Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Illustrated History Books & Guides

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.

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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 Actros - La gamme lourde Mercedes, des origines à Euro VI

In 1996, Mercedes reinvented its high-end truck by launching the first Actros. Fifteen years later, the new Actros revealed in 2011 laid the foundations for the heavy-duty technology for the next two decades. Starting with the flagship Actros, Mercedes developed specialized versions for heavy regional tasks with the Axor, then the Antos, and for construction sites with the Arocs.

This book summarises the prestigious Actros ancestry and in particular looks back at the genesis of the Mercedes V engines used since 1969. Then the entire evolution of the Actros from the first prototypes to the Euro 6 ranges is described and analysed. The beautiful images, omnipresent and abundantly captioned, serve all aspects of the subject treated.

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Author:	Loïc Fieux
Details:	160 pages, 12.2 x 9.8 x 0.39 in (31 x 25 x 1 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	French
Publisher:	LFM Editions (F, 2014)
ISBN:	9782953155211

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.

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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-Benz LKW - Die legendären Langhauber 1945-1962

When Germany lay in ruins in 1945, every truck, no matter how roadworthy, was worth its weight in gold. The upturn in truck construction also enabled Mercedes-Benz to return to the world market: their bonneted trucks paved the way for the Swabians to become the largest truck manufacturer in the world.

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Achim Gaier describes the types, technology, models, developments and backgrounds of the economic miracle hooded cars, the variety of which was as great as the hoods were long.
After looking at protocols that had previously been lying dormant in the archives, a unique, excellently illustrated and carefully researched standard work was created that closes an important gap in Mercedes-Benz history.

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Author:	Achim Gaier
Details:	240 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	325 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2020)
ISBN:	9783613043237

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

Mercedes-Benz LKW - Die unvergessenen Kurzhauber

From 1959, Mercedes-Benz launched trucks with a new design in which the engine was no longer located completely in front of the driver's cab, but was pushed a little way into it. This design, known as the "Kurzhauber" truck, was a great success worldwide: the heavy short-hood trucks were produced until the early 1980s, and the light and medium-sized trucks even until 1996.

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After the legendary long-hood trucks from Mercedes-Benz, Achim Gaier now describes the unforgettable short-hood trucks. Among other things, he looks at the types and models of the economic miracle trucks, including their background, development and technology.

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Author:	Achim Gaier
Details:	272 pages, 10.4 x 9.1 in (26.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	280 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2021)
ISBN:	9783613043718

Mercedes-Benz Schwerlast-Zugmaschinen

The Mercedes-Benz Group is the world market leader with its commercial vehicle division. Heavy-duty tractors are a key area for the company's image.

The authors show and describe the many types of vehicles, which are almost always built specifically to customer requirements. Exciting transport reports will also delight the reader.

From the contents:
- Creation of a heavy-duty tractor
- Model 3250A(S) and 3850A(S)
- Type 2636AS with double turbo
- Four-axle tractors type 33365
- Model 4050AS 8x6 and 4850A 8x8
- NG 2644S tractor
- Universal tractor 3544S
- Model 4044S
- Three-axle SK 2648S and SK 2650/3050 and 2644
- Four-axle SK 3548S
- SK 3550S 8x4 and 3550AS 8x6
- SK three-axle and SK four-axle - last generation
- Generation Actros
- Paul Nutzfahrzeuge
- various transport reports.

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Author:	Stefan Jung, Wolfgang Hauch
Details:	176 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	470 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2006)
ISBN:	9783861334095

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

Feuerwehrfahrzeuge Mercedes-Benz 1926-1945

On June 28, 1926, Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. merged to form Daimler-Benz AG. Both companies already had decades of experience in building fire engines. It was therefore not surprising that the new Daimler-Benz AG also offered a wide range of fire engine chassis.
This illustrated book looks back at the fire engines with the star produced between 1926 and 1945.

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Author:	Alexander Weber
Details:	80 pages, 9 x 6.9 x 0.47 in (24 x 17.5 x 1.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783751611077

Feuerwehrfahrzeuge Mercedes-Benz nach 1945

After World War II, Daimler-Benz AG almost seamlessly continued the production of fire engines. By the early 1950s, the company once again offered a wide range of fire engine chassis and, together with its partner Metz, produced various complete vehicles. To this day, Daimler Truck AG remains an important partner for fire departments worldwide.
This illustrated book looks back at the fire engines with the star produced since 1945.

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Author:	Alexander Weber
Details:	80 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.39 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 1 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	180 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783751611336

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