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Mercedes-Benz at the Agritechnica 2015
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Unimog and Arocs in agriculture:
09 September 2015
Equipment specialists and transport professionals
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Short version
The Agricultural Unimog: Specialist in special design
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Long version
Professional use of equipment and efficient transport
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Service provider in agriculture and for communities
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Effective equipment carrier also in agriculture
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The Unimog programme
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Compact and versatile starter models Unimog U 216 and U 218
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New hydraulic system saves energy
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The agricultural Unimog
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The exhibits
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Mercedes-Benz service stands for mobility
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Financial services of Mercedes-Benz Bank
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The descriptions and information in this press kit apply to the international model range
of Mercedes-Benz and may vary from country to country.
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Short version
The agricultural Unimog: Specialist in special edition
• Unimog equipment carrier in agricultural edition
• Strict emission standard for lorries Euro VI in agriculture
• Two power take-offs and new Load-Sensing hydraulic system for the use of
equipment
• Arocs tractor-trailer for agricultural logistics
At the leading fair Agritechnica 2015 (November 10 – November 14, stand C 19,
hall 13) Mercedes-Benz is presenting a convincing trio to be used in agriculture.
While the Mercedes-Benz Arocs is designed as a tractor-trailer for transporting
agricultural goods, the two Unimogs are tailored for two entirely different work
fields. All three of them especially comply with the demands of contractors who
fill orders for the typical farmer. Many of these companies are furthermore
working in the municipal sector where they take on mowing work and winter
road maintenance.
Agricultural Unimog with rear linkage and rear power take-off
In agriculture, working in the fields has to be tackled as well as managing a
continuously growing transport volume on continuously growing distances. With
the tractors Arocs, as well as the Unimogs, Mercedes-Benz is doing such tasks of
transportation justice. Yet the professional carrier Unimog is also available with
special agricultural equipment. It consists of a front power take-off and a front
linkage as well as rear power take-off and rear linkage for use of equipment. A
special tyre size for soil - conserving driving in fields and the automatic tyre
pressure control system Tirecontrol Plus that can easily be used from the driver’s
seat is part of it.
The other Unimog presented in Hannover features municipal equipment
consisting of a mowing device attached at the front and a spreading machine for
de-icing.
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Strict emission standard Euro VI for trucks in agriculture
The Unimog holds a special position in the agricultural sector because it
complies with the strict rules of the emission standard Euro VI. Furthermore, the
engines having been introduced two years ago, work more efficiently and
economically. Just like the engines the hydraulic system has been optimized as
well. The synenergetic drive EasyDrive allows a flying changeover from the
continuous hydrostatic transmission to the manual transmission.
The exhibits
At the fair Mercedes-Benz is exhibiting a Unimog U 430 in agricultural design
and a Unimog U 530 for public service applications. The butterfly mower
installed at the U 430 with a mower unit at the front power take-off and a mower
unit at the rear power take-off proves the Unimog’s ability, apart from the
advantages in transport work, to apply high performance attachments efficiently
to agricultural work. With the U 530 the set of tires 495/70/R24 - the biggest high
speed traction tires with an AS profile are from now on available ex factory.
The Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2051, exhibited in Hannover, has its field of
application predominantly on longer distances of transport in shuttle operations
between field and silo, e.g. in bio logistics. 375 kW (150 PS) are ready for that
purpose. The tractor-trailer has been fitted with an agricultural set of tires as well
as an efficient hydraulic system by the company Bruhns. They also added an
agricultural semi-trailer that enables a fast unloading.
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Mercedes-Benz presents Unimogs and special trucks at Agritechnca 2015
Professional use of equipment and efficient transport
• Unimog offers contractors advantages for the use in public and agricultural
service
• High efficiency possible through a complete annual utilization and low
operating costs
• Complete Unimog programme also with agricultural equipment
• The exhibits: Two Unimogs and one Arocs in a special series
Next to the classic farmer, contractors with their own vehicle and machine park
play a growing part in agriculture. This is one of the trends at the Agritechnica,
the biggest fairs of agricultural engineering that will open its gates this November
(10th – 14th) in Hannover. In this environment of highly specialized agricultural
working methods the Unimog by Mercedes-Benz is right where it belongs. It
offers a diverse, highly professional use of equipment on the basis of economical
and environmentally-compatible drive technology for vehicle and attachments.
