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2
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Cab exterior
Cab concept
Feature
• Engine is located under cab (mid-engine concept)
• Seating positioned behind the front axle
• Minimal frame overhang
• Cab-behind-engine design with short front end
• 3-point cab mounting with rubber elements and shock absorbers
• 120 mm higher and longer than Euro III and Euro V models
• Closed cab roof, optional roof hatch [F21]
Advantage
• Additional distribution of engine weight to rear axle
• Well-balanced vehicle in off-road terrain
• Optimum weight balance due to even loading of front and rear axle
• Seat position in low-vibration area reduces subjection to jolting in
off-road use
• Ergonomic entry
• Large approach and departure angles
• Good visibility to the front in off-road driving
• Reduced exposure to jolts from the road
• Compensation for torsional flexing of the vehicle
• Offers more stowage space behind driver’s and co-driver’s seats
• Great fore/aft seat adjustment range, improved legroom,
greater headroom
Proven cab-behind-engine with greater volume than the
predecessor model
Driver’s seat position behind the front axle, short front end
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Front end dimension: 1050 mm
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Distance steering wheel / front axle: 360 mm
(bottom steering wheel position, max. inclination
towards driver)
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Position of driver’s seat
+120 mm
+120 mm
Cab exterior
Technical Manual
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Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks