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Review of Mercedes-Benz Antos of 2021 of release The ceremonial public premiere took place in September in Hanover at the IAA International Freight Transport Show. This vehicle is capable of any task, the Antos truck with a permissible gross weight of 18 to 26 tons, feels confident with any load and on any regional routes. The Antos design, on the one hand, reveals a clear relationship with the Actros, however, on the other hand, it has a number of characteristic features that give the truck its own uniqueness. The exterior of Antos is very welcoming and in harmony with the city - its primary operating environment. At the same time, the chassis layout, designed for distribution transport conditions, gives the vehicle a strong and stable appearance. The driver's cab in the Mercedes-Benz Antos is 2.30 m wide and in the ClassicSpace version is available in two versions - short (S) and medium (M). The mid-length version is also available with the super-low CompactSpace cab - ideal, for example, for trucks with refrigerated bodies. The premium driver's seat meets all the requirements of ergonomics: the instruments are clearly visible, all controls are at hand, and in general, the driver's workplace is designed as conveniently as possible. The modern multifunctional steering wheel, as well as the thoughtful seat adjustment, further facilitate the driver's working life. All safety systems known from the Actros truck are also available for distribution transport. The following systems are installed as standard: the electronically adjustable EBS braking system with disc brakes, a high-performance engine brake, anti-lock braking system ABS, traction control ASR, as well as a stabilization system. Specialists of the TacomaTruckRepair service, who professionally provide the service of regulating brake systems on trucks(https://tacomatruck.repair/specials), testify that this brake system is one of the best in terms of self-regulation. It almost does not need to be adjusted manually. The third generation Active Brake Assist completes the active safety package for the Antos. The ABA 3 system provides full braking and automatically reacts even to stationary obstacles. Euro VI engines from 175 kW (238 hp) to 375 kW (510 hp) The Antos truck starts with an unusually wide range of Euro VI diesel engines. At the same time, there is a choice of three in-line six-cylinder engines with a displacement of 7.7 liters, 10.7 liters and 12.8 liters. Power ranges from 175 kW (238 hp) for easier single vehicle operation and up to 375 kW (510 hp) for heavy-duty truck and truck tractors in particularly challenging topographic conditions. All engines comply with the Euro VI standard. They are equipped with common rail systems and exhaust gas recirculation. Exhaust gas aftertreatment is carried out using the SCR system with AdBlue injection, as well as an additionally connected oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filter. Fully automatic gearbox for all trim levels Power is transmitted through the fully automatic and fast shifting Mercedes PowerShift 3 gearbox with eight and twelve steps. A special feature of the Antos truck is the possibility of combining the compact OM 936 engines with multistage gearboxes. The result is a reduction in power consumption for fully loaded road trains and tractors with drive systems that are suitably optimized for the payload. For distribution transport, most of which is on urban roads, where many maneuvers in narrow places for unloading are often necessary, the creep mode is especially advantageous: when the crawler gear is engaged in forward or reverse, the driver can control the speed of the Antos with only one pedal brakes. Along with a wide range of driver's cabs, the customer has the opportunity to choose between different sized fuel tanks - depending on what is in the foreground: payload or distance of transportation. As the first special solution for heavy-duty distribution transport, the Mercedes-Benz Antos is a class of its own. The lineup for distribution works satisfies a variety of needs in its segment, depending on the areas of operation. Businesses benefit from its economy and efficiency, bodybuilders benefit from design convenience, and drivers benefit from ease of use, reliability and ease of use.
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