Therefore, everything at the Mercedes-Benz booth (C 19 in hall 13) revolves
around the effective working operation in the field and highest efficiency on
distances of transport that continue to grow and on which freight volume
continues to increase. For approximately the last two years the Unimog engines
have been meeting the limit values of the European emission standard Euro VI
for trucks. In the industry they are known as especially eco-friendly, even more
so because another reduction of the fuel consumption could be achieved with the
new engines.
Service providers in agriculture and public service
The presentation of Mercedes-Benz at the fair addresses strongly the interests of
those service providers who in addition to the agricultural sector also perform
services in the public service – e.g. garden maintenance and winter service – both
sectors have been the home of the legendary Unimog carrier for a long time now.
The public service technology has been holding its ground as an independent
topic at the Agritechnica for years now – in many areas of work there are similar
requirements for vehicles and machines.
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Effective carrier also in agriculture
High utilization through de-icing in winter and cleaning operations and wood
maintenance in times of transition – that is the everyday life lived by many
contractors who are mainly working in agriculture. They especially appreciate
the core competence of the Unimog which its unrestricted application throughout
the year. In addition to front and rear there are four attachment areas available for
a variety of equipment - between the axis and on the chassis. The powerful
hydraulic system supplies the attachments with just exactly the amount of energy
that is required using Load-Sensing Technology.
Furthermore, we have the good transport characteristics of the Unimog, its high
towing weight up to 40 t with a load capacity of 40 t, as well as the unrestricted
suitability for the motorway thanks to a high speed of 90 km/h.The Unimog with
two biaxial agricultural trailers is able to profit from the maximally permitted
length of transport of 18 m. As a matter of fact, vehicles with a permit as a
farming tractor or grain carrier that are are being used for transporting
agricultural goods or work can be made exempt from road toll for lorries in
Germany. Also the Unimog can make use of that, along with the exemption of
the driving ban for Sundays on the motorway.
The Unimog programme
The programme of the Unimog that was introduced approximately two years ago
consists of the starter models Unimog U 216 and Unimog U 218 as well as the
Unimog U 318 and the U 423. They all share the four-cylinder engine with a
performance between 115 kW (156 PS) and 170 kW (231 PS). The U 427 an the
U 527, as well as the U 430 and the U 530 have a six-cylinder engine and have
over 200 kW (272 PS) or respectively 220 kW (299 PS). At the time
Mercedes-Benz caused a stir when they switched rather early to the European
emission standard Euro VI for trucks managing to include constructively the
demands of the necessary components like the SCR catalytic converter and the
diesel particulate filter. The Unimog can be admitted as a farming tractor since
the emission standard Euro VI for trucks is regarded as equal to or rather as
higher compared to the legally required emission regulation Tier4 in Germany.
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Compact and versatile starter models U 216 and U 218
Despite the increased necessity of space due to the exhaust technology in this
model range, it has been accomplished to create a more compact Unimog. The
wheelbase of the Unimog U 216 and the U 218 is with 2800 mm by 200 mm
shorter than the wheelbase of the U 318; furthermore, they are about 50 mm
narrower. Thus they achieve a turning circle of 12.6 m – a definite passenger’s
car value. In the context of agricultural work this plays an important role in field
work because it enables in most cases a turn at the headlands without any
resetting. For the Unimog U 423 to U 530 an all-wheel steering ex factory has
been made available this year. It allows four different modes of steering: Normal
steering using the front wheels, all-wheel steering using all wheels, crab steering
for diagonal driving as well as the manual steering of t he rear wheels. As a result
the turning circle is being reduced by 20 percent and the maneuverability is
increased significantly.
All Unimog models bring with them the general advantages of the model range,
that is to say the high environmental compatibility of the Euro VI engines, the
„free view cabin“ that – compared to its former model – has been visually
improved and modernized; the synernergetic drive EasyDrive - a flying
changeover while driving from the continuous hydrostatic transmission to the
manual transmission –, the improved working and performance hydraulic system
and a new operating concept. Furthermore, the driver of the Unimog knows to
appreciate comfort features and security technology on lorry level.
