"Mercedes" - widely known in the automobileworld brand. Firm "Daimler", which produces "Mercedes", was born not yesterday and long ago took its place in the sun. It is difficult to name a class in which we will not see the famous circle - the logo of the brand. Cars with claims to chic, trucks, tractors and even Formula 1 race cars. Moreover, all of the above, with the exception of the latter, have many options, each of which can be further divided.
So are the group trucks.It should be noted that both the Mercedes truck and the Mercedes truck, having a common name, are only separated by the last numbers in the index. For example, today's Actros flagship is initially a truck, but at the same time, under this name there is a whole series of tractors with different wheel formulas and payloads. In addition, we note that official circles speak of an agreement between a complex of factories in Naberezhnye Chelny (producing KamAZ trucks) and German representatives, which should result in the assembly of a flagship tractor in Russia.
Description
Just like the flagship Mercedes-Benz, Axorbelongs to the family of heavy trucks. The first car was assembled in early 2001. In 2004, restyling was carried out, then in 2006, the Axor model range was supplemented with two- and three-axle trucks. Their production continues. Having a modern look, Aksor became the middle link in the line of heavy trucks produced by the Daimler concern. The leader in the lineup is the flagship Actros, the younger representative is Atego.
To date, the family of the middle brotherconsists of two-axle tractors, trucks, as well as chassis for the installation of various types of bodies. Biaxial have a mass of 18000 kg and are presented in two versions with wheel formula all-wheel drive (4x4) or standard (4x2). Also in the lineup of Mercedes-Benz Axor there are three-axle trucks. Full weight - 26,000 kg. Drive on one or two axes. Chassis "Axor" is also available on 2, 3 or even 4 axles. In the latter version, the wheel formula 8x4 is used (two axes are leading).
Rama, like many other elements, "Axor"borrowed from an older brother. But before the start of production, all used units were reworked specifically for this line, which is a transition between the oldest, heaviest, and the youngest, easiest models. The cabin in the "Axor" passed from the younger version, and the customer is given a choice between 4 types, from the shortest, to the longest, with one or two sleeping bags. Despite the fact that she moved from the younger version, the truck driver can be confident in the quality of the car "Mercedes". Tractors equipped with cabs with berths, the width of which is equal to one meter.
Power plants and related
The choice of motors for the line is limited to threeversions. The maximum power of the motor proposed for the "Axor", will be 428 liters. with. More powerful motors are put only on the older version. All new cars, regardless of the engine, are equipped with 12-speed gearbox and disc brakes. Separately, it should be noted auto-lock and anti-skid system. Despite the lower class of the car, on the winter roads, she will be able to move as well as her older brother.
Compare with the older model
Further description will continue by comparing the tworulers - the hero of our review and the Mercedes-Benz Actros. The first interesting detail that distinguishes these two models is that the Axor was developed in Turkey, at the Turkish factory Daimler. Accordingly, the car turned out for warmer countries, which does not prevent it from driving around in central Europe (and Russia as well). Further, it can be noted that the Turkish model received an in-line engine, in contrast to the traditional V-shaped. The developers claim that this design will reduce fuel consumption and simplify maintenance for the owner of Mercedes-Benz Axor. The margin of safety from the frame of the elder brother is most welcome on the roads, which sometimes can simply be called directions. The dashboard is simpler than the flagship, but has not lost its informative value.
It is worth noting that the new car has become moreDemanding on the quality of diesel, although its consumption is lower than that of domestic trucks. Russian craftsmen managed to solve this problem by adding a couple of additional filters to the fuel supply system. Unlike his older brother, Axor has problems with the flow of glands. The plant knows this, but no changes have been made so far. Therefore, the driver can recommend to have on the road spare.
Also to the ingenuity of the Turks (read, tominus Mercedes-Benz Axor) can be attributed to the unification of liquids, as a result of which the car simply does not want to wind up in extreme cold. However, if the standard battery is normal, then it is able to pull out the motor. Problems can be with the tips of steering rods. The rear ones are removable, but if the front ones fail, then the part will have to be replaced entirely. Now we analyze several models of the line "Axor".
1835
First, let's look at the characteristics of the car Mercedes Benz Axor 1835. For example, take the option of a truck tractor.
So:
- wheel formula - 4x2;
- loading capacity - 18 000 kg;
- pneumatic drive;
- engine - 354 liters. s., model OM 457 LA;
- Euro 3;
- volume - 12 liters;
- 9 Manual;
- 1 bed;
- saddle height - 1.15 m.
1840
Like the previous model, the Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 has a maximum carrying capacity of 18,000 kg.
Characteristics:
- pneumatic drive;
- engine - 401 liters. with. OM 457 LA;
- Euro - 3;
- 6-cylinder, in-line;
- Max. speed - 90 km / h;
- fuel tank - 650 l;
- 16 manual transmission;
- 2 seats + 2 beds;
- height - 3500 mm;
- length - 5800 mm;
- width - 2500 mm (according to European standard);
- wheel formula - 4x2.
1840 LS
The Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 LS has many similarities with its predecessor. Two additional letters in the name mean an improved version.
Options:
- the wheel formula is also 4x2 (in general, 3 axles are used for more powerful tractors and trucks);
- load capacity - 18,000 (like the older brother, the first two digits of the model give an idea of this parameter);
- engine - 412 liters. with.;
- cylinder arrangement, volume and type are identical.
The package includes an air conditioner, a proprietary radio (Mersedes), a motor brake and a more powerful heater (4 kW against two on the previous model).
Также за счет более высокой кабины в характерной "Cap" above the windshield are spacious compartments for every little thing you need on the road. Larger things, like a jack, are located in a drawer under the bottom bunk. Reasonableness "Mercedes" allows you to control the electric hatch from the bottom bunk, turn on the light and the heater, while the standard buttons are located on the dashboard.
Conclusion
Напоследок пару слов о ценовой политике.When buying a new truck, the load capacity, comfort, ease of management, etc. are of interest. Each customer has his own list. And all this has the German Actros. But it is positioned as a flagship, so such a purchase is a rather expensive pleasure. At the same time, he has a younger brother, Mercedes Benz Axor, which we described in the review. It is cheaper, although it is not very different from the older brother. And overpay for the flagship or not - it is up to the buyer to decide.
