Mercedes-Benz Actros 2648 - Markus Merkle

Markus Merkle from Altenstadt (DE) was using this special Mercedes-Benz Actros 2648 for the transport of tree-trunks. It is a used vehicle from Eckert Holztransporte that was also responsible for the airbrush decorations on both sides and the installation of the bullbar.

It is a 6x4 truck that is powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM 501 LA, an 11.9 liter 6-cylinder diesel engine with 476 hp.

Behind the cabin is the Loglift 241 SL lorry crane installed that can lift on the maximum radius of 8.5 meters still 2,700 kg. Behind the front axle are the muffler, battery, compressed-air tanks and a storage compartment installed.

Attached is a 2-axle Doll trailer for the transport of trunks. The trailer is not extendable and has a steerable rear axle.

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