The Atego – a solid construction worker in the medium-duty truck segment

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Besides the Actros and Arocs, the powerful A-Team from Mercedes-Benz also includes the Mercedes-Benz Atego. The operation-specific Atego range for the building industry extends from 7.49 t to 16 t permissible gross vehicle weight. The economic and functional Atego benefits from its own vast experience in this domain: Mercedes-Benz has been producing this truck for more than 20 years and it is now in its third generation.

This maneuverable medium-heavy segment truck further rounds off the lower end of the construction-site vehicle range. Its strength lies in its versatility in the building industry and building materials industry. Thanks to its compact design and versatile body and assembly options, every job is easy for it to handle.

The Atego’s individuality begins in the cab. There are four cab versions to choose from. Ideal for narrow alleyways and courtyards, the narrow ClassicSpace S cab with a width of 2.3 m is ideal for tippers in the short wheelbase or the extended 180 mm versions. It features compact external dimensions with ample space inside. Despite the driven front axle, even the 4×4 variants of the Atego are still 2.3 m wide. Depending on the field of application, there is a choice between the engageable and permanent all-wheel drive for increased off-road traction.

Drive power is provided by four and six-cylinder engines
Drive is provided by two differently-dimensioned engines with a total of seven output levels. The efficient four and six-cylinder engines deliver a lot and consume little. The 5.1-liter four-cylinder in-line engine (OM 934) generates an output of 115 to 170 kW (156 to 231 hp) and 650 to 900 Nm of maximum torque. The 7.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine (OM 936), on the other hand, produces 175 to 220 kW (238 to 299 hp) and a torque of 1000 to 1200 Nm.

The three-stage engageable engine brake with up to 235 kW braking power is available as standard for Atego models from 9.5 t gross vehicle weight and reduces wear on the service brake. The “High Performance Engine Brake” continuous brake delivering up to 300 kW brake power is optionally available for even greater safety.