Mercedes-Benz Atego

The Mercedes-Benz Atego is a range of general-purpose

rigid trucks introduced by Daimler Truck in 1998. A new Mercedes-Benz Atego
model was introduced in 2004, followed by a facelift in
2010 and another new model in 2013.[1]
The latest version
is available in gross vehicle weights of 6.5 to 16 tonnes (t)
and is powered by a straight 4- or 6-cylinder engine.

Overview
Manufacturer Daimler Truck
Production 1998-present
Body and chassis
Class Large goods vehicle (N2,
N3)
Body style Cab over engine (L/S)
Related Mercedes-Benz Axor
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz LK

Contents
Atego 1 (1998-2004)
Atego 2 (2004-2013)
Facelift (2010-2013)
Atego BlueTec Hybrid
Coaches
Atego 3 (2013-present)
Motorsport
Race truck
Rally Raid
References
External links
Atego 1 (1998-2004)
The first generation Atego debuted in 1998. It was Atego 1
intended as a successor to the LK model range. At the
time of its launch, the Atego offered a total of 25 different
basic types and 240 model variants. Around 170,000 units
were produced until 2004.

The truck won the International Truck of the Year award

in 1999 which would later be supplemented with another
win by the Atego 2 in 2011.[4]

In 2000, a new 240 kW (326 hp) top-of-the-range version

of the heavy Atego chassis was brought onto the market.
In 2001, the new Axor model series emerged from the
heavy-duty Atego weight class with gross vehicle weights Overview
of 18 to 40 tonnes. The Axor combined the heavy chassis
Production 1998-2004
of the Actros with the long Atego cab.[5]
Assembly Aksaray, Turkey[2]
Wörth, Germany[3]
São Bernardo do Campo,
Brazil

Atego 2 (2004-2013)
The second generation Atego debuted in 2004 at the Atego 2
International Commercial Vehicle Show. The front section
was redesigned, with new H7 clear-glass headlamps, high-
set white-glass indicators, wind deflectors and new
exterior mirrors. The interior of the four different cab
variants was also completely redesigned, with the cockpit
more grouped around the driver and a new climate control
system which was more similar to the heavy-duty Actros
models. A new nine-speed transmission replaced the
previous twelve-speed transmission. The new Telligent
automated gearshift was also introduced as an optional
extra up to 175 kW (235 hp) along with a roll-back lock
built into the Telligent brake system. Soon after launch, the
Atego was linked to the Fleetboard telematics system.
In Overview
2005, a 12-ton payload-optimised model was introduced, Production 2004-2013
which had a low chassis, 17.5-inch tyres and a new
Assembly Aksaray, Turkey[2]
160  kW (215  hp) four-cylinder engine. Also in the same
Wörth, Germany[3]
year, Atego models over 18 t were renamed Mercedes-
Benz Axor. In 2006, dump truck versions of the Atego São Bernardo do Campo,
were fitted with high-performance disc brake technology Brazil
on all axles.[5] The 250,000th Antego was delivered in Powertrain
June 2008.[7] From March 2010 the entire Mercedes-Benz Engine Mercedes-Benz OM 904 LA
Atego series was made available with EEV (Enhanced
Mercedes-Benz OM 906
Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) compliant engine
LA[6]
versions.[8]
The second generation Atego was initially available with Transmission G56-6
three basic engine variants. The 4,250 cc inline-four OM G60-6
904 LA with 130  kW (174  hp) power, 675  N⋅m G85-6
(498  lb⋅ft) torque, 1:17.75 compression ratio and Unit- G131-9
Pump System (UPS) technology single-nozzle fuel- Allison 3000P
injection pumps. The 6,374 cc inline-six OM 906 LA with
170 kW (228 hp) power and 810 N⋅m (597 lb⋅ft) torque or Dimensions
205 kW (275 hp) power and 1,100 N⋅m (811 lb⋅ft) torque. Wheelbase 3,260 - 5,360 mm
Both variants with Unit-Pump System technology with
Length 6,015 - 9,665 mm
single-plunger fuel-injection pumps and centrally arranged
6-hole injection nozzles.
There were five different Width 2,323 - 2,441 mm
gearboxes available for the Atego. Firstly, the G56, G60 Height 2,557 - 2,949 mm
and G85 all-synchromesh manual gearboxes with six
forward gears and one reverse gear. They were available Curb weight 3,652 - 5,653 kg
with engine-mounted linkage gearshift (G56 and G60),
hydraulic gearshift (G85) or Telligent automated gearshift. The G131-9 was a direct-drive gearbox with
eight synchronised forward gears, one constant-mesh crawler gear and one reverse gear. It consisted of a 4-
speed basic gearbox with pneumatic rear-mounted range unit. Gears were shifted hydropneumatically. Last
but not least was the Allison 3000P electronically controlled automatic gearbox. It featured five forward
gears and one reverse gear.
The chassis was available in wheelbase lengths between 3,260  mm and
5,360 mm at standard spacing of 300 mm. The frame rails featured a continuous hole spacing of 50 mm.
Frame components were made of cold-formed E 380 TM and E 500 TM high-strength steel. It consisted of
a two-piece modular frame
with two symmetrical Z-profile members on front end and straight, untapered,
U-shaped longitudinal flange at the rear which were interconnected by means of riveted gusset plates. The
front suspension had parabolic leaf springs and for the rear there was a choice of leaf springs or air-
suspension with Telligent level control. Steering was power assisted, recirculating ball with variable
steering gear ratio.[6]

