Mercedes-Benz Arocs

Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Model years	2013–
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

Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×2

Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×4 dump truck

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

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]

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

• Media related to Mercedes-Benz Arocs at Wikimedia Commons
• List of Mercedes-Benz trucks
• List of Mercedes-Benz vehicles