Out of a sense of responsibility.

Econic

Out of a sense of responsibility.

Here you will find all stories about the Econic. Discover a vehicle that lets you perform your work powerfully and with exceptional comfort and efficiency.

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  • Fire service & disaster relief (3)
  • Food & Drink (1)
  • Municipal & Waste disposal (4)
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Clean safely

Econic vacuum trucks ensure empty and clean gullies so that rainwater can drain safely from the roads.

Tons of cleanliness

An Econic with a bin washing system from the company MoWa cleans waste bins with high pressure and hot water. The crews can fully rely on the comfort and ergonomics of their special truck.

Crane deployment instead of muscle power

To ensure a high level of safety in city traffic, Freiburg has relied on the Econic for 15 years. This also applies to the new underground containers.

"A job that's guaranteed to be an adventure"

Nancy John of the Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) drives the Mercedes-Benz Econic 2630 through the streets of the capital – an interview.

Thought through rather than made difficult.

Precon Products relies on the Econic for greater safety at work.

Simply the best.

The British transport company Best UK Transport has once again chosen the Econic from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

Largest fleet in Great Britain.

After the delivery of three new Econic type 3235 tippers, building materials supplier GRS Group maintains the largest fleet of Econic tippers in the United Kingdom.

5-star award on the Thames

The Mercedes-Benz Econic manoeuvres safely in London's hectic city traffic.

Like a fish in water.

The London transport company Fish Bowl Transport has recently started using two Econic in London's hectic city traffic.0

Delivering in London: Naturally with Econic.

Where skill is a must

The Aachen professional fire brigade relies on four Econic 1835 rescue vehicles equipped with turntable ladders and is fully convinced of its new emergency vehicles.

Towing with blue lights

"Overturned van on the A2 near Vienna. One person trapped." From this point on, every second counts for Vienna-Neudorf's volunteer fire brigade. The volunteer rescuers rush into the fire station, don their uniforms and start up the vehicles. Accompanying them: a brand new Mercedes-Benz Econic recovery vehicle, which was specially developed for exactly this kind of operation.

First responders behind the factory gates.

When highly flammable substances are processed, quick action is required in an emergency. The industrial fire brigade of the Ineos chemical plant in the Rhineland town of Moers has therefore chosen a consummate professional as its firefighting vehicle: the Econic.
News & Heritage

Everything important about the future & the past

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Workhorse and fun vehicle

The fifth Unimog decade brought not only new model series but also the award "Off‑roader of the Year".

Unimog nonplus ultra

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Unimog, Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks and Hellgeth Engineering are presenting the most luxurious and most powerful Unimog of all time.

Unimog as a milking express in agriculture

A Unimog U 25 of the 402 model series with 25 hp, a closed cab and a wheelbase of 2,120 mm takes care of milk logistics.

Unimog history

Learn more about the legendary all-rounder and the highlights of its eventful history.

Off on holiday

When an airport's infrastructure requires operating particularly manoeuvrable, flexibly reconfigurable and fast all-wheel-drive vehicles for facility management, the Unimog is the preferred choice.

Memories of the folding roof

When the Unimog still had a folding top.

Top exports and powerhouses

In the third decade, Unimog model series were created that, like the U 1300 L, still convince fans and users today.

Engineering craftsmanship and pioneering spirit

For 75 years now the Unimog has stood like no other vehicle for efficiency, flexibility and legendary off-road capabilities. The foundation for this success story was laid by the engineers Albert Friedrich, Heinrich Rößler and Hans Zabel.

Welded together

The third MB-trac returns to the Unimog-Museum after an extensive restoration carried out by apprentices from Unimog service partner Schmahl Landtechnik.

Successful models and added performance

For 75 years now the Unimog has stood for efficiency, flexibility and legendary off‑road capabilities like no other vehicle. In the 1960s the extensive product range was developed that still defines the all‑wheel‑drive professional today.

Icon of agriculture.

The iconic MB-trac tractor from Daimler continues to captivate generations of farmers to this day.

Family legend

On 19 March 1949, history was made with the delivery of the first Unimog. Among the first recipients was Karl Riker, a World War veteran and owner of a schnapps distillery in Hößlinswart. He was also one of the first to create unforgettable memories with the all-rounder.

Tinker. Believe. And move.

Together with his three friends, Pastor Markus Lettner restored five Unimog. What began as technical help developed into a great friendship. And it was all thanks to the versatile all-rounder on wheels from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

Trade fairs & events

The Alpine Caretakers

The Unimog Maestro

Experiences, advice, videos about applications and historical footage: Stefano Bagnasacco's YouTube channel "Unimog Italy" aims to bring the Unimog community together and spread knowledge about this versatile multi-purpose vehicle.

Unimog U 411 in the racing game Gran Turismo 7

The racing simulation Gran Turismo 7 brings the legendary Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 411 to virtual racetracks for the first time. Known for its robustness, all-wheel drive and iconic design, the historic all-rounder now bridges past and the digital future. Players experience realistic driving physics, impressive agility and the fascination of a globally admired off-road icon directly on their screens.

30 years of Actros

Since the Actros came onto the market in 1996, the Mercedes‑Benz Trucks flagship has repeatedly drawn attention with remarkable innovations — and in doing so has played a decisive role in shaping the development of modern delivery traffic. In the year of its 30th anniversary, we look back.
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