Manufacturer

Mercedes Benz (MTU)

Model

OM473LA (MTU 6R 1500)

Configuration

Inline 6, turbocharged and intercooled.

Gross Power

430 kW (577 hp) @ 1,700 rpm

Net Power

405 kW (543 hp) @ 1,700 rpm

Gross Torque

2,750 Nm (2,028 lbft) @ 1,300 rpm

Displacement

15.6 liters (952 cu.in)

Auxiliary Brake

Engine Valve Brake

Fuel Tank Capacity

395 liters (104 US gal)

AdBlue® Tank Capacity

40 liters (11 US gal)

Certification

OM473LA (MTU 6R 1500) meets EU Stage IV / EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations.

Manufacturer

Allison

Model

4800 ORS

Configuration

Fully automatic planetary

transmission.

Layout

Engine mounted

Gear Layout

Constant meshing planetary gears, clutch operated

Gears

7 Forward, 1 Reverse

Clutch Type

Hydraulically operated multi-disc

Control Type

Electronic

Torque Control

Hydrodynamic with lock-up in all gears

Service Brake

Dual circuit, full hydraulic actuation wet disc brakes on front, middle and rear axles. Wet brake oil is circulated through a filtration and cooling system.

Maximum brake force:

458 kN (102,962 lbf)

Park & Emergency

Spring applied, air released driveline mounted disc.

Maximum brake force:

215.5 kN (48,446 lbf)

Auxiliary Brake

Automatic engine valve brake. Automatic retardation through electronic activation of wet brake system.

Total Retardation Power

Continuous: 546 kW (732 hp)

Maximum: 963 kW (1,291 hp)

Semi-independent, leading A-frame supported by hydro-pneumatic suspension struts. Suspension is electronically controlled adaptive suspension with ride height adjustment.

Pivoting walking beams with laminated rubber suspension blocks.

Option: Comfort Ride suspension walking beams, with two-stage sandwich block.

1st: 4 mph

2nd: 9 mph

3rd: 12 mph

4th: 17 mph

5th: 22 mph

6th: 29 mph

R: 4 mph