Mercedes-Benz Arocs
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| image = MERCEDES-BENZ Arocs 963-8-H, Aasloop.jpg
| model_years = 2013–
| assembly = Germany: Wörth
| manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz
| predecessor = Mercedes-Benz Axor
| transmission = PowerShift 3
| drivetrain = 4x2, 4x4, 6x2 DNA, 6x2 ENA, 6×2/2 VLA, 6×2/4 VLA, 6x4, 6x6, 8×2/4 ENA, 8×4 ENA, 8×4/4, 8×4/4 VLA, 8×6/4, 8×8/4
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The Mercedes-Benz Arocs is a heavy-duty truck, introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2013.{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/auto/daimlers-new-mercedes-benz-heavy-duty-trucks-arocs/slideshow/18238853.cms|title=Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty trucks 'Arocs'|date=29 January 2013|work=The Economic Times|accessdate=29 January 2013}}
Construction
The Mercedes-Benz Arocs is aimed at the construction sector; available bodies include dump-trucks, concrete mixers, and tractors, with two, three, or four axles.{{cite news|url=http://www.autobild.de/artikel/mercedes-arocs-vorstellung-3807759.html|title=Neues Schwergewicht für den Bau|date=29 January 2013|work=Auto Bild|language=German|accessdate=29 January 2013}} Weights range from {{convert|18|to|41|t|ST}}. The Arocs has two main variants – the "Loader" and the "Grounder". The latter is a heavy-duty variant, with thicker {{convert|9|mm|in|adj=on}} frame rails.{{cite news|url=http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/mercedes-arocs-is-the-new-force-in-construction---as-previously-mentioned-by-biglorryblog#.UQg4Rr9yGE0|title=Mercedes Arocs is the new force in construction---as previously mentioned by Biglorryblog!|date=29 January 2013|work=Biglorryblog|accessdate=29 January 2013}}
Engines NO position
All engines are Euro VI compliant:{{cite news|url=http://www.autozeitung.de/auto-neuheiten/mercedes-arocs-2013-lkw-bau-lastwagen-kipplaster-gn398549|title=MERCEDES AROCS 2013: STARKER LASTWAGEN FÜR BAUSTELLEN|date=28 January 2013|work=Auto zeitung|language=German|accessdate=29 January 2013}}
- OM473, a new 15.6 litre engine with {{convert|517|-|625|hp|kW hp PS|abbr=on|order=out}} and {{convert|3000|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque.
- OM471
- OM470
- OM936
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Lego Technic model
Lego released the Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 as a Lego Technic model with power functions in 2015. The set included working outriggers, dump bed and pneumatic crane. The set had 2793 parts and was the flagship Lego Technic set of 2015.{{cite web|url=https://shop.lego.com/en-US/Mercedes-Benz-Arocs-3245-42043|title=Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245|website=lego.com}}
References
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See also
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- List of Mercedes-Benz trucks
- List of Mercedes-Benz vehicles
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