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Early reliability problems— now sorted —scared off Actros buyers in
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the early days but, with a range revamp under its belt a couple of years ago, the Actros has emerged as a top tractor. Fleet buyers have the Long Distance cab, while the flat floor Megaspace cab attracts drivers.
Power currently comes from a range ol V6 and V8 engines, though long-term (2007+)these engines will be replaced by a new line-up of straight-six motors for all DaimlerChrysler trucks worldwide. Currently V6 runs from 31010 460hp, while the V8 looks after the high-power and is available, in special edition format, up to 620hp.
M-B led the market with automated manual transmissions with its EPS, now Telligent, transmission back in the early 90s; it now lacks functionality and intelligence compared with the autos from ZF and Volvo.
REASONS TO BUY Driver comfort *Technology leader 0 Auto transmission lacks functionality of competitors VERDICT One of the tractor front runners