Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Illustrated History Books & Guides (1/2)

Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Originally perceived as a European manufacturer, today, Mercedes-Benz builds trucks in the four corners of the world - from the Americas and Australia, to China and Russia - and all of these entities and the products they build are explored here.
Historical information and material from Mercedes-Benz's official archives is combined with original colour images of working trucks, including the very latest environmentally compliant models, to give the reader an in-depth picture of how the company has grown, both organically and by acquisition, to become the most dominant global truck maker.

Pages of the book "Mercedes-Benz Trucks"

Extensively researched, and encompassing information from operators, dealers, drivers, and individuals who have been involved with the marque, this unique book provides a never before seen perspective on how Mercedes-Benz developed its products to provide transportation solutions across some of the most diverse operating conditions in the world.

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Author:	Colin Peck
Details:	128 pages, 7.7 x 8.25 in (19.5 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	153 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781845846435

Mercedes at War - Personnel Carriers, Cargo Trucks & Special Vehicles

The fourth volume in the series "German Trucks & Cars in WWII" concerning the Mercedes-Benz trucks and cars employed by Germany during WWII. Includes personnel carriers, cargo trucks and special vehicles. Many period photos.

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Author:	Reinhard Frank
Details:	48 pages, 8.25 x 11 x 0.12 in (21 x 28 x 0.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	b&w photos, drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780887403248

Mercedes Benz - Lastwagen & Omnibusse 1896-1986

When Daimler and Benz merged in 1926, they concentrated their commercial vehicle production in various plants, primarily in Mannheim and Gaggenau. When these became too small, a new plant opened in Wörth in 1965.

Pages of the book "Mercedes Benz - Lastwagen & Omnibusse 1896-1986"

20 years later, Werner Oswald published the first edition of this incomparable overview, and it has lost none of its content value to this day. However, the look and design had become outdated, and as with the successfully launched new edition of the brand's passenger cars, the over-complete truck volume is also being reissued: in a larger format and with many new pictures.

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Author:	Werner Oswald
Details:	592 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	1143 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783613041578

Mercedes PKW und LKW 1935-1945

At first, the Reichswehr had to use commercially available cars, as the construction of military vehicles was prohibited by the victorious powers after losing the First World War. This led to the introduction of so-called off-road cars based on existing models, the "Kübelwagen".
It was only after 1933 that military-grade cars began to be produced, such as the Mercedes-Benz 170 V, which was delivered to the troops in considerable numbers with a Kübelwagen body. This was followed by off-road three-axle Kübelwagen such as the G 1.

Trucks were of particular importance because the First World War had shown the importance of motorized supply transport. In the first few years, the Ordnance Department relied on commercially available models with few extras.
The merger of Daimler and Benz in 1926 created the basis for a completely new commercial vehicle program, including the newly introduced diesel engine, then known as the "crude oil engine." In 1928, series production of the three-axle G 3 truck began, which was fitted with a body for the signal troops in large numbers.
After 1933, truck construction experienced a rapid upswing, with Daimler-Benz holding the market leadership. Special military off-road vehicles were now also developed.

Experience the details in vivid texts and historical photos, which contribute greatly to understanding this multifaceted chapter of the Mercedes-Benz history.

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Author:	Hans-Georg Mayer-Stein
Details:	104 pages, 12 x 8.5 in (30.5 x 21.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Dörfler Verlag GmbH (D, 2003)
ISBN:	9783895551079

DaimlerChrysler - Die Lastwagen des Weltkonzerns

Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, the forefathers of German vehicle construction, put the first trucks on the road more than 100 years ago. This was followed by the commercial vehicles of Daimler-Benz AG from 1926 to 1945, the years of the economic miracle, the takeover of Henschel, the steps into North America, Euclid and Freightliner, the rise to become the world's largest truck manufacturer.
A chronological presentation of all the company's trucks up to 2000, with technical data and a wealth of illustrations, many of them published for the first time.

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Author:	Dieter Hasemann
Details:	144 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	255 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2002)
ISBN:	9783861332855

Die mittleren Lastwagen von Mercedes-Benz bis 1945

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On June 28, 1926, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. merged to form Daimler-Benz AG. Both companies already had extensive experience in commercial vehicle construction. The new company offered a wide range of trucks, laying the foundation for the lasting success of the brand with the star.
Author and commercial vehicle journalist Alexander Weber documents the development of Mercedes-Benz medium-duty trucks from 1926 to 1945. The book features numerous previously unpublished images from the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives, providing unique insights into this period.

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Author:	Alexander Weber
Details:	77 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.31 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2025)
ISBN:	9783751611572

Die schweren Lastwagen von Mercedes-Benz bis 1945

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On June 28, 1926, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. merged to form Daimler-Benz AG. Both companies already had long-standing experience in commercial vehicle construction. The new company offered a wide range of trucks, laying the foundation for the enduring success of Mercedes-Benz.
Author and commercial vehicle journalist Alexander Weber presents the development of Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks between 1926 and 1945. The book features numerous previously unpublished images from the Mercedes-Benz Classic archives, providing unique insights into this period.

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Author:	Alexander Weber
Details:	77 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.35 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2025)
ISBN:	9783751611589

Kommunalfahrzeuge Mercedes-Benz

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The predecessor companies of Daimler-Benz AG were already very successful in the field of municipal service vehicles. It was therefore unsurprising that, after the merger in 1926, the new company continued this development and that the brand with the star became one of the leading suppliers of municipal vehicles.
In this volume of the Podszun Kompakt series, author and commercial-vehicle journalist Alexander Weber traces the evolution of municipal vehicle production at Mercedes-Benz from 1926 onward.

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Author:	Alexander Weber
Details:	80 pages, 9 x 6.9 x 0.39 in (24 x 17.5 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2025)
ISBN:	9783751611893