You’ll always find plenty of used Econics for sale at Truckpages – both those that can enter the ULEZ and older, non-Euro 6 models suitable for less congested environments.
The Econic is famous for being a rubbish truck. That doesn’t mean it’s no good – on the contrary – it just means that it has historically been sold for refuse collection duties.
The low entry cab and excellent five star all round vision standard sets it out from most other models of truck (perhaps the Dennis Elite aside).
We are seeing increasing numbers of Econics fitted with different bodies – especially scaffold bodies and mixers, as they spend most of their lives inside urban environments where direct vision of pedestrians and cyclists is all important.
With the Econic you get the quality build and extensive R&D investment that comes from buying the three pointed star.
There are always plenty of used Econics for sale here at Truckpages – make sure you check that the refuse equipment is designed for the job you have in mind.
Available as a 4×2, 6×2 or 8×2 the Econic is available with gross vehicle weights of 18, 26 or 32 tonnes. Revised models were introduced in 2006 for Euro 4/5, 2008 for EEV, 2014 for Euro 6, (see detailed timeline below).
REFERENCE: TG1784. Mercedes Benz Econic 2629. 6×4 crew cab. Euro 5. Double drive hub reduction. Suspension front and rear. Reversing camera. Blue tooth hands free kit. Fitted with Faun refuse...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 5 2011 26T Mercedes Econic, Powerlink, Faun Omega Trade Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers Livery, Under...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6, 2018, 6x2RS, Mercedes, Dennis, Trade Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers Livery, Under Body and Bin...
Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2021-04-13 *DONCASTER* CREW CAB, A/C, DOUBLE HUB REDUCTION, OLYMPUS – ROSROCA, TERBERG SPLIT BIN LIFT MoT:...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6 2017 26T Mercedes Econic, Olympus Dennis Beta Lift Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers Livery, Under...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6, 2018, 6×2 RS, Mercedes, Hillend Powerlink, UTL Trade Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers Livery, Under...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers Livery, Under Body and Bin Lift Weighing System, 4-way hard disc Camera...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6, 2017, 26T, Mercedes Econic, Dennis Olympus with Beta Trade Lift Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6 2016 26T Mercedes Econic, Olympus Terberg Omnidel Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers Livery, Under Body...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6, 2016, Mercedes Econic, Dennis Olympus, with Terberg Omnidel Lift Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers Livery,...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6 2017 26T Mercedes Econic, Olympus with Dennis Beta Trade Lift Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system,19m3 body, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in...
The Yard, Woodend Lane, Cam Dursley, GL11 5HT
Co Tyrone,
BT79 8HE
Euro 6 2017 26T Mercedes Econic, Powerlink with UTL Trade Lift Digital Tachograph, CD Player, Reverse camera system,19m3 body, Automatic gearbox. Additional notes ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE – Painted in Customers...
The Econic was originally launched way back in 1998 and sold as many as 8,000 units in its first ten years.
2001: Introduction of 6×4 Econic
2002: Gas powered Econic launched
2003: Econic gets 326hp engine
2004: Introduction of 8×4 Econic
2005: 5,000th Econic produced
2006: Major revisions including Euro 4, rear axle, larger mirrors & dashboar
2008: Engines available at Euro 5: OM906LA for 238 and 286HP or the larger OM926LA for 326HP all going through an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission.
2009: More than 1,500 Econics sold in a year
2010: EEV, seat belts, load measuring, raising/lowering and ASR as standard
2011: 10,000th Econic delivered
2013: Euro 6 Econic launched
2014: New Econic Natural gas version launched
2015: From March Active Brake Assist & Lane Keeping Assist added as standard
2018: ActiveBrakeAssist4 added to Econic as standard
2020: Announcement of electric Econic for 2021
Econic Image Gallery
The new Mercedes-Benz Econic 1838 4×2 refuse collection vehicle is being used in the high-traffic market districts of the London borough of Lewisham. From early morning until late in the evening, the Econic works there as a “mobile waste compactor”, without bothering residents, market suppliers and market visitors with noise and emissions.
