Emirates Motor Company (EMC), the Mercedes-Benz authorised distributor in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and the flagship company of Al Fahim Group, and Daimler Commercial Vehicles Middle East are set to showcase the Mercedes-Benz Zetros, an off-road utility truck for extreme operations, at the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec 2016).

The exhibition will run at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) from November 7 to 9.
 
The robust cab-behind-engine truck with its ability to haul large and heavy equipment and supplies, will enable EMC to increase its market share in the heavy utility truck segment, said a statement.

Boasting superior power, robustness and efficiency, the heavy-duty truck is available in two- and three-axle variants (4x4 and 6x6), offering GVW from 18 to 40 tonnes. The top-of-the-range 3643 AS 6x6 Tractor-head model exhibited at Adipec boasts an impressive GCW of up to 116 tonnes.
 
In-line 6-cylinder engines available for the Zetros range from a 7.2l version with 326 hp up to the powerful 12l variant sporting 428 hp, it said.
 
In addition, Mercedes-Benz offers a tailor-made version of the Zetros developed by the in-house Mercedes-Benz Custom Tailored Trucks (CTT) division that can be delivered with a crew-cab providing seating capacity for up to seven persons.

Bilal Al Ribi, EMC Daimler CV general manager, said: “We are delighted to introduce our customers in Abu Dhabi to the Mercedes-Benz Zetros during our participation at Adipec 2016. Offering exceptional ride comfort and stability on the most extreme off-road terrains, the Zetros is ideally suited for tough applications and operations such as mining, oilfields and quarries.  Given its outstanding high load-bearing capacity and ability to meet today's extreme operating conditions, we are confident that the Zetros will soon become the preferred choice in the high-performance construction vehicles segment."

A hallmark of the Zetros is its design as a cab-behind-engine truck. The truck sports robust planetary hub reduction axles with high ground clearance and single or twin tyres, up to four differential locks, and a two-stage transfer case, providing the foundation for outstanding capabilities in off-road terrain. Furthermore, a tyre pressure control system offers choices for on- and off-road use, driving across sand, and a particularly low air pressure for extreme situations, the statement said.

Mercedes-Benz trucks are widely recognised for their efficiency, reliability and quality and EMC’s fleet line-up comprises a raft of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, it added. - TradeArabia News Service