MERCEDES-BENZ

NEW VERSION OF THE AXOR 8X4 2019 TRUCK
Following the motto 'The roads speak. Mercedes-Benz hears', the brand has just released an 8x4 version of the extra-heavy truck Axor 3344 (off-road platform), which was developed to meet a demand from Breda Logística for more cargo capacity in the severe application of eucalyptus transport from field to industry.The Mercedes-Benz solution was created in partnership with Suspensys / Randon, with the participation of Breda Logística itself. As a result, the Axor 3344, which leaves the factory in the 6x4 version, gained a 2nd directional front axle, implemented by Suspensys / Randon, becoming an 8x4 truck that offers more load capacity, reaching 56,000 kg of PBTC in use with 3-axle semi-trailer of the romeu and julieta type."We are always listening carefully to what customers and the roads tell us, using this experience as a reference for creating new solutions and improving those already established in the market due to their quality, efficiency and profitability," says Roberto Leoncini, vice -president of Sales, Marketing and Parts & Services Trucks and Buses of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil. "This is the case of Axor 8x4 developed from a demand of Breda Logística, customer and long-time partner of our Company".

Mercedes-Benz meets specific customer demandsThe development of the extra-heavy Axor 3344 8x4 off-road platform for wood transport was coordinated by the Customization Center for Customers (CTT), an area created by Mercedes-Benz to meet the special requests of transport companies.Through the operation of CTT, Mercedes-Benz gains flexibility to offer products increasingly dedicated to every need of transport companies. With customization, the Company provides vehicles that are fully suited to the most diverse applications, meeting the particular needs of each customer.

The 8x4 version of the Axor 3344 is also the result of partnership work. In this case, Mercedes-Benz produces the 8x4 kit and Suspensys / Randon performs the implementation. This includes the 2nd directional front axle, the 4-blade suspension and the steering system. In addition, various items are optionally available to customers such as vertical exhaust, vertical wiper, automatic headlamp ignition, general key protection, rear protection and 'Giroflex' signaling."We are technology providers and customized solutions, increasing flexibility and gaining agility for customer service," said Leandro Correa, executive manager of Suspensys / Randon. "This is all about the history of Suspensys / Randon, which has always been a company specializing in the development of customized solutions for the market, tailoring trucks, bodywork and implements to the various demands of cargo transportation."Among the advantages offered to customers, Guilherme Schiochet, Suspensys / Randon sales coordinator cites the guarantees offered by Suspensys / Randon and Mercedes-Benz. "They are two brands of weight, consecrated in the market, that guarantee a guarantee for the truck and the implement 8x4, besides the quality and reliability of the products. Both companies have expertise, technology and engineering teams prepared to meet each new customer and market demand. "

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