Mercedes-Benz T 2

Mercedes-Benz T2
Manufacturer:	Daimler Benz
Production period:	1967-1996
Previous model:	L 319
Successor:	Vario

T 2 denotes a series of vans that was built by Daimler-Benz from 1967 to 1996 . The T 2 is also known as the Düsseldorfer Transporter (hence also called "DüDo" by enthusiasts and collectors), as it was built at the Düsseldorf plant until 1991/1992 ; The transporter was only given the designation T 2 later after the introduction of the smaller T 1 . The T 2 was then produced in the Ludwigsfelde plant , where the IFA W50 and L60 had been built until 1990 . Since the second generation, the model has also been assembled in the Spanish assembly plant in Alcobendas . With the generation change to the third generation, the T 2 series was given the name Vario .

Mercedes-Benz T 2 (old), type: 309, 310, 313

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Mercedes-Benz L 407 D 35 flatbed truck, (built 9 / 1977–9 / 1981) with double cab
Production period:	1967-1986
Designs:	Panel vans , flatbed trucks , minibuses
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.0–2.3 liters (59–64 kW) Diesel engines : 2.0–5.6 liters (40–96 kW)
Length:	5065-6996 mm
Width:	2100-2405 mm
Height:	2385-2750 mm
Wheelbase:	2950-4100 mm
Perm. Total weight:	3.49-6.79 t

The T 2 came on the market in 1967 as the successor to the L 319 large van series . The T 2 was available as a panel van , flatbed truck (also as a double cabin ; often referred to as a DoKa) and minibus . From 1977 the body for panel vans and station wagons / minibuses was also available in a larger width, the so-called "wide mouth". In the same year, the series underwent its first facelift, which made its appearance recognizable by the more modern rear lights and rubber-reinforced bumpers. Inside, a new dashboard and crank windows instead of the sliding windows that were common up to that point made life easier for the driver. The triangular windows in the door were also designed as hinged windows. There were also new control levers and handles as well as a steering wheel with a non-slip coating .

In 1981 there was a second facelift ; a new, black plastic grille and a wide plastic bumper. At the same time, the Düsseldorf plant is equipping the large vans with a new interior trim. In addition, the ignition key was now generally used to start. Up to now, an ignition key in the form of a cylindrical metal pin usually had to be inserted to start the engine. This established electrical contact. Until 1981, the parking light and the low beam were also switched on in two stages with the pin key. With the direct injection engine, a start button had to be pressed to start the engine, as the key variant was only available as an option.

At the beginning of the 1970s, the T 2 was also available for a few years under the brand name Hanomag-Henschel . Daimler-Benz had bought up Hanomag-Henschel's truck division some time beforehand. Headlights and radiator grille differed in appearance from the Mercedes-Benz counterpart, otherwise the vehicles were identical and were manufactured together with the Mercedes-Benz T 2 in Düsseldorf.

All variants of the T 2 were widespread; They were used as delivery vans, light construction site vehicles , fire and police vehicles , ambulances, parcel delivery vehicles for the German Federal Post Office (mostly with sliding doors on the driver and passenger side) and for special applications, for example for the German armed forces . They achieved fame under the nickname "Berliner Wanne" as the (often dented) emergency vehicles of the Berlin police , which their officers used to use. a. promoted to demonstrations and riots. Furthermore, the T 2 series was used as an NBC, radiation and respiratory protection vehicle in the long version for the fire brigades of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate; To this day, the Trier professional fire brigade relies on a T-2 transporter.

The production of box vans and flatbed trucks in Germany ended after around 540,000 units in 1986, but the bus continued to be produced for a while. In today's streetscape you can often still find the first generation as a residential bus .

Some of these DüDos of the model series 406 D and 407 D were equipped with the inline four-cylinder diesel engine OM 615 or OM 616, which was already known from the W 115 series (the so-called "Stroke Eight", since it was produced from 1968) was. The most popular drive, however, was the most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine from the W 115 (model 240 D), which developed 48 kW (65 hp) or later 53 kW (72 hp). Daimler-Benz also used the same engine in the smaller T 1 series . Most of the T-2 transporters (408 D, 508 D, 608 D, O 309) were ordered with the in-line four-cylinder diesel engine type OM 314 with 3780 cm³, which has a peak output of 59 kW (80 hp) or a few years later brought 63 kW (85 hp). Furthermore, there was a 95 kW (130 PS) engine ( OM 352 ) for the six-ton ​​chassis (613 D) in the last few years of construction .

There were also variants with gasoline engines throughout the construction period . The corresponding sales names for this were initially 408 and changed over the years to 409 and 410 (bus version O 309). Various variants of the M 121, M 115 and M 102 series have been installed as engines over the years.

During the construction period - depending on the model - up to three different rear axle ratios were available.

