Although here in the United States Mercedes-Benz is known primarily for its luxury offerings, abroad, the brand's portfolio extends well beyond the product offerings traditionally associated with the three-pointed star. Case in point: the new Mercedes-Benz Zetros, an off-road truck that recently celebrated its world premier at the International Defence Exhibition Eurosatory 2008 in Paris. Based primarily on the standard production four-wheel drive Axor/Actros series (specially modified for off- road use, of course), the Zetros is designed to meet the most demanding of missions, whether it be disaster relief or military and peace-keeping operations. It's available in both a three-axle version (Zetros 2733 A 6x6) and a two-axle version (Zetros 1833 A 4x4) depending on your needs, with the first offering a payloads from 7 to 10 tons and the second two- axle model offering payloads of 4 to 6 tons.

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