The new Actros was launched in Europe in 2011, but the models now introduced to Africa and the Middle East have been specifically configured to meet the high requirements set by Mercedes-Benz Trucks for market suitability. Extensive technical and product modifications were made to the European Actros to ensure the new vehicle lives up to its brand reputation of trucks you can trust in these tougher regions.

In addition to more than 60 million test kilometres globally, the new Actros trucks were tested under extreme local conditions and full loads, yielding a fuel saving of 6% as compared to their predecessor. They covered more than 16 million test kilometres in South Africa during development at the East London plant’s engine durability test department.

The new Actros is available with one of two new engine variants:

The OM460 Euro III is based on proven technology, and the new in-line 6-cylinder layout has been optimised to deliver higher torque at lower engine speeds, a broader torque range, and a viscous fan clutch that all contribute to impressive overall fuel consumption savings. Pump-line nozzle injectors and single cylinder heads ensure particularly robust technology. It is available in four engine output ratings from 265 kW up to 330 kW, with torque ranging from 1 800 Nm to 2 200 Nm.

The OM471 Euro V engine is the most efficient and environmentally responsible in the new range. The high efficiency of the new 12,8 litre in-line 6-cylinder engine is achieved by the unique common-rail X-Pulse injection system which boosts pressure from 1 160 bar in the common rail system to an injection pressure of up to 2 700 bar in the individual injectors. This enables an extreme fine spray pattern, leading to an optimised combustion cycle. It also comes with exhaust gas recirculation. Exhaust gases are treated with SCR technology with AdBlue injection. The new OM 471 engine is available in two output ratings, from 310 kW up to 330 kW and a peak torque from 2 100 Nm to 2      200 Nm.

The new Actros models are fitted as standard with the Mercedes Power shift 3 – a fully automated 12-speed transmission – for fast, correct and precise gear changes. The economy drive programme, standard on all highway truck-tractors, ensure a particularly economical driving style. Power shift 3 results in 50% faster shift times, thereby easing the driver’s workload and helping to prevent errors.

The new Actros will be launched in Zambia on 17 October 2018 by Southern Cross Motors. Don’t miss the big event! Contact Southern Cross Motors at +26(0) 97-764-0766 or +26(0) 97-774-0232 for more information.

The crawl and hill holder functions are fitted as standard on the new
Mercedes PowerShift 3 automatic transmission and helps taking off without rolling on steep gradients.

The best in efficiency is achieved in the OM471 Euro V engine, while environmental criteria are met.