Mercedes-Benz presents a new Actros for the Brazilian market

Since 2010, Mercedes-Benz Actros has become very popular truck in Brazil. It was chosen by a huge number of carriers. Construction of Actros was almost identical to the European version, which imposes restrictions on using of these trucks on bad quality roads. This is confirmed by the statistics: most of the Actros truck are used in the South and Southeast of the country, where roads are much better. Mercedes-Benz concern has considered this and introduced a new version of the Actros, designed specifically for the market conditions in Brazil.

Mercedes-Benz Actros for the Brazilian market is based on the 3rd generation of Actros. So actually the new truck is a deep modernization, but not a completely new model. This choice was made because of economical, reliability and structural strength reasons. For example, the Brazilian Actros is equipped only with a 13-liter OM 460 engine rated of 460 or 510 hp. Trucks are available as a 6x2 or 6x4 tractors.

Appearance of the new Actros is also changed to meet the requirements of the market. It has an increased ground clearance (front bumper became higher by 35 mm), which has a positive impact during the off-road operations. Plastic material has become stronger. Instead of expensive headlight units new Actros uses round headlights of polycarbonate. They are cheaper to maintain and more resistant to penetration. Inside the cab there is an air-conditioning as standard equipment, and a new bed with an anatomic mattress.