2020 Mercedes-Benz Actros Truck - Walkaround at the Malaysian launch of the latest generation model

Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for Daimler Trucks in Malaysia has just launched the latest generation Mercedes-Benz Actros truck or prime mover.

The International Truck of the Year 2020 winner, the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is finally in Malaysia and is suitable for Malaysia especially in its Euro 3 and B20 Biodiesel capable OM640 6 cylinder engine which comes in various forms from 360hp to 469hp and up to 2,300Nm of torque.

Using the new Mercedes Powershift 3 Automated Manual Transmission, the 2020 Actros is efficient and coupled with better aerodynamics, it achieves around 4% better fuel efficiency than the previous generation model. It also best in class service interval of up to 55,000km even when using B20 biodiesel.

One reason why it achieves this is the use of pump line nozzle injectors rather than the high pressure commonrail injection systems which may get clogged up due to the high sulphur and other particles in Euro 3 diesel and B20 grade of biodiesel.

There are many variants and options but the base vehicles are 4x2, 6x2 and 6x4 prime mover trucks which can be configured with various equipment levels. The basic walkthough of the truck (mostly the 6x2) is featured here as well as a presentation of the engine and AMT transmission unit.

Warranty is excellent for Malaysia - up to 3 years or 450,000km which ever comes first. Couple that to the 55,000km service interval, it does seem like a good truck for transporters to operate.