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Mercedes-Benz Trucks: From 1960s Icons to eActros 600

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: From 1960s Icons to eActros 600

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic made a strong impact at Brazzeltag 2025, hosted by the Technik Museum Speyer, Germany. With vehicles ranging from the 1960s to 1980s, the display offered a clear timeline of commercial vehicle evolution. The appearance of the eActros 600, the brand's electric truck, reinforced Daimler Truck’s focus on zero-emission freight.

Event Snapshot: Key Details

  • Event: Brazzeltag 2025
  • Location: Technik Museum Speyer
  • Organizer: Daimler Truck AG
  • Focus: Classic truck display, live demos, electric vehicle experience

Top Attractions from Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic

1. Historic Truck Showcase

Over a dozen historic Mercedes-Benz trucks displayed design shifts and engineering updates across six decades.

Notable models included:

  • LP 333 “Millipede” from the 1960s
  • NG series from the 1970s
  • SK trucks from the 1980s

These models demonstrated the evolution of truck aerodynamics, safety, and load capacity.

2. eActros 600 “Brazzeltaxi”

The battery-electric eActros 600 provided silent passenger rides throughout the weekend. The truck:

  • Offers a range of ~310 miles (500 km) per charge
  • Uses megawatt charging (MCS-ready)
  • Delivered noise-free transportation inside the event

Live Action: Performance Highlights

RaceTruck: 1,500 HP Display

The RaceTruck, fitted with a V8 engine producing 1,500 horsepower, performed power demonstrations:

  • High-speed acceleration on museum roads
  • Burnout stunts and noise shows

“Transformers” Unimog Hound

A modified Unimog, used as “Hound” in the Transformers films, drew crowds:

  • Fully operational
  • Heavy off-road tires and armored plating
  • Fan-favorite photo opportunity

Unimog Concept Design Study

A one-off concept based on the Unimog chassis:

  • Focus on modular design
  • Combines utility and experimental aesthetics
  • Not production-bound but functional
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Legends on Wheels Exhibition

The “Legends on Wheels” showcase remains open at the Technik Museum Speyer through March 2026. Features include:

FeatureDescription
Historic Trucks Display10+ Mercedes-Benz commercial trucks from 1940–1990
Restoration WorkshopOngoing projects viewable through glass walls
Education ExperienceEngine and transmission cutaways for learning
Special ProjectRestoration of one of Daimler’s oldest trucks

The restoration area allows guests to witness live mechanical work, connecting theory with practice.

Visitor Experience: Interactive and Educational

Brazzeltag 2025 prioritized public involvement.

Interactive highlights included:

  • Open cabs: Guests climbed into cockpits of historic and modern trucks
  • Driver Q&A sessions: Retired and active Mercedes-Benz drivers explained vehicle handling
  • Tech walkthroughs: Mechanics explained diesel-to-electric conversions
  • Family-friendly zones: Children could operate basic functions under supervision

Sustainability Focus: Then and Now

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic emphasized long-term engineering durability and the shift toward sustainable commercial transport.

Historic themes:

  • Longevity of diesel platforms
  • Rebuildability of classic drivetrains
  • Global serviceability standards from as early as 1960

Modern focus:

  • Battery-electric mobility
  • Low-noise, zero-emission logistics solutions
  • Long-haul freight rethinking through digital tools and automation readiness
Image gallery:
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Key Technical Specs Table

ModelPowertrainEraNotable Feature
LP 333 “Millipede”Dual front axle1960sUnique 3-axle layout
NG SeriesDiesel1970sIntroduced modular cab design
SK SeriesTurbo-diesel1980sEnhanced driver comfort
eActros 600Battery-electric2020s500 km range, MCS-ready
RaceTruckV8, 1,500 hpCustomStunt and performance vehicle
Unimog “Hound”Diesel (modded)MovieScreen-used Transformer truck

Summary

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic showed how engineering from the past still connects to the demands of today. The Brazzeltag 2025 exhibit balanced mechanical history, technical demos, and future-facing mobility in a public, family-accessible format.

  • Over 20 vehicles displayed
  • Fully operational electric and historic vehicles
  • Direct interaction with experts and drivers
  • Live restoration work inside a museum space

Brazzeltag 2025 confirmed Mercedes-Benz’s dual commitment to preserving truck heritage and scaling future-ready transport technologies.

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  • Commercial vehicle evolution
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
  • Historic Mercedes trucks
  • Electric long-haul trucks
  • Unimog Hound Transformers
  • RaceTruck Mercedes-Benz
  • Technik Museum Speyer
  • classic truck exhibition
  • Mercedes truck restoration
  • Classic trucks

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