Mercedes-Benz Antos

• World first Antos with Allison automatic transmission with torque converter

• New engine generation delivers maximum efficiency

• Safety-related assistance systems

• Optimised workplace

The Mercedes-Benz Antos with a permissible gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 18 to 26 t and a gross combination weight of 40 t is at home in the heavy distribution sector. Its economy, safe handling and environmental compatibility are attributes that also enable it to score in the municipal service sector.

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The product line-up includes two-axle and three-axle tractor units with four different wheelbases each, two-axle chassis with eleven wheelbases, and three-axle variants with leading or trailing axle and a trailing axle with twin tyres. The frame has a continuous hole pattern and variable extensions to facilitate the installation of bodies.

For the first time Mercedes-Benz is showing the Antos with automatic transmission with torque converter. The exhibits include the platform chassis of an Antos 2535 L 6x2 in the outside areae at the Munich show.

New engine generation delivers maximum efficiency

The strong variations in regional topography and different loads call for a corresponding spectrum of engine outputs. The range comprises four six-cylinder in-line engines with displacements of 7.7 l, 10.7 l, 12.8 l and 15.6 l. The output ranges from 175 kW (238 hp) for light-duty operations as a rigid vehicle to 460 kW (625 hp) for heavy-duty truck/trailer and tractor/semi-trailer combinations. Maximum efficiency is a matter of course for the heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz engines: all the engines combine lively response and very smooth and quiet running with low fuel and AdBlue consumption, and long service intervals of up to 120 000 km between engine oil changes.

Mercedes-Benz takes the strain out of daily work for the Antos driver, particularly when manoeuvring at tight unloading points and in urban traffic, by providing fully automated and fast-acting PowerShift 3 transmissions with eight or twelve gears as standard. To suit the engine and area of operation, a total of six transmission variants – right up to a variant with 16 gears – are available for the Antos.

Safety-related assistance systems

The standard specification includes the electronically controlled EBS braking system with disc brakes all-round, a highly effective engine brake, the anti-lock braking system ABS, Brake Assist and acceleration skid control ASR. Electronic helpers support the driver in critical situations – from standard-fit Stability Control Assist and the optional Lane Keeping Assist or the latest-generation Active Brake Assist 3 to a driver airbag.
Mercedes-Benz offers various safety packs for the Antos.

Optimised workplace

With a width of 2.3 m and low entry, the Antos offers great sight lines, is agile and allows easy, safe entry and exit. The ClassicSpace cab is available in short and medium-length versions. The Antos can also be had with the low CompactSpace cab.

Show exhibits

The dropsider chassis of an Antos 2535 L 6x2 can be seen in the outside area at the Munich show. For the first time Mercedes-Benz is displaying an Antos with an Allison automatic torque converter transmission. The chassis has been prepared for later operation as a waste collection vehicle with a body by Faun.

Visitors are also able to see an Antos 2533 L 6x2 with a dropsider chassis in the outside area. The body of this rear-loading waste collection vehicle comes from tipper manufacturer Zöller.