Mercedes Benz truck delivers Zetros trucks to Ukraine Defense Ministry

Leinfelden, Germany- Mercedes Benz Trucks., has delivered over 100 highly off-road-capable Zetros trucks to the Ukraine Ministry of Defense. The delivery includes a variety of vehicle types for logistical and military support duties. With the sturdy trucks, the Ukrainian military hopes to increase its operational capacity for supply and defense. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is also receiving significant services from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks in relation to the vehicles. Drivers finished training programs and deployments with the new cab-behind-engine vehicles even before the Zetros were delivered. The German Foreign Office and the German Ministry of Defense jointly supervise and carry out the German government's support effort, which provided the funding for the purchase.

The Mercedes-Benz Zetros from earlier deliveries have been utilized for a number of months by the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior for a variety of disaster relief missions. The vehicles are used by local aid workers to clean roads, remove debris, and provide supplies to the populace in hard-to-reach places. The vehicles aid in reconstruction wherever conditions allow.

 Needs-based equipment for special logistical tasks in Ukraine

The majority of the new vehicles for Ukraine have permanent all-wheel drive and are outfitted for a variety of transport jobs. The range of the allowable gross vehicle weight is 16.5 to 40 tons. Depending on the truck, the extremely off-road competent trucks use an OM 460 six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with 265 to 350 kW (360 to 476 horsepower). A 12.8 liter engine may produce up to 2300 Nm of maximum torque. For access to the engine compartment for maintenance and repairs, the hood can be opened separately from the cab. As a result, the cab remains distinct and can be used for communication technologies and as a safe zone.

The off-road specialist Mercedes-Benz Zetros is made for challenging terrain. Steep slopes, slick surfaces, and navigating through forests The Zetros frequently makes it possible to travel through terrain that would otherwise need detours thanks to its potent engine, 16-speed transmission, and two-stage transfer case. The huge slope and gradient angles, as well as the fording capability, are advantageous for transportation with a heavy payload on tough terrain. Even if one or more of the wheels loses traction, the engageable differential locks can still produce propulsion. Even at high speeds and on slick roads, the seat position behind the front axle guarantees a generally smooth driving experience and strong vehicle control.