New hydraulic system saves energy
The hydraulic system of the Unimog works demand oriented with the LoadSensing-System, to the end that when being started the equipments only use the
amount of energy they need in that moment. Through a special valve block this
new hydraulic system is also compatible with attachments that need classic
constant – current power. The tire pressure system „Tirecontrol plus“ has been
constructed completely new. Now the preconfigured suitable tire pressure for the
respective operation can be set automatically and comfortably on the display, a
process wherein you can choose between „street“, „sand“ and „bad road“. An
almost custom-made technology for operations in agriculture that always entail
frequent changes between loose and firm surfaces in which case it is paramount
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to drive with as little ground contact pressure as possible. The proverbial good
driving qualities of the Unimog off-road are partly due to the portal axle since
they ensure an increased ride height. Thus the agricultural user benefits while
driving in the field since there remains enough room between the vehicle and the
growth and plants.
Apart from the Unimog carriers also the highly cross-country Unimogs U 4023
and U 5023 go into action in agricultural operations. Among other things they are
combined with tanker sprayers but they are also employed for transport
operations. In both cases the good driving qualities along with the payload, the
engines that have also been switched to Euro VI and an overall renovation have a
positive impact on the entire modal series.
The agricultural Unimog
For agricultural operations there is the Unimog carrier in agricultural design:
Front power take-off and front lift, rear power take-off and rear lift, the heightadjustable Scharmüller-trailer coupling also in combination with bottom hitching
for the ball-type hitch, agricultural tires and a platform with mobile surfaces that
leave open a vision triangle at the rear attachment space. For 2016 for the first
time the rear power take-off has been planned as equipment of the U 427 and the
U 530 ex factory. The wide tires size 495/70/R24 for the U 530 allow with
variable tire pressure especially gentle driving on soft surfaces.
The Unimog U 430 in agricultural design (exhibit)
The Unimog U 430 in the complete agricultural design is equipped with a
butterfly mower as an example for effective usage of vehicle and equipment. The
mower combination is being powered by the front power take-off as well as by
the rear power take-off. While operating the front equipment works in the centre
and the rear equipment works on both sides so that three tracks can be mowed at
the same time. With this impressive example the Agriculural Unimog
demonstrates exactly its abilities in field operations. The U 430 has a six-cylinder
engine with 220 kW (299 PS), the strongest motorization that has ever been
achieved for a Unimog. All building elements of the agricultural design are
visible on this exhibit.
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The Unimog U 530 with municipal equipment (exhibit)
The U 530 differs from the U 430 through a 200 mm longer wheelbase and a
higher overall weight up to 16.5 t. It is equipped with a front reach arm mower by
the firm Mulag and a salt spreader for de-icing. A typical combination for region
with little snow fall where mowing and grove works are still being operated in
times of transition while the de-icing still or already has to be provided.
The Mercedes-Benz agricultural model Arocs (exhibit)
With the Mercedes-Benz Arocs the ultimate transport professional is present at
the fair. The basis is the model 2051, the conversion for the agricultural use has
been taken on by the company Bruhns. Part of that are agricultural tires, a special
wheel coupler plate that allows torsion while driving and a hydraulic system that
works according to the Load Sense principle for unloading the trailer. This trailer
can be operated as a rear dump truck with a push boat or a walking floor. In all
three cases a fast unloading is guaranteed. The height-adjustable Scharmüllertrailer coupling is here also part of the equipment. The six cylinder in-line engine
of the Arocs achieves 375 kW (510 PS) and thus has ample reserve for
demanding drives on loose surface as well as transport distances. With an
impressive engine performance as well as the overall towing weight of 40 t the
Arocs offers the highest transport capacity in the portfolio of agricultural vehicles
of all the Mercedes-Benz special trucks. Like with any other utility vehicle model
series by Mercedes-Benz the Arocs developed for building sites naturally also
complies with the emission standard Euro VI.
