Transmission
Main transmission
Feature
• Fully synchronised manual gearbox with eight forward and
six reverse gears
• Helically geared
• Integrated transfer case with torque ball connection
• Reverse gears are 1/3 slower than forward gears
• Synchronised reversing group (EQR) for direct changeover
between forward and reverse gears
• Discrete design
• Low mounting
• Double cone synchronisation
• Optionally extendable by eight off-road gears [G22]
Advantage
• Appropriate forward and reverse speeds for on- and off-road use,
simple and swift gear-changing
• Very smooth running, long service life, high efficiency
• Enables extreme axle articulation
• More effective gear spacing for manoeuvring
• Fast turning, rocking free
• Minimal transmission of engine vibrations
• Torsional flexibility
• Low vehicle centre of gravity
• Long service life
• Short shift times
• Ideal gear-step ratio for any application profile
Modular design of engine and gearbox (side view)
Modular design of engine and gearbox (from above)
Technical Manual
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks
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Transmission