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Weststar Associates, authorised general distributors of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, said at the weekend, that the new Mercedes-Benz Atego 1718 Chassis with Usimeca Refuse Collector-Compactor has arrived the Nigerian market and is ready for immediate delivery to interested customers across the country.
Produced in the same high-tech factories in South America, the truck, according to Weststar, comes at a competitive price without compromising durability, quality,reliability and safety ; the values for which Mercedes-Benz is renowned .
Coming with a capacity of 12 cubic meters , the chasis of the new refuse collector-compactor has a wheel base of 4760mm. It also possesses a Euro 3 engine version with 6-speed manual transmission and an output of 180Hp. Special safety features present are the front and rear axle drum brakes with Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) and auto brake adjustment which yield a longer brake service life.
Best suited for the Nigerian operating terrain, the Mercedes-Benz refuse collector compactor is equipped with reinforced parabolic steel spring suspension system, an adjustable steering column and maintenance free batteries for easy operation.
On the inside, the 17.1-ton Variant Chassis with Daycab provides a seating capacity of two passengers with exterior seating for up to four runners to climb in and out to load bins. Other features include fabric seating, air-conditioning (for maximum driver comfort), radio pre-wiring, rotating safety beacons and exterior LED work lights. This 4 x 2 truck rides on 22.5 inch tires and possesses steel bumpers to help protect the headlights from hazardous objects.
The MD/CEO, Weststar Associates, Mirko Plath, is quite excited at the arrival of the new truck, saying this is a fulfillment of the promise made by the company earlier in the year.
“As promised earlier on in the year, this is in line with the commercial strategy for the proposed launch of new products better suited for the Nigerian market. The Atego 1718 Chassis with Usimeca refuse collector-compactor body offers an impressive total cost of ownership, ease of operation and excellent value for money. It is designed for easy integration into the Nigerian operating environment and backed up by our well-established Mercedes-Benz Aftersales and Parts Network,” Plath stated
The diesel truck, according to Weststar Associates, is readily available for immediate delivery at its office even as it advised that all inquiries on the new truck should be forwarded to its office at Gottlieb Daimler road, 3rd roundabout (Ikate), Lekki, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos .
