The new construction Actros: Robust elegance with sophisticated technology
Wörth/Ötigheim
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Mar 31, 2009
Improvements to the new construction Actros at a glance
Feature
Availability
Protective plate for the radiator and engine
Standard for tippers, optional for all Actros trucks with no underguard
Optimised pivoting step
Standard for tippers, concrete mixers, all-wheel-drive dropsiders and all-wheel-drive semitrailer tractors, otherwise optional
Protective mirror shroud
Standard for tippers and concrete mixers, optional for semitrailer tractors and dropsiders
Headlamp protective grille
Optional for all model variants
Mudguard/protective grille for tail lights
Optional for tippers and concrete mixers
Protective plate under main tank
Optional for all model variants in conjunction with 280-litre aluminium, 300 and 400-litre steel tank
12-speed Mercedes PowerShift Offroad automated transmission
Optional for tippers and concrete mixers
Rear axle ratios to reduce rpm
Standard for heavy-duty tippers and concrete mixers
Adjustable exhaust tailpipe behind the cab
Optional for all vehicles with a raised tailpipe behind the cab
Extended wheelbase
Standard for tippers and concrete mixers
Road construction package
Optional for tippers
New Meiller dump truck bodies
Optional for tippers
Construction-site specification with grab rail on the roof
Optional for all model variants
Compressed-air gun
Standard for tippers, concrete mixers, all-wheel-drive dropsiders and all-wheel-drive semitrailer tractors, otherwise optional
Rubber floor mats for driver's and co-driver's side
Optional for all LHD model variants
Sunblind for the side windows for driver's and co-driver's side
Standard on the driver's side on many cab variants, optional on the co-driver's side
Folding table on the co-driver's side
Optional for all model variants
Floodlight on the cab's rear wall
Optional for semitrailer tractors and dropsiders
Light and rain sensor
Optional for all model variants, in conjunction with tinted windows
Further enhancements for the new construction Actros
  • New front end with new trim grille, new front apron, new front-end flap with Mercedes-Benz badge, optimised air-ducting components, new "Actros" and "V8" lettering
  • New main headlamps
  • Sun visor split into three parts
  • Illuminated Mercedes star
  • Illuminated control panel for the air suspension
  • "Normal ride height" switch for vehicles with air suspension
  • Optimised steering
  • New fonts and colouring for the instrument cluster
  • New-look key
  • New seat covers in flat-weave fabric and velour (also available in leatherette as an option)
  • Back-lit star
  • New display
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