Daimler has introduced the Econic in the USA under the Freightliner brand. The low entry cab of the Econic is the ideal vehicle for the typical American way of collecting garbaged, over the cab. The biggest difference with the European Mercedes-Benz version is the engine. Instead of the OM 936 LA the Freightliner EconicSD has the…… Continue Reading
The Mercedes-Benz Econic cab is extra safe for inner- city transportation. The driver sits low and thererfor he has more contact with pedestrians and cyclists. “Our experience over the last couple of years in London and elsewhere has proved the safety benefits the Econic offers in comparison to a conventional rigid truck chassis give it…… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz has delivered a couple of Econic wastetrucks to customers in Australia with two steering wheels in the cab. The Australian Mercedes-representative says: ”Dual control allows drivers to control the vehicle from the side of the cab closest to the kerb and enables a better view when picking up bins using the side loader system.”…… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz just released the photo’s of the new Unimog and Econic vehicles for Euro-6. New design, better interiors and lower fuel consumption are the key words for the news. Daimler invested 135 milion Euro in these new products. The only trucks left now are the Zetros and the SLT heavy transport vehicle before the complete…… Continue Reading
Just as we you thought Mercedes-Benz has no more news after the presentation of the Actros, Antos, Arocs and Atego here come the photo’s of the next Unimog and Econic trucks for Euro 6. Thinking about this all, we still have to wait for the bonneted Zetros and off course the new SLT heavy transport…… Continue Reading
The Chinese like to copy things, and here is a nice example. This is a Dong Feng truck that basicly is a copy of the Mercedes-Benz Econic. Earyer this design was also show by FAW, that is another Chinese brand. You see the FAW truck in the two photo’s below this story. The strange thing…… Continue Reading
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