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)
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he 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.
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.
Not happy with a straightforward top of the range truck? Always looking for that something extra for the pinnacle of the fleet? Mercedes may well have the answer for you, (assuming you aspire to the three-pointed star). They have brought out a new limited edition run of 400 examples of the Actros 2 just launched…
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Who wouldn’t want to own one of the first trucks on UK roads that uses cameras to replace rear-view mirrors? Scott Reynolds took one look at the MirrorCam technology from Mercedes-Benz and immediately thought, YES. The Managing Director of Sheffield-based waste management specialist DSM was a guest of local Dealer Northside Truck & Van at…
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As a small haulier with seven trucks, a canny move is often to buy late, low mileage, used trucks. With seven trucks – all of which are Mercedes Actros and all bought used – Geoff Woodcock had adopted this used truck buying policy for years, including low-mileage Mercedes-Benz Approved Used units acquired from Roanza Truck…
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You would never expect to hear that the type of mirror a truck has fitted could sway a brand loyal truck operator from switching truck brands. That’s what appears to have happened with C&D South West when buying Mercedes-Benz for the first time. However, C&D South West’s new Managing Director Lorna Hammond came to a…
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Where there’s muck… Five new trucks and trailers costing some £1.5 million to haul waste around 60 miles each a day from a recycling centre in Islington, north London just five miles up the road to a waste processing plant in Edmonton. That said, these roads are heavily congested and safety has to be of…
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