Engines

model	Identification code	cylinder	Displacement	power	Torque	Years of construction
with diesel engine:
406 D	OM 621 VIII	Row 4	1988 cc	40 kW (55 PS) at 4350 rpm	113 Nm at 2400 rpm	1967
406 D	OM 615 D 22	Row 4	2197 cc	44 kW (60 PS) at 4200 rpm	126 Nm at 2400 rpm	1968-1974
407 D	OM 616	Row 4	2404 cc	48 kW (65 PS) at 4200 rpm	137 Nm at 2400 rpm	1974-1982
407 D		Row 4	2399 cc	53 kW (72 PS) at 4400 rpm	137 Nm at 2400 rpm	1982-1986
408 D / 508 D / 608 D	OM 314	Row 4	3758 cc	63 kW (85 PS) at 2800 rpm 59 kW (80 PS) at 2800 rpm	235 Nm at 1800 rpm 228 Nm at 1800 rpm	1968–1986 (408 D until about 1972)
613 D	OM 352	Row 6	5675 cc	96 kW (130 PS) at 2800 rpm	363 Nm at 2000 rpm	1977-1986
with gasoline engine:
408	M 121	Row 4	1988 cc	59 kW (80 PS) at 5000 rpm		1967
408	M 115 V 22	Row 4	2197 cc	63 kW (85 PS) at 5000 rpm		1968-1974
409	M 115 V 23	Row 4	2307 cc	66 kW (90 PS) at 4800 rpm	160 Nm at 2000 rpm	1974-1982
410	M 102 V 23	Row 4	2299 cc	70 kW (95 PS) at 5200 rpm	170 Nm at 2500 rpm	1982-1986

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  Mercedes-Benz T 2 (1967–1981) with a mobile home

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  Mercedes-Benz L 508 D tow truck

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  Mercedes-Benz T 2 with high roof and sliding door after facelift (1981–1986)

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  Mercedes-Benz T 2 in the version as a minibus (O 309)

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  Mercedes-Benz 508 D ambulance from 1986

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  Hanomag-Henschel F 46 with T-2 body

Mercedes-Benz T 2 (new), type: 667, 668, 669, 670

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Production period:	1986-1996
Designs:	Panel vans , flatbed trucks , minibuses
Engines:	Otto engine : 2.3 liters (77 kW) Diesel engines : 2.3-4.0 liters (58-103 kW)
Length:	5450-7210 mm
Width:	2180 mm
Height:	2560-2720 mm
Wheelbase:	3150-4250 mm
Perm. Total weight:	3.49-7.50 t

The second, completely newly developed generation of the T 2 came on the market in 1986 and was built until 1996. The hood had become a bit longer, the design overall more angular. Although the term “Vario” was only introduced in the third generation, it is often used in “normal language” - due to the almost identical appearance - also applied to these vehicles. The T 2 (new) was primarily equipped with diesel engines. The following diesel variants were available: 507 D, 508 D, 511 D, 609 D, O 609 D, 611 D, O 611 D, O 614 D, 709 D, 711 D, 714 D, 809 D, 811 D, 814 D and 814 DA (A stands for charged / turbo). The Mercedes-Benz 510 model was the only T 2 (new) with a petrol engine, the M 102. In times of high diesel prices, the 510 enjoyed increasing popularity as it was suitable for conversion to LPG (liquid gas). In 1991/1992, production of the T 2 was relocated from Düsseldorf to the Ludwigsfelde plant, where the successor model Vario also rolled off the assembly line from 1996 (until 2013).

Engines

Sales description	Cubic capacity cm 3	Bore × stroke mm	Motor series	Power kW (PS) in min -1	Torque Nm at min -1	construction time	Injection system
Line four-cylinder - petrol engine
510	2299	ø95.5 × 80.25	M 102	70 (95) 77 (105) 5100	185 2200-2700	1986-1996	Carburetor
Line four-cylinder - diesel engine
507 D	2399	ø90.9 × 92.4	OM 616	53 (72) 4400.	137 2400	1986-1989	In-line injection pump line nozzle holder
508 D	2299	ø89 × 92.4	OM 601 D23	58 (79) 3800	157 2000-2800	1989-1996
609 D, 709 D, 809 D	3972	ø97.5 × 133	OM 364	66 (90) 2800	266 1400-2200	1986-1992
				63 (86) 2800 Euro-1	254 1400-2200	1992-1996
711 D, 811 D			OM 364 A (charging)	85 (115) 2600	378 1400-1500	1986-1992
				77 (105) 2600 Euro-1	358 1400-1500	1992-1996
611 D, 711 D, 811 D			OM 364 LA (charge air cooling, supercharging)	77 (105) 2600 Euro-2	345 1200-1500	1994-1996
814 D, 814 DA (4 × 4)				100 (136) 2600	408 1400-1600	1987-1992
				100 (136) 2600 Euro-1	428 1300-1800	1991-1994
614 D, 714 D, 814 D, 814 DA (4 × 4)				103 (140) 2600 Euro-2	500 1200-1500	1994-1996

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  MB 711 D flatbed truck with double cab and glazier body

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  MB 507 medical troop car , note the higher doors of the van

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  T-2 bus with Plaxton minibus body and right-hand drive

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  "Berlin tub"

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  MB 510 Berlin city cleaning with M 102, automatic and catalytic converter

Web links

Commons : Mercedes-Benz T 2  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ History of the Mercedes-Benz Transporter
2. ↑ Mercedes-Benz Espana, SA ( Memento from December 20, 2009 in the Internet Archive )
3. ^ Axel Gröblinghoff: Eifel trucks - commercial vehicles from Eifel and the surrounding area 1940-2000 . Hürtgenwald 2009.
4. ^ Axel Gröblinghoff: Eifel trucks - commercial vehicles from Eifel and the surrounding area 1940-2000 . Hürtgenwald 2009.