Daimler Truck focuses on sector growth and presents a part of its defence portfolio at the IDEX trade fair in Abu Dhabi in February.
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Press Release, Abu Dhabi, 28 January 2025: Daimler Truck follows a clear growth strategy in the development, production and sales of military commercial vehicles for logistics applications. With the introduction of new vehicle variants and the further qualification of the existing sales and service network, Daimler Truck wants to respond even faster and with a broader range to customer requirements from the defence sector. In addition, the increased manufacturing competence as well as the expansion of partnerships regarding new technologies, development projects and sales should lead to offering the right portfolio for users.
Franziska Cusumano, Head of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks: “Step by step, we are expanding our business in the defence sector. We have developed a clear strategy for this following the motto ‘Grow and Invest’. The contracts concluded and the vehicles handed over in large numbers last year underline that our logistics solutions are tailored to the needs of different customers and their various deployment scenarios. We also want to meet this demand at the IDEX fair in Abu Dhabi with vehicles specially designed for use in this region.”
What will be on display at IDEX?
- From the Mercedes-Benz Zetros model series: At IDEX, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks will be presenting the Zetros 3351 AS 6×6 as a semi-trailer tractor for the transportation of wheeled or tracked vehicles. The vehicle offers space for three people in the cab behind the front axle as well as a sleeping area and storage space for equipment.
- From the Mercedes-Benz Arocs model series: The Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4042 AS 6×6 exhibited at IDEX 2025 is a heavy-duty tractor unit with twin tires and twin winch suitable for heavy-duty off-road transport, for example as a tank tractor unit. The double cable winch can also be used to recover broken-down vehicles and load and unload them onto the low loader trailer.
- Special Chassis for Protected Bodies (FGA): The drivetrain of the exhibited FGA chassis 14.8 is equipped with the Euro III six-cylinder diesel engine OM 926 LA, which offers an output of 240 kW (326 hp) and is coupled with the Allison 3500 six-gear automatic transmission. The chassis contains mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic interfaces that are suitable for various bodies.
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