Mercedes-Benz service stands for mobility
The globally acknowledged high quality of all Unimogs and special vehicles is
due to the efficient service of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks. At over 650
locations in over 130 countries all over the globe service specialist provide
maintenance, diagnosis and repair work. This goes along with an intensive
support and technical consulting to the extent of driver safety and technical
training.
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Five extensive service offers
The user can choose between five different service offers: Purchasable extension
of warranty for the entire vehicle to 24 months or respectively 36 months. The
extension of the warranty is a guaranteed connection. It offers protection and
transparency of costs without any co-payment and with attractive predictable
conditions for the second and third year of usage after the initial registration.
Furthermore there are service providers for maintenance and repair works
(Service Complete) to which a leasing contract can be added (Service Leasing
Complete).The extensive service package covers all workshop repair works from
coordinating appointments to checking the monthly fixed installments .This
secures the customer the clear transparency of costs as well as the operational
safety and the operating efficiency of his Unimog vehicle fleet.
By introducing the new Unimog generation the Unimog user can also enter into a
pure maintenance contract with the supplier (Maintenance Complete). Along
with a fixed running time come distinct price advantages for all maintenance
work.
Furthermore, four more service offers are available : Power train warranty
(Service Extend), guaranteed connection for the power train (Service Extend
plus),on – site service with a collection and delivery service as well as a rental
vehicle for the driver (Service Mobilität) and the Full – service package for
warranty and wear and tear work at the Unimog (Service Complete).
Financial services of the Mercedes-Benz Bank
Also the financial services of the Mercedes-Benz Bank are custom-made – just
like the operation concept of the Unimog.
Standard financing: The classic model among the models of financing – with
attractive conditions and freely selectable contract durations. Deposit, contract
duration and monthly installments are being fixed at the commencement of the
contract and offer utmost planning security. By paying the ultimate installment
the Unimog automatically becomes the property of the contract partner.
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Financing through seasonal installments: The financing of the installments
follows the seasonal business performance. In very busy months a higher
installment is to be paid-in times when the Unimog is hardly being operated a
lower installment. Thus the financial leeway is always maintained and by the end
of the contract the Unimog becomes the property of the contract partner.
Balloon payment financing: The final installment or balloon payment offers
extremely low monthly installments and maximum flexibility upon expiry of
contract. In the process a balloon payment is calculated upon commencement of
contract that follows individual contract duration and an estimated kilometer
mileage.
Plus3 financing: With the Plus3-financing three options are available to the
contract partner: Selling the Unimog at the end of the duration of the contract
after having payed the final installment, repurchase through the dealer for the
repurchase value defined in the contract or acquisition of the Unimog by paying
the final installment.
Keeping maximal mobility through leasing
To drive a new Unimog and to keep financial mobility at the same time – with
the leasing offers of Mercedes-Benz Bank this is possible. Furthermore, the
leasing rates are deductable as direct expenditure. There are three attractive
variants to choose from:
Leasing: The classic leasing model is the preferred alternative to financing or
cash purchase if the preservation of liquidity, tax benefits or the relevance of the
vehicle fleet are paramount. Since only the usage of the Unimog has to be paid
for the monthly installments are low and furthermore completely deductible. At
the end of the lease the user simply returns the Unimog and switches to a new
model.
Service-Leasing: In the context of service leasing service performance is
matched with the advantages of leasing. With only one contract a crucial part of
the operating costs can be covered.
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Communal leasing: With Mercedes-Benz Bank Local Leasing also public
institutions like municipal or communal transport services can benefit from the
advantages of leasing. Thanks to low monthly installments the costs stay
manageable and the vehicle fleet remains always up to date.
Terminable rental agreement: With a time limit of three months the user is
able to cancel the contract at any time – given that the minimum rental period of
24 months has already elapsed. After a cancellation the customer is free to
choose from three options: To return the Unimog and if needed to switch to a
different model or to purchase it using the Mercedes-Benz contact partner.
Contact:
Ute Leitner, +49 711 17-5 30 58, [email protected]
Jürgen Barth, +49 711 17-5 20 77, [email protected]
Further information by Mercedes-Benz is available online:
www.media.daimler.com and www.mercedes-benz.com
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