MERCEDES-BENZ ECON IC
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Enkine:6.4-4tre 6cyt 238hp/850Nm, 286hp/1,120Nm, 7.2-litre 6cyl, 42,6hp/1,300Nm Transmission: Allison 5spd auto, 6spd auto Chassis: 4x2, 6x2, 6x4, 8x4 GVW: 18.0t, 26.0t, 32.0t Wheelbase:3,900-5,550mm MODEL TESTED/PUBLISHED: ECONIC 10 March 2005 Merc's unsung hero, the municipal specialist Econlc, continues to present the strongest challenge to Dennis. The innovative cab formed of an aluminium space frame clad in composite panels is well established. Ad Blue cleans the Euro-4 engines, which drive through six or (optional) fivespeed Allison autos.
Although conceived as a refuse collection vehicle, the Econic is just as likely to pop up in other roles such as firefighting and tanker work.
The standard UK chassis range includes 4x2, 6x2 mid
and rear-steer, and 6x4 doubledrive variants, with the previous special build 1+3 8x4 joining the regular line-up.
More specialist conversions are available through M-B's Custom Tailored Trucks programme Combined with the already extensive regular options list, this provides specialist operators with the flexibility to build exactly what the job demands.