Capital Equipment News June 2018

In an environment where diesel prices have gone up 42% between January 2016 and April 2018, Hafkamp states that fleet operators now have their eyes on lower total cost of ownership more than ever. He reasons that, based on a 6x4 long haul truck-tractor, available figures show that fuel makes up to 62% of vehicle related costs. As a result, there is particular attention on fuel efficiency on the new Actros. Dietz says low fuel consumption is ensured by three key factors, namely advanced fuel efficient engines, Mercedes Powershift 3 transmission and optimised aerodynamics. The new Actros is available in two new engines variants; the 12,8- ℓ 6-cylinder in-line engines available in Euro III and Euro V versions. The Euro III OM460’s new in-line 6-cylinder layout has been optimised and comes with higher torque at lower engine speeds. It is available in four engine output ratings from 360 hp (365 kW) to 450 hp (330 kW) and torque ranging from 1 800 Nm to 2 200 Nm. The OM471 Euro V’s common-rail X-Pulse injection system has the ability to boost the pressure from 1 160 bar in the common rail system to an injection of up to 2 700 bar in the individual injectors. This results in a fine spray pattern, leading to an optimised combustion cycle. As a result, the new Actros achieves up to 7% fuel savings on the Euro V version, and 4% on the Euro

Product programme

Active BrakeAssist4 warns the driver of imminent collisions with pedestrians and automatically initiates partial braking.

Long haul 6x4 Actros

Distribution 6x4 Actros

Hazardous goods

6x4 Actros

2645 LS – Euro III

2645 LS – Pure

2645 LS – Euro III

2645 LS – Euro V 3345 S – Euro III 4x2 Actros 4x2 Actros 1842 LS – Euro V 1836 LS – Euro III

4x2 Actros

1840 LS – Euro III

1842 LS – Euro III

TALKING POINTS

“Efficiency is the sum of the details. With several features that speak to lower cost of ownership, greater safety and maximised availability, we offering our customers a new level of road efficiency with the new Actros.” Jasper Hafkamp, Executive Director, Daimler Truck and Bus Southern Africa

Service intervals have been extended to 80 000 km on the Euro V, translating in up to 6% lower maintenance costs

“The Active Brake Assist 4 system – with Proximity Control Assist – initiates emergency braking if there is a risk of a collision. It is the world’s first emergency brake assistance system in the transport sector which can also detect moving pedestrians.”

The vehicle has a greater focus on safety, with five new safety assistant systems available

Michael Dietz, Head of Global Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Trucks

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