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Mercedes-Benz Axor Mercedes' recently revamped Axor tractor has done well
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in the UK fleet market, despite a high-set cab necessitating a three-step climb. Trim changes include a lower engine tunnel, improved headlamps and rear view mirrors and a lot of interior features borrowed from the flagship Actros range.
The straight-six cylinder engines (available in power outputs up to 430hp) have proved powerful and reliable but are let down by the transmission choices. Although M-B was in the vanguard for semi-automated transmissions, the Telligent is too slaw and now lags behind competitors such as Volvo's I-Shift. Otherwise a nine-speed manual box benefits from power assistance but could do with a split on the upper range.
REASONS TO B • Lively engine O Improved driver comfort • Outdated transmissions VERDICT Better cab comfort means Axor can force its way onto fleet buyers' lists