Extreme off-road capability
Feature
• Heavy-duty, torsionally flexible frame
• Portal axle with asymmetric differential arrangement
• Axle location via torque tube technology, coil springs and
transverse control arms
• Fording capability
• Atmospheric pressure equalisation of components
• Short frame overhangs at front and rear
• Low vehicle centre of gravity
• All-wheel drive and differential locks engageable and disengageable
via dog clutch while on the move
Advantage
• Good flexibility off-road on steep inclines and rough surfaces
• Large ground clearance when driving over obstacles
• Extreme diagonal torsional flexibility
• Central load application and bracing on gearbox
• Protection for drive shafts
• Enables fording of water to a depth of 80 cm (standard) /
120 cm [Z16]
• No excess pressure in components
• Large angle of approach/departure and ramp breakover angle
• High climbing and tipping angle
• High tractive power available at all times
• 100 % locking effect
• No interruption in tractive power, no stopping
U 4023
U 5023
a) Ground clearance (mm)
410
460
b) Angle of approach (°)
42
46
c) Ramp breakover angle (°)
32
36
d) Angle of departure (°)
46
50
e) Tipping angle (°)
38
38
e
d
b
a
c
i
Angle not dependent on load condition or tyres.
Product concept
Technical Manual
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Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks
