Mercedes Benz Dump Truck Specificiations.pdf
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This is a technical specification document for a Mercedes Benz 6x6 dump truck to be delivered in 2026 or later. The vehicle must safely load, transport, and dump a minimum of 24 cubic yards (18.3 cubic meters) of material with a maximum payload capacity of at least 27.6 tons (25 tonnes). The dump truck shall feature a two-door cab with left-hand drive steering, metric instrument gauges with English language labels, heating, defrosting, and air conditioning systems. The engine must be diesel-powered, capable of operating long-term on ultra-high sulfur diesel fuel up to 10,000 ppm, and equipped with an engine brake. The transmission shall be automatic or automated manual.
The chassis must include locking or limited slip differentials, two front frame-mounted tow hooks, air brakes with ABS, on/off-road tires, exterior grab handles, a front-mounted self-recovery winch with minimum 22,000 lb capacity, brushguard with headlight protection, full-size spare wheel assembly, a 46-piece 10-unit ANSI first aid kit in a metal gasket-sealed case, back-up alarm, electric and air horns, two orange LED/strobe warning light bars on the cab roof, two 5-gallon jerry cans labeled for potable water and diesel fuel with secure stowage, English language vehicle markings, OEM color, and corrosion protection if sea travel is included in delivery. The dump body shall have a minimum volume of 24 cubic yards with approximately 45-degree dump angle, sides and floor constructed from at least AR400 steel, front-mounted telescopic hoist with doghouse and greaseable pins, air-operated tail-gate latches, 1/2 cab guard, heavy-duty rear hinges, PTO with heavy-duty hydraulic pump, permanently attached side ladders, body-up safety prop and indicator light, LED lighting and reflectors per DOT standards, and tarp. Performance requirements specify on and off-road capabilities with 30 percent off-road and 70 percent on-road expected use, fully loaded capability of 62 mph on level highway, and ability to negotiate 25-degree longitudinal slopes when fully loaded.
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SPECIFICATION
4 Mar 26
DUMP TRUCK
THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NEW PARTS, THE MANUFACTURER’S
STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND CAPABILITIES:
1. CONFIGURATION
1.1. Dump Truck, Mercedes Benz, 6x6, 2026 model year or later
1.2. Capable of safely loading, transporting, and dumping at least 24 yd3 (18.3 m3) of material, with maximum payload capacity of at least 27.6 tons (25 tonnes)
1.3. Two-door cab
1.3.1. Left-hand drive (LHD) steering
1.3.2. All instrument gauges in metric units, with English language (where applicable)
1.3.3. Heating, defrosting, and air conditioning systems
1.4. Diesel engine
1.4.1. Capable of operating long term on ultra-high sulfur diesel fuel as high as (10,000 ppm)
1.4.2. Engine brake
1.5. Automatic or automated manual transmission
2. CHASSIS EQUIPMENT
2.1. Locking or limited slip differentials
2.2. Two front frame-mounted tow hooks or eyes
2.3. Air brakes and ABS
2.4. On/off road tires
2.5. Left and right-side grab handles provided on exterior of cab
2.6. Front-mounted, self-recovery winch with at least 22,000 lb. (9,979 kg) capacity
2.7. Brushguard with headlight protection
2.8. Full-size spare wheel assembly with holder
2.9. A 46 piece, 10 unit ANSI first aid kit, which meets ANSI Z308.1-2003
2.9.1. Cold compress and first aid booklet also included
2.9.2. Metal case with gasket-sealed lid to contain all items
2.10. Back-up alarm
2.11. Electric horn and air horn
2.12. Two orange, rotating beacons, LED, or strobe-type warning light bar installed on the top of the cab
2.13. Two 5 gallon (or 20 liter) jerry cans
2.13.1. One jerry can labeled "Potable Water" in English
2.13.2. The other labeled "Diesel Fuel" in English
2.13.3. Stowage location for the jerry cans on the truck which doesn't interfere with operations
2.14. Vehicle language markings in English
2.15. OEM color
2.16. Corrosion Protection (Carwell or similar) if delivery includes any sea travel
3. DUMP BODY
3.1. Minimum volume of 24 yd3 (18.3 m3) with a dump angle of approximately 45°
3.2. Payload capacity at least 27.6 tons (25 tonnes)
3.3. Dump Body
3.3.1. Sides, front wall, and floor made from at least AR400 steel
3.3.2. Spreader apron made from at least AR400 steel
3.3.3. A front-mounted telescopic hoist with doghouse
3.3.3.1. Hydraulic cylinder with greaseable pins
3.3.4. Air-operated tail-gate latches
SPECIFICATION
4 Mar 26
3.3.5. 1/2 cab guard
3.3.6. Heavy-duty rear hinges with greaseable and removable pins
3.3.7. PTO with heavy-duty, hydraulic pump
3.3.8. Ladders permanently attached on both sides
3.3.9. Body up safety prop
3.3.10. Body up indicator light in cab
3.3.11. LED lighting and reflectors installed per DOT
3.3.12. Tarp required
3.4. Additional rear lighting for nighttime operations
4. PERFORMANCE
4.1. On and off-road capabilities, 30% Off-road/70% On-road expected use
4.2. Fully loaded vehicle capable of 62 mph (100 kph) on a level highway
4.3. Fully loaded vehicle capable of negotiating a 25° longitudinal slope
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