The Mercedes Benz Actros is a heavy duty truck launched by Mercedes Benz in 1995. It's generally taken for heavy duty distribution haulage, longdistance haulage and building haulage.

Engine

The Mercedes-Benz Actros is actually designed with two kinds of engines. The OM 501 is a 12liter V6, and it has outputs that range from 310-hp to 460 HP. A control device MR varies each operating condition to be suited by the injection pressure and monitors all engine operating conditions via several detectors.
The fourth variant offers several engine choices in either EUR-5 or EUR-6 compliant versions, with various power result.

Gearbox

The second Actros generation includes a digital sequential gearbox that MercedesBenz has dubbed the "Telligent Gearbox". It pushes forward the theory found in some earlier Mercedes Benz tractors; using the gearshift lever to control a pneumatically actuated system which changes the gears. The Telligent gearbox uses a computer, together using a load - detection system in the coupling, to estimate the appropriate equipment the truck should maintain. For instance, if you need to upshift, the computer provides the appropriate equipment to you for reducing engine RPM, and estimates the strain in the present engine style along with the tractor. In the flip side, if you need to downshift, the computer assumes you need to overtake, and provides a suitable gear to you for speedup.
There is an automatic variation which functions just like the system seen in MercedesBenz automobiles.
The fourth-variant started in 2011 offers just the 12speed powershift transmission.

Procedure
The device consists of a little lever mounted under a flat switch below plus the best armrest. The lever is somewhat tilted, such that it fits the normal curve of the driver's hand if it is in the armrest. The equipment is shown for a sizable number in the primary screen. A double-click is sounded through the speakers, following the gearshift has finished, along with the driver earnings with pulling off as ordinary.
Once going, the driver got two picks. He/she might push or pull the lever to allow the computer pick the equipment for them, or else they may utilize the splitter switch (the little switch beneath the lever) to preselect gears. For instance, in case you are in fourth quickly, pulling the splitter change up once pre-chooses fifth slow.
The correct button is utilized to change to neutral.

Advantages
It significantly lowers the damage in the gear box itself, because the motorist doesn't directly work in the gear box. In Addition, it is ideal for beginner drivers, who aren't certain of the appropriate equipment. The Actros is better described as a nononsense device that may operate exceptionally well in regular road transportation variations if kept correctly and operated with an awareness of the automobile's core style.
Because they perform well in heat and humid conditions, the Mercedes Actros is among the most desirable trucks in the export market.