Brief description
7
i
The New Zetros, Introduction into Service Manual for Model Series 949
Overview
Cab-behind-engine vehicles with all-wheel drive
With the Zetros, Mercedes-Benz is continuing its
tradition of cab-behind-engine vehicles with all-
wheel drive.
The new cab-behind-engine vehicles with all-wheel
drive from Mercedes-Benz are designed to meet the
following requirements of a modern special-
purpose vehicle:
• Reliable handling characteristics on all types of
road and off-road
• Safe and ergonomic controls
• Suitable for special deployments and
specialized transport tasks
• Suitable for worldwide deployment in all climate
zones
• Occupant protection
• Tactical and strategic mobility
• Large ground clearance with a large ramp
breakover angle and large approach/departure
angles for excellent off-road capability
As the first example of the new generation of cab-
behind-engine vehicles with all-wheel drive, the
Zetros naturally benefits from all of the other advan-
tages of the cab-behind-engine vehicle concept:
• Well-balanced load distribution for optimal
handling characteristics and steering ability
• Low overall height to facilitate transport by rail
or air, provide a low clearance height and allow
easy entry/exit by occupants
• Easy access to engine and ancillary assemblies
for maintenance and repair
• On military version, optimized distribution of
weight of armor over front and rear axles to
maintain maneuverability and load reserves for
best possible protection
W00.00-1047-00
– This printout will not be recorded by the update service. Status: 10 / 2008 –
