1 14 Mercedes-Benz ZETROS 6x6 Truck
However, if you ever need a bit of extra assistance, experienced colleagues at our service outlets around the world will be happy to help you. They will look after your vehicle optimally and carry out service and repair work to the same standards as our production facilities. A reliable vehicle that can smoothly and swiftly switch between paved and non paved surfaces even when transporting heavy loads. Lastly, there are several spare channels on the included radio receiver. These will be welcome if you have a trailer that needs a channel or two for tipping, support legs, third axle, hydraulics and so on. The radio suits the truck and possible intended uses perfectly.
Mercedes-Benz has, for now, designate it as a show vehicle, with no hint of when it will be made available, or how much it will roughly cost. With the PURE series, which is characterized by a classic and pure basic cabin construction, ACTION MOBIL was able to create a real little powerhouse. When the day is done, the mobile home switches from extreme performance to extreme luxury. The truck sports a 5.6 by 2.4 meter (18.4 by 7.9 feet) luxury apartment on its back. If that's not enough space for you the Zetros can activate its electrically operated, carbon fiber skinned extension.
PURE cabin on Mercedes Zetros
It is designed to deliver outstanding performance on rough ground. The Zetros is highly intuitive – making it easy for drivers to unlock its full potential. And to ensure it stays up and running, cleaning, maintenance and repairs are simple to carry out. The Team Raffee 6×6 model is available here & the TR 4×4 model is available here. Both these links are from the ever-reliable AsiaTees online store.
A fully completed version will then be shown at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover on the 25th of September. Despite its luxurious focus, the Zetros mobile home hasn’t forgotten its practical roots, either. The vehicle can carry 300 liters of water and 600 liters of diesel, and power is supplied by lithium-ion batteries, backed by a solar energy system. Failing these, the car also has a separate power generator onboard. It also has two independently-operated, diesel-powered hot water systems, so you’re never without a hot shower on the go.
Construction
Especially the Zetros semitrailer tractor sets new standards in handling tough off-road challenges with high payload. At the other end of the rig are a set of four metal mud flaps. They’re attached by tiny screws in a somewhat complex assembly. The threads on a couple of ours were stripped from over-tightening at the factory. We tapped a larger thread and installed bigger hardware but found the metal quite soft. Second repair attempt was simply using a longer bolt with locking nut on the other side.
For a heavy towing truck, the wheel and tire choice is completely appropriate. Tread pattern is good for an off-road capable truck and besides all that, they just look fabulous. The Zetros with Mobile Home is not your typical camp-by-the-canyon kind of vehicle. It has a massive 7.2-liter in-line six engine producing 326 horsepower, paired to a six-speed automatic transmission that puts the power to good use on all four wheels. The Zetros continues a legendary tradition and is considered the specialist for extreme terrain, thanks to outstanding traction and supreme mobility. Decades of off-road expertise and innovative technology are combined to produce this modern truck concept for extreme operations.
PURE 5000 ZETROS
The drive train is wonderfully tough, but that’s not all to love with this machine. The scale cabin features integrated and functional spare wheels mounted on a swing-out bracket behind the rear window. There’s ample clearance for most scale trailers on the hitch plate behind it and they just look great. The cabin itself is plastic and is coloured silvery-gray.
Besides great driving comfort, the modern and ergonomic cab also offers immense stowage space thanks to the seat being positioned behind the front axle. A balanced distribution of the axle loads, its quiet and safe driving characteristics and the low vehicle centre of gravity are further advantages. Once we got the drive shafts sorted out, the next thing to improve was power efficiency and torque. We installed the all-in-one HobbyWing Fusion 1200kv motor and ESC in place of the 55-turn brushed motor. The truck ships with a 55-turn brushed 540 motor, a 9kg steering servo and a pair of 4.5kg shifting servos for high/low and diff lock duties.
However, the servos and radio gear are not, so keep that in mind if you plan any extended outdoor adventures. The radio transmitter requires 4x AA batteries and the truck runs best on a 2000mAh to 2500mAh 3S 25C+ LiPO battery. It would run acceptably on 2S or even NiMH stick packs and there’s sufficient room in the battery tray for up to 5000mAh 2S LiPO or 3500mAh NiMH stick packs. We’ve been using 2200mAh 3S 30C packs and the truck has been perfect.
There’s an additional pair of functional spare wheels mounted up top. That’s 12 aluminium wheels and heavy-duty tires for this Zetros 6×6 truck! The wheels feature attractive, black metal hubs and the tires are super firm. There is some air inside, but its only from the moulding of the tires. There are no foams and they hold their shape due to the sheer amount of material in their carcasses.
As an offroad specialist, the Unimog presents itself at the offroad show, Abenteuer & Allrad 2021. Designed for easy operation – even in challenging situations. It provides the standard and duty concerning everything crafted today and in the future under the aegis of the Star.
Including at the biggest truck plant in the world, where the Zetros is built for you. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Scott grew up with a passion for cars and a love of writing. He now combines the two by covering all things automotive for New Atlas. When he’s got a spare moment, you can usually find him freezing himself silly in search of fresh powder to ski. The vehicle will make its premiere in a first configuration level at the end of month at Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.
Be prepared for yours to take damage either in transit or during driving – they’re fragile and not a great design from a durability point of view. They certainly look the part and the rear-facing ones have light buckets in them, ready for your light kit if you so desire. Current Offers Exclusive service, parts and accessories offers. Service and Parts We are there when you need us, offering round-the-clock support to keep your business moving. Roadside Assistance Mercedes-Benz Trucks Roadside Assistance is available to all customers and across all vehicle models, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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