 May 2012. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  2. "Responsive Euro VI engines". Mercedes-Benz. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  3. "IAA Commercial Vehicles: Daimler Already Presents Extensive Product Offensive Today". Daimler press release. 2 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2012.