Daimler Truck Mercedes-Benz SLT to haul load of 250 tones.


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^ Thank you MikeJ. Thats really informative. But the video seems to be uploaded in Oct 2015, so I think Scania is not more the heaviest if its in term of power output, as Volvo later came up with 750hp comapred to 730hp. And if its in terms of GCW, 104tons is way less than what even the special prime mover from Scania offers, like SLT, it too have 200+ ton capacity. Volvo FH16 750 claim that it can pull 325 ton from stand still with its new crawler gear.

Here is another test program done in Sweden similar to what has done in Finland and truck used here is Volvo FH16
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Volvo is really a strong player in timber truck business, thanks to its high powerout.

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Meantime, with the introduction of new Arocs, Merc is giving more interest to timber truck like the above Scania.

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http://www.transportengineer.org.uk...usiness-falls-for-euro-6-mercedes-arocs/59647

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https://roadstars.mercedes-benz.com/en_GB/magazine/route/01-2014/the-arocs-as-wood-transporter.html

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https://roadstars.mercedes-benz.com...ique-the-mercedes-benz-arocs-3363-ls-6x4.html

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Merc with its All-wheel drive truck like the above Arocs 8x8, used unique applications in timber trucks.

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SISU Polar based on Merc Actros/Arocs also have good reputation in making timber trucks.

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Some really interesting oldies in timber truck business:

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I suppose they mean it's the heaviest truck which is allowed in regular traffic, at normal road speeds, without support vehicles.
 
Here's some logging trucks from NZ, you'll notice one major difference to the Euro trucks, 4 wheel steering.


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More input on GCW of SLT trucks from this article from roadstars.com
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Arocs 4163 SLT for Kraanbedrijf Lower Hoff. Mercecdes-Benz Arocs suitable for heavy transport.

Kraanbedrijf Lower Hoff Gouda and Vianen, specializing in vertical and horizontal transport and (inter) national (heavy) transport has a new Mercedes-Benz 4163 SLT Arocs received. The four-axle vehicle with BigSpace cab was provided by ROGAM Bergschenhoek and is suitable for heavy haulage. The maximum GTW of these heavy transport truck for the road is 310 tons. Outside the road is up to 700 tons possible depending on the substrate and the combination. The Arocs will be used, among others, together with the 16 axle lines of Scheuerle Kraanbedrijf Lower Hoff.We wish Kraanbedrijf Nederhoff many beautiful and safe kilometers with Arocs!

https://roadstars.mercedes-benz.com...rocs-4163-slt-for-kraanbedrijf-nederhoff.html
 
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I'd say that trucks that pull timber are ones that are the most destroyed by its job.




So which can pull more, SLT or that Volvo?
 
DjordjeC63 said:
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I'd say that trucks that pull timber are ones that are the most destroyed by its job.


So which can pull more, SLT or that Volvo?
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Very true DjordjeC63, these truck shows us that Mercedes are "Truck You Can Trust!"


Regarding Mercedes SLT & Volvo FH750, even I've not came into any conclusion which can pull more. So far there has not been any authorised comparison test of any kind between them, and its even very rare thing to see a proper test review of such heavy haulage trucks in any media. From the specification & facts we can compare Volvo have higher engine output (750hp & 3550Nm) and with crawler gear it claim it can pull 325 tons. Where as SLT may be having relatively lesser engine out put (625hp & 3000Nm) and with Turbo-retarder clutch it has a braking power of 1000hp; the calimed pulling GCW is 250tons. Its noticeable that SLT is more in this business than the Volvo as it has more proven track record in heavy haulage.

Infact the main European competitor in this area for Merc are MAN & with a bigger gap Scania. What an expert quoted me is that, the specialty of SLT is that with lesser engine output & with the use of turbo-retarder clutch it can pull heavy load in lesser fuel which is crucial in such business. Even though the set limit on paper is 250 tons, in most of the condition it is used to pull heavier load. 250 ton capacity is available at 80km/h which means reducing the speed it can pull even heavier objects.

As part of promotional campaign Volvo has done an exercise but pulling 750tons (with lot of effort) as a container road train for a limited distance. I have also read in a forum that Volvo engine is having more power but the mid-range output is less which is again a critical aspect in heavy haulage. In that discussion it was compared to Scania 730hp engine which is said to be a better performer than Volvos 750hp.

So far Mercedes hav not done any such activities, but I have came across few article where SLT was used to pull 550t, 500t, 400tons, etc. in real life condition and 320t & 280tons in off-shore use. But so far the heaviest real life heavy haulage of Volvo I have read was around 220tons. So ideally I think SLT is the real hardcore puller.

PS: for specialised purpose Merc also have Unimogs which is again a proven horse having a capability to pull over 1000 tonnes.
 
One of my favorite truck videos of all times. Even though it is five years old video it is still interesting and informative.
 
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A colossal task.

90 metres long, 710 tonnes in weight: this haulage job breaks all records. Heavy-duty haulage specialist LASO Transportes transported two Efacec transformers more than 16 kilometres to the port of Leixões in Portugal. Two Actros vehicles for loads of up to 250 tonnes and an Arocs equally for loads of up to 250 tonnes provided the drive for this show of strength.

Read more: RoadStars: A colossal task.

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New Record of 875 Tonnes by Kahl of Germany - Two Mercedes Actros SLT Titan 8x6 Prime movers used.

January 25, 2018
Last night, we brought the world's most powerful transformer safely to our destination with our G² I K600 girder bridge.

A real record transport :)! 875 t total weight, 63 m long, 7.45 m wide and 6.10 m high!

For this special equipment was used. Our side girder bridge G²I K600 with front 2 x 10-axle THP suspension and 2 x 10-axle SPMT (self-propelled), which were also coupled in parallel.

We thank our team for the smooth on-site work and the precise project planning in advance.

SUPER JOB! THANK YOU!!!!
REKORDTRANSPORT – 875 TONNEN | KAHL SCHWERLAST

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