Mercedes-Benz Zetros

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Zetros as an earthquake relief vehicle in Japan
Zetros as an earthquake relief vehicle in Japan
Zetros
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks
Production period: since 2008
Previous model: Mercedes S2000
Successor: none
Technical specifications
Engines: OM 926 LA
Power: 240 kW
Perm. Total weight: 18/27 t
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Zetros is a truck series of the Mercedes-Benz brand from Daimler AG , which is mainly designed for heavy off- road use . The vehicles in this series are built at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth .

history

The predecessor and test vehicle of the Zetros was the S2000. The S2000 was presented in 2002 and built by Rába in Hungary. The Zetros was first presented at the Eurosatory 2008 Paris Military Exhibition and the 2008 International Motor Show .

properties

The conception as a hooded vehicle leads to very good driving characteristics in the field and to a low vehicle height. The engine is quickly accessible for maintenance work without tilting the cab. The Zetros is a long-nosed car and is only available with permanent all-wheel drive, off-road reduction and three differential locks (front, center and rear) . The fording depth is 800 mm, optionally 1195 mm are possible.

drive

The Zetros is supplied with the in-line six-cylinder diesel engine OM 926 LA with a displacement of 7.2 liters and 240 kW (326 hp). Engines with emission limit values ​​according to Euro 3 and Euro 5 are available. The drive train has permanent all-wheel drive and a transfer case with an off-road ratio of 1: 1.69. The Zetros is built with a 9-speed manual transmission as standard. Alternatively, it can also be manufactured with a fully automatic transmission from the Allison brand . A Zetros 2743 with an output of 316 kW (430 hp) was exhibited at a military fair in Paris.

Motorhome based on the MB Zetros
Zetros 6 × 6 of the Bundeswehr
Mercedes-Benz Zetros (Special Pioneer Regiment 164).
Paul Zetros 3543 8 × 8 TA, exhibited at the IAA 2018
Mercedes S2000 6 × 6 (military version)

landing gear

The vehicle is built on a ladder frame that allows for high levels of torsion. Single tires with spring-damper coordination for off-road use.

  • Zetros 1833 (4 × 4) . The Zetros 1833 has two axles with a 4800 mm wheelbase and a gross vehicle weight of 16.5 t or 18 t.
  • Zetros 2733 (6 × 6) . The Zetros 2733 has three axles with a 4750 mm + 1450 mm wheelbase and a permissible total weight of 25 t or 27 t.
  • Zetros 2743 (6 × 6) . The Zetros 2743 has three axles with a 5050 mm + 1450 mm wheelbase and a permissible total weight of 27 t.
  • Zetros 3543 (8 × 8). The Zetros 3543 has four axles including a steered 9-t trailing axle and a payload of max. 22 t (special conversion by Paul Nutzfahrzeuge ).

commitment

Civil

Thanks to a concept similar to that of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog , the Zetros is also very versatile. In the civil sector he is z. B. Basis for all-terrain mobile homes. Zetros trucks are also used for agricultural transport. In disaster control, he is employed by fire departments and the THW , among others .

military

Starting in 2015, chassis for the Algerian army will be built in Algeria (Algeria's National Company of Industrial Vehicles (SNVI) for Algerian defense ministry).

The Bulgarian army ordered several vehicles for transport tasks as early as 2009. In 2012, an additional 30 Zetros 2733A 6 × 6 were ordered.

As of 2012, the Bundeswehr has procured a total of 110 Mercedes Zetros, 12 of which have been stationed in Afghanistan since 2013.

The German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen handed over 70 Mercedes-Benz Zetros to Jordan on January 14, 2018.

Web links

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

Individual evidence