Mercedes-Benz Econic Chassis from above
The leading British roadbuilding specialist Tarmac is using new concrete mixers (photo) and tippers based on the four-axle Mercedes-Benz Econic 3235 L chassis on London construction sites.
Mercedes-Benz Econic as an Airport Scissorlift
Mercedes-Benz Econic 2635 L
Biffa, one of the UK’s leading refuse collection and recycling companies has a fleet comprising an ever-increasing number of Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks. 43 new Econic vehicles will be brought into service for refuse collection including, for the first time ever, five skip loaders and hookloaders for practical testing in London, have just been delivered. The phot o shows the Econic 2630 L refuse collection vehicle (left) and the Econic 1827 L skip loader.
The “DirectVision cab” of the Econic makes it possible to enjoy an excellent all-round view of the surrounding traffic thanks to the deep, panoramic windscreen and full-height, glazed folding side door as well as the lower seating position of the driver. The Mercedes-Benz Econic was therefore honoured with a five-star rating as part of London’s “DirectVision Standards” guideline.
Mercedes-Benz Econic as a Tractor Unit
Latest Mercedes Econic News
32-Strong Econic Fleet for New Business Startup
Greener Ealing is a brand new trading company belonging to Ealing Council (West London) and has commissioned 32 Econic refuse collection vehicles as part of a major investment in new equipment. Brand new Econic fleet for Ealing Council The Econic Specification Supplied by Dealer S & B Commercials, the 26-tonne 6x2 chassis have rear-steer axles that enhance manoeuvrability and are fitted with FAUN Zoeller Variopress compaction bodies and bin lifts. A further three, which will have dual compartment Selectapress bodies with a 70:30 split by the same manufacturer, are still to be delivered. As specified by Greener Ealing the Econic…>
Council Buys Mercedes Econics for Refuse Collections
The most impressive piece of news is that local councils are actually investing in infrastructure for providing services to the residents of the borough. Many councils will outsource the work or underinvest in a fleet renewal programme, but the ULEZ is forcing the hands of some boroughs. Lewisham has acquired no fewer than 39 Econics over the last few years. The council’s latest order of 24 Econics went to Mercedes-Benz Dealer Orwell Truck & Van to complete their waste collection and recycling vehicle replacement programme, adding to the 15 Econics acquired a couple of years ago. One of Lewisham Council's…>
Well, we are confused. It seems that Dennis Eagle won the tender for Reigate & Banstead council’s new refuse trucks. Nothing out of the ordinary there. However they are supplying eleven new Mercedes-Benz Econics. The trucks are fitted with Dennis Eagle Olympus Twin Pack compaction bodies, so there you are. Crystal clear. The Econics were supplied by Mercedes Dealer City West Commercials and are significantly cleaner in terms of emissions than the seven-year-old vehicles they have replaced. Their OmniDEL triple bin lifts, meanwhile, are electrically operated – not only are they quieter than the lifts used on previous refuse collection…>
Where trucks are working across London, responsible truck operators will increasingly specify low-entry cabs, not just for ease of access, but mainly for improved direct vision and enhanced safety for pedestrians and other road users. Long the mainstay of the refuse collection world, these low entry cabs will be specified as tippers, scaffolding, refrigerated trucks and – as Eurovia Contracting have – grab loaders. The Mercedes Econic is one of the major players in the low entry cab market – although others are starting to play catch up. Eurovia Contracting decided that the safety of its staff and other vulnerable…>
Most people looking at the front of an Econic would think “Refuse Truck”. There are an increasing number of operators recognising the benefits in terms of cab access and all-round visibility that these low entry cabs can offer. Of course, they are not ideal for every operation, but one involving a crew and local work – especially in urban environments – then they should be on every operator’s shortlist for an 18 or 26-tonner. Early Adopter Infrastructure support service leader Amey were an early adopter of the Econics for use in…>