MERCEDES-BENZ

BRAND OFFERS CUSTOMIZATION FOR THE AROCS LINE IN BRAZIL

With the arrival of the Arocs 8x4 to the Brazilian market, Mercedes-Benz raised the bar for strength, robustness and technology for off-road trucks in Brazil. This new off-road giant of the three-pointed star was born in real Brazilian operations, based on customer needs, being designed to withstand extreme conditions, demanding topographies and challenging routes.

This commitment by Mercedes-Benz takes on even greater contours with the offer of solutions for the specific demands of each customer. This is due to the dedicated service provided by the Customer Customization Center, CTT (Custom Tailored Trucks).

CTT's specialized work relies on the involvement of professionals from Engineering, Production, Sales, Marketing, Controlling and Parts & Services. Through the team's performance, Mercedes-Benz gains flexibility to offer customized products dedicated to each transport company's request.

Arocs customizations available for mining...The portfolio of items specially customized for the Arocs already has the following specific items for mining operations:

-General key protection box, with lock

-Wheel nut torque indicator

-Gyroflex with rotating light

-Tilt valve support

-Vertical windshield wiper

-Fuel tank cap and ARLA 32 protection

-Additional hour meter installed on driver's door

-Preparation for installation of monitoring cameras and fatigue sensor

In addition, the Alliance Truck Parts line of parts and accessories for Mercedes-Benz and multi-brand vehicles also offers other specific solutions for off-road operations.

Arocs 8x4 can receive weighbridges from 20 to 24 cubic meters...The Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 is an extra-heavy dump truck that revolutionized off-road operations in Brazil, being indicated for mining, heavy civil construction and major infrastructure works.

The Arocs has technical capacity for up to 58 tons of PBT - total gross weight and 150 tons of CMT - maximum traction capacity, depending on the operating conditions. It is a truck prepared to receive weighbridges from 20 to 24 cubic meters of volumetric load capacity.

Arocs 8x4 technical data summary:

-Engine: OM 460 LA

-Power: 510 hp @ 1,800 rpm

-Torque: 2,400 Nm @ 1,100 rpm

-Automated transmission: 12-speed PowerShift G340

-Clutch: 400 mm double-disc

-Distance between axles (1st and 3rd axles): 4,550 mm

-Distance between front axles: 2,000 mm

-Distance between rear axles: 1,450 mm

-Rear swing: 750mm

-Overall length: 8,217 mm

-Height (unloaded): 3,700 mm

-Width: 2,508 mm

-Turning radius: 11.6m

-Turning circle (wall to wall): 23.2 m

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