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Mercedes-Benz Econic Semi-Trailer Tanker Trucks Enter Service At London Farnborough Airport |
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Highlighting the diversity of their commercial vehicle range, Mercedes
today has taken a moment to showcase two unique Mercedes-Benz Econic semi-
trailer equipped with tanker bodies that have just entered service at the
London Farnborough Airport. The trucks are based on the 18-ton Econic
1824LL chassis, and both have been fitted with Jost fifth wheel couplings
and converted into 4x2 semi-trailer trucks to aid in their duties of
transporting hazardous goods (namely, fuel). But thats merely the tip of
the iceberg, ladies and gentlemen. In order to comply with strict ADR
regulations, an extensive series of modifications were also necessary. A
few highlights include interlocking systems that prevent the trucks from
moving during refueling, speed limiters that restrict the vehicles top
speed to 20 mph, and hydraulic fuel pumps that make use of the Econics
PTOs. In the end after all necessary changes, the Econic semi-trailer
holds a total of 36,000 liters of jet fuel. Read more
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