MERCEDES-BENZ ATEGO
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Engine: 6.9-Irtre 6cyl, 236hp/925Nm, 276hp/1,100Nm; 7.24t, 6-c4 322hp/1,250Nm Transrnission:ZF 12spd auto, ZF 9spd man (optonal) Oiassis: 4x2, 6x2 GVWs: 13.0t, 15.0t, 18.0t, 26.01 Wheelbase: 3,525-5,475mm
MODEL TESTED/PUBLISHED: ATEGO 1323LSTRAC1OR 2 Oct 2003 Mercedes' rationalised light and middleweight naming structure means Atego provides the offering up to 16 tonnes GVW. The Atego has an air of solidity, which is a mixed blessing, although the weight issues that afflict it at 7.5 tonnes become less of a problem higher up the weight range. On the positive side, is as tough as old boots. No fewer than four cab options should provide a permutation for every operation.
Despite its last revamp, which brightened up the appearance, the interior is still a relatively austere environment, but everything is there and will probably be working for a long time hence.
Unusually for this category of truck, there are three different levels of dashboard specification on the options list, providing the best solution for various operating conditions.
Four and six-cylinder engines and three different manual gearboxes provide even more choice.