Mercedes-Benz Zetros

The Mercedes-Benz Zetros is an off-road truck for extreme operations. It was first presented at the 2008 Eurosatory defence industry trade show in Paris. The Zetros is manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, Germany. The truck is designed to be compatible with the Hercules C-130 transport and also fits into a standard German railway carriage.

The Bulgarian army ordered the Zetros in 2009. As of 2012, it operates 335 trucks with 30 more on order.

The Zetros is one of 14 Mercedes-Benz vehicle models featured in the 2013 film A Good Day to Die Hard.

Variants
The Zetros is only available with a 326 PS engine and all-wheel drive:
 * Zetros 1833 (4x4) - 4,000 to 6,000 kg payload
 * Zetros 2733 (6x6) - 7,000 to 10,000 kg payload

Although normally used as ad truck, the Zetros has also been put to work as an off-road tractor unit in the middle east.

Technical characteristics

 * Engine: 7.2 L diesel 6 cyl.
 * Power: 326 PS (322 hp, 240 kW)
 * Torque: 1300nm /1200rpm
 * Top speed: 55mph