Zetros
Accept no limits.
The Zetros is a truck like no other. You can do particularly tough jobs with this off-road truck. The bonnet has been designed from the outset for extreme conditions in your operations. Its sturdy and reinforced construction makes it extremely robust, efficient and user-friendly. If you’re driving on unpaved roads or off-road, the Zetros is the perfect choice.
Highlights
Extremely special.
Need more than just an ordinary truck? The Zetros is an all-wheel drive truck from one of the world’s largest truck assembly plants in Wörth. You can use it to quickly switch between road and off-road. Even with heavy loads, in extreme temperatures or when crossing water, the Zetros ensures you can cope with no major problems. Because it is lower than a standard truck, it is usually easier for you to get into the Zetros, or to transport it by rail or air.
- Impressive on the surface and under the bonnet
- At home offroad
- Powerful drive
- Versatility
Thanks to the bonnet concept, you are not only sitting behind the axle in the Zetros, but also around 50 cm lower than in comparable cab‑over-engine trucks. Because the bonnet is very accessible and robustly designed, you can easily and comfortably get to the engine or on your Zetros for repairs.
Robustness
Designed for tough operating conditions from the outset.
Your Zetros is one of the “Trucks you can trust”. Even in challenging terrain, it transports heavy loads to their destination in comfort. And thanks to its features, the Zetros makes everyday work easier for you, both when driving and during technical check‑ups.
Off-road capability
Making it.
Whether you’re on the road or on unpaved roads , immersed in water up to 80 cm deep, or have 60% slopes ahead of you: with the Zetros Offroad, you’ll perform at the highest level. Because you have a powerful drivetrain designed for off-road use, permanent all-wheel drive and up to 375 kW/510 hp under the bonnet.
With the Zetros, you can follow your own path.
Very good torsion.
Fully loaded through rough terrain.
If you’re transporting large loads across rough terrain and the paths are uneven, steep and challenging, then the reinforced ladder-type frame of your Zetros offers you an extremely high degree of strength. Its ability to twist even when you’re on the move with heavy bodies is impressive. The frame head is designed so that you can even lift your Zetros even when fully laden, or have it towed away in an emergency.
Versatility
Reliable and flexible.
You can rely on the Zetros because it offers you some clever product advantages. Whether as a chassis or semitrailer tractor: you can customise it to suit your needs. It impresses with its off-road capability and versatility, with body lengths of up to approx. 5.5 m.
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Comfort and design
Hard work made easy.
No matter how long the road is or where it leads – through sand deserts, ice deserts or other challenging terrain: the inside of the Zetros offers you a comfortable workplace that scores high marks thanks to all the advantages of its bonnet concept, from the 3‑point‑mounted steel cab to the low design.
Comfort and design.
3-point-mounted cab.
The cab of the Zetros is mounted on 3 points and is decoupled from the torsions of the frame. If you are driving the Zetros offroad, you will feel fewer jolts and vibrations on your journey. In difficult terrain, you can get a good overview of the driving situation with the help of the large adjustable side mirrors.
Easily accessible.
The Zetros was developed to take you forward. The engine and roof can be reached quickly and easily. Thanks to the sturdy, separately opening bonnet, you don’t have to tilt the cab and can load the bonnet with the weight of up to 2 people. Or you can let your service partner take care of it – wherever you are, our service network in many countries around the world will protect you.
Well thought-out interior.
From the steering column to the low seat position: the interior of the Zetros offers you a comfortable workplace. Without an engine tunnel, you have plenty of space. There is also plenty of storage space for you and up to 2 companions, who also have room.
All 3 full-size seats offer you and your crew plenty of legroom and easy access thanks to the omission of the engine tunnel.
Allison fully automatic transmission.
The Allison automatic transmission means that you do not need to change gear manually. This makes driving more comfortable in challenging terrain.
Advice and services
Very well prepared.
Our service partners set high standards in terms of quality, cost, and environmental awareness – day in, day out. In the event of a repair, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Service is there for you with Genuine Parts. With attractive warranty packages, you can protect your truck and ward against unforeseen financial risks. Choose the package that best suits your needs and go into every job well-prepared. With the warranty packages that can be added when purchasing a new vehicle, you keep your truck running as safely as possible.
Custom Tailored Trucks
Your truck as a customised design.
If you want your truck to be as unique as you are, then Mercedes‑Benz Trucks factories in Wörth and Molsheim are here for you. Here, professionals fulfil those special requirements that go beyond standard production. You are also provided with a manufacturer’s warranty for these custom-made vehicles and benefit from the worldwide Mercedes‑Benz Trucks Service.
Cooperation with bodybuilders.
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks has been working closely with international and certified equipment manufacturers and bodybuilders for decades. This incorporates the experience and expertise of the partners in system solutions, which are precisely tailored to your needs.
The close cooperation has a clear focus: Keeping you safe. It's not only about new attachment and body solutions but also about fundamental vehicle characteristics. The best results are achieved when everyone works hand in hand.
Technical data
The right choice.
The right truck for your tasks. Find out more about the technical details of the Zetros.
Technical data
Specifications.
| Model variant | Model variant |
| 959.001 | 959.001 |
| Drive | Drive |
| 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Engine | Engine |
| OM 460 LA | OM 460 LA |
| Displacement (cm³) | Displacement (cm³) |
| 12,816 | 12,816 |
| Output (kW/hp) | Output (kW/hp) |
| 265/360, 310/421, 350/476 | 265/360, 310/421, 350/476 |
| Transmission | Transmission |
| G260-16/11.62-0.69 with CPS | G260-16/11.62-0.69 with CPS |
| Transfer case | Transfer case |
| – | – |
| Minimum/maximum axle loads | Minimum/maximum axle loads |
| 16.5 t (7.5/9.0)/22.0 t (9,0/13.0) | 16.5 t (7.5/9.0)/22.0 t (9,0/13.0) |
| Permissible load values (t) | Permissible load values (t) |
| 18–22 | 18–22 |
| Permissible gross tractor/trailer combination weight | Permissible gross tractor/trailer combination weight |
| 40 t | 40 t |
| Wheelbase | Wheelbase |
| 5,100 mm | 5,100 mm |
| Front angle of approach/departure (with 14.00 R20) | Front angle of approach/departure (with 14.00 R20) |
| 35° | 35° |
| Chassis length | Chassis length |
| 8,107 mm | 8,107 mm |
| Alternator, standard | Alternator, standard |
| 28 V/100 A | 28 V/100 A |
| Battery, standard // optional | Battery, standard // optional |
| 2 x 12 V/170 Ah // 2 x 12 V/220 Ah / AGM batteries/NATO format | 2 x 12 V/170 Ah // 2 x 12 V/220 Ah / AGM batteries/NATO format |
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