Facelift (2010-2013)

The new facelifted Atego appeared in 2010. The design of the front section was given more resemblance to
the current Actros. With regards to the interior, a multifunction steering wheel was made standard on all
versions of the Atego, the instrument cluster was redesigned and seats received new fabrics. There were
three BlueTec Euro V standards compliant engines to choose from, with power output ranging from 95 kW
(127 hp) to 210 kW (282 hp). The new model could also be fitted with a new permanent magnet retarder
with up to 180  kW braking power (maximum torque 650 Nm) to help reduce brake and tyre wear on
demanding roads.[9]

Atego BlueTec Hybrid

The Atego BlueTec Hybrid was premiered in November 2007 at the opening event of the "Shaping Future
Transportation" initiative in Stuttgart. Daimler developed it together with Eaton, who supplied the hybrid
system which included the lithium-ion battery pack and electric motor and helped develop the power
management logic and controls.[10] The first five prototype vehicles were deployed by DHL to conduct
tests and the first 50 vehicles were sold at the end of 2009. Series production was scheduled to start in
2010.

The initial hybrid truck was based on the 12-ton Atego 1222 L EEV and featured a 160 kW (218 hp) OM
924 LA turbodiesel engine and a 44-kW water-cooled AC permanent magnet electric motor. The engine
also featured a start/stop system. It used a G85-6 automatic transmission. The electric motor was located
behind the internal combustion engine and clutch, but in front of the transmission. Electrical energy was
stored in lithium-ion batteries, which was fed via the electric motor when braking and allowed moving off
under electric power, but also helped optimise the diesel engine's characteristic map. Additional
components included a converter, hybrid control system and cooling system. The additional weight
compared to a regular Atego was around 350 kg. According to Daimler the Atego hybrid could achieve
fuel savings of around 10 - 15 percent compared with an equivalent conventional diesel-powered
vehicle.[5][11]

Coaches

The chassis of the Atego is also used by Unvi to produce 27-41

seat coaches, designated Cimo, Voyger GT and Touring GT, which
are custom built in Spain. Polish coach company Automet
produced a 30-36 seat coach the Apollo based on the chassis.[12]
Also, the chilean bodybuilder LR bodied some midibuses on Atego
1016 chassis. Cab area and dashboard on the coach conversions are
identical to those used in the Atego goods vehicles.

007 Automet Apollo

Atego 3 (2013-present)
The third generation Atego was introduced in 2013 with Atego 3
gross vehicle weight ranging from 6.5 t to 16 t. It was
made available with seven new engines based on the
inline four-cylinder OM 934 model with 5.1 L
displacement and inline six-cylinder OM 936 model with
7.7 L displacement. Performance for the four new OM
934 engines range from 115  kW (154  hp) to 170  kW
(228  hp) and for the three new OM 936 engines from
175  kW (235  hp) to 220  kW (295  hp). The engines
conform to the Euro VI emissions standard and feature
common rail injection, cooled exhaust gas recirculation, an
exhaust box with an integrated selective catalytic reduction
system and closed particulate filter. The trucks are
available with six or eight speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 Overview
automatic transmission and six or nine speed power- Production 2013-present
assisted manual transmissions. Electronic stability control
Assembly Aksaray, Turkey[2]
is also available along with a permanent magnet retarder.
Wörth, Germany[3]
Furthermore, it features a newly designed bumper with
integrated daytime running lamps.[16] São Bernardo do Campo,
Brazil
Rouiba, Algeria[13]
Virrey del Pino, Argentina
(since 2016)[14]
Powertrain
Engine Mercedes-Benz OM 934
 Mercedes-Benz OM 936[15]
Transmission Mercedes PowerShift 3
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,020 - 6,260 mm

Motorsport

Race truck

Race truck versions of the trucks are called Mercedes-Benz Race Truck. Built by LARAG in the Eastern
Switzerland canton of St. Gallen. The race trucks have competed in the ADAC Truck Grand Prix and the
NRW Truck Cup.

Ludovic Faure won the FIA European Truck Racing Championship in 1998 using an Atego Renntruck.
FIA ETRC vehicles develop 1200 hp[17] and 5,600 Nm of torque.[18] Minimum weight is 5400 kg,[19] and
the trucks have 6-speed ZF transmissions, with water-cooled disc brakes.[20] This gives a similar power-to-
weight ratio as a World Rally Car.[21]

Rally Raid

In 2008, a Mercedes-Benz Atego 1725 race truck took a part in the Brazilian rally raid Rally dos Sertões.
The vehicle won this rally in its class (T4.2, for trucks with full weight from 4801 to 5800 kg). This truck
develops more than 400 hp and torque of 1800 Nm.[22]

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