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Old 12-08-2010, 12:38 AM
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MB semi trucks

While driving home from my thanksgiving trip to my uncle's place in Corvallis, I passed a rather interesting MB semi truck being towed. It was painted the same bright orange as the test cars at the factory and said something to the effect of "Diamler Product Verification" on the door.

I wonder if they're planning on marketing MB semis to the US market soon?

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Old 12-08-2010, 12:54 AM
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Any idea which model it was?








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Old 12-08-2010, 04:26 AM
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They are all a bit modern ! We used to have an old 1418 benz for pulling a low loader that we used to transport our scrapers, dozers & road graders. It was gutless but always kept going. The modern ones have too much electronics.
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Old 12-09-2010, 12:44 AM
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It was dark but I'm pretty sure it was one of the largest two in the lineup photo. At first I thought it was just an everyday truck being towed but then I noticed it had the familiar star on the front...made me do a double take
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Old 12-09-2010, 12:44 PM
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The Actros...no joke of a truck that's for sure. If they are about to market it here they certainly aren't making much noise about it.




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Old 12-10-2010, 04:19 PM
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If they bring the trucks, that better include the Unimog.
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Old 12-10-2010, 04:30 PM
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If they bring the trucks, that better include the Unimog.

For a few years they officially did so through Freightliner dealers.
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In 2002 DaimlerChrysler tried to re-enter the North American market and engaged in 4 years of aggressive marketing, such as truck and trade shows, Modern Marvels, numerous magazine articles, extensive demo tours, and individual demos. North American retail models were officially limited to the U500 series (the North-America-specific member of the UGN series) sold through heavy-truck dealerships, generally Freightliner dealerships.[20]Daimler AG subsidiary. The UGN series was specifically manufactured for the North American market and was significantly different mechanically from its European counterpart. The UGN faced stiff competition in North America by manufacturers whose truck or equipment lines performed some of the same duties as the Unimog. Some of them are Caterpillar, John Deere, AM General, Sterling Trucks (also a Daimler AG subsidiary), and General Motors. After 5 years and selling only 184 Unimogs, Freightliner LLC has exited the market. Daimler AG has cited non-compliance with EPA07 emission requirements as the main reason for ceasing North American Sales. Parts and service support remain for 20 years.

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They are all a bit modern ! We used to have an old 1418 benz for pulling a low loader that we used to transport our scrapers, dozers & road graders. It was gutless but always kept going. The modern ones have too much electronics.
They are also quite powerful, reliable, and more fuel efficient than competitors.

They look awesome. I want one!
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I saw a black Actros a couple months ago in Tennessee, brand new, parked on the side of the highway with a new freightliner behind it. Both towing unmarked white trailers.
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Coincidentally, I saw a MB truck (tractor) pulling a double box trailer earlier this week. It was painted a normal color and didn't appear to be brand new. I didn't think they were ever sold in the US.
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Coincidentally, I saw a MB truck (tractor) pulling a double box trailer earlier this week. It was painted a normal color and didn't appear to be brand new. I didn't think they were ever sold in the US.
You do see those from time to time. Any time I go into Manhattan I always manage to spot one. I've always wondered who brought them into the country originally.

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