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Mercedes Tractor Unit - Standard Trucks for Sale (183)
Mercedes know how to make a tractor unit. They have been selling tractor units across the world for longer than any other company. At Truckpages we list all types of Mercedes tractor units, from the smallest Axor to the largest Arocs and Actros examples right up to the Actros SLT for heavy haulage (although these are few and far between). The mainstay of the Mercedes tractor unit range is, of course, the Actros. Modern looking and well-engineered, the Actros tractor unit sets the standard for others to be judged by. Older models in the early 2000’s had not quite such a good reputation, but Mercedes have spent millions on R&D to make sure that their tractor units are as good as they can be.
Used Mercedes Tractor Units
The most popular configuration for Mercedes tractor units in the UK is in 6×2 form – the 4×2 versions are only for low GTW operation in urban environments or for trucks that spend a lot of time on the continent where the extra axle is not needed. You can also specify a 6×4 Mercedes tractor unit – these will usually be for heavy haulage or for a truck operating in building sites or other uneven surfaces.
Latest Mercedes Tractor Unit - Standard Trucks News
Modern Mercedes Actros Trucks with 100-Year-Old Names
Boxer, Goliath and Tommy Boy are names that hark back to a bygone era of road transport. They’re also the names chosen by Black Country haulier FSW Storage & Distribution to adorn its latest Mercedes-Benz trucks. The fourth-generation family concern is proud of its long history, so decided to call its new Actros tractor units after three of the shire horses used by founder Thomas George Fuller to pull coal on carts during the 1920s. Smartly finished with colour-coded paintwork and chrome Kelsa light bars, the trucks are additionally fitted with Jost sliding fifth wheels and camera systems The Mercedes…
Small-Cabbed Actros Direct Vision Stars Seals the Deal for eStar
To operate inside London and a number of other cities beyond 2024, truck operators have to ensure that their vehicles reach a minimum of three direct vision stars. One way of achieving this was used by the UK’s largest wholesale supplier to the veterinary industry by switching from tractor units with big, flat-floored cabs, to narrower, lower variants. That means the narrow cabbed, 2.3m wide version of the Actros (still easier for us at least to use the now discontinued ‘Antos’ model name to help to understand the size of cab we are talking about). Working from National Veterinary Services’…
Mercedes Actros Beats Competition on Fuel at Midlands Haulier
Black Country-based hauler Andyfreight is voting with its feet. This means buying more Mercedes Actros tractor units as they have outperformed other manufacturers’ vehicles on the fleet on fuel consumption. The company has just added another three tractor units to the six supplied by Dealer Midlands Truck & Van last year, and will be taking delivery of a further eight in the spring. With average returns of 11.27 mpg, even Andyfreight’s previous-generation Actros are half a mile per gallon ahead of its trucks by two other manufacturers, while a single unit from a third brand trails a lot further behind.…
Short Lead Times Result in First Mercedes Actros order in 5 Years
Caledonian Logistics has ordered 35 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in rigid and tractor unit form – their first Mercedes Actros order in five years, due in part to short lead times frrom the German manufacturer. The Aberdeenshire-based company’s 35 new vehicles are being supplied by local Dealer BLS Truck & Van and are the subject of contract hire agreements with Mercedes-Benz Finance. Most are replacing trucks by two other manufacturers that have reached the ends of their contract hire terms. However, Caledonian Logistics is also increasing its total fleet strength by a couple of vehicles, to 80. Caledonian Logistics has ordered…
New Limited Edition Mercedes Actros L Driver Extent+ Revealed
The new ‘Mercedes Actros L Driver Extent+’ limited edition truck builds on the success of the Edition and Edition 2 limited run Actros specials from previous years. This new special edition model will be strictly limited to a production run of 150 units. The model’s front panel flap features Actros lettering in elegant dark chrome plus a badge visibly identifies the truck as an exclusive Driver Extent+ and limited special edition model. This new special edition model will be strictly limited to a production run of 150 units The truck features exclusive decals in matt grey. This adds colour highlights…
