Thank you Stavros for this lovely Mercedes video, just a tad sad you could not get your hands on a Mega space top of the range one. But I loved your showing around and the little trip out. Made this Mercedes fan very happy indeed. I appreciate all your hard work put into the Truck, Car and the surprise appearances of other Vehicles in the videos. Great work Stavros and thank you.
The content and quality of your videos is so good that I hope you eventually expand the scope of things covered beyond cars and trucks. You make each video interesting, entertaining and so informative. Keep it up Stavros...CHEERS!
I love your videos. Your attention to every detail is just amazing I've learned many things about trucks from you. It's hard to get a similar channel on UA-cam. Great job. Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮
I have to admit I love the Actros. I use a 2545 for work and it is a very good and comfortable truck to drive. I have the slightly larger one with the flat floor so it has an extra step and can take a bit of used to. The gearbox is a bit dim-whitted when it comes to heavy loads but most of my work involves a full length trailer with appx 4-5T on so is more than capable for that sort of work and averages around 10-10.5MPG (it will manage heavy loads fine but probly a good idea to shift it into manual for that especially on motorways for the hills) As for the styling I love it very well laid out and easy to reach buttons but the speakers are a bit naff when it comes to bass. overall I would take an Actros over most others in the "fleet" spec range of trucks.
Hi Stavros969, what´s going on!! Amazing video!! Look, i´ve driven that kind of truck just in a game calls Euro Truck Simulator 2 hahaha.. Actually is really awesome to know about Mercedes truck in the real life. Best Wishes!!
Stumbled across this channel via youtube suggestions. Absolutely love the truck reviews and have subscribed. I was wondering where Rob Bryden had disappeared to; must have taken ages to perfect the Irish accent. Best wishes.
I don't know much about trucks but they are very interesting. Having so many gears and the various functions is so interesting. It must be something engineering something to pull such heavy loads for hundreds of thousands of kilometers with minimal down time. It's so cool all of this. Who makes the best trucks by the way? I've watched a few of these videos of yours and the Mercedes one look well made in a typical German fashion.
Hi Stavros, Your truck videos are well done and your knowledge of trucks is very refreshing to truck enthusiasists like us, please do a video on the old mercedes trucks (LAK1624/LAK2624/LAK1113). Thank you.
Used to drive the previous model Actros, a 2012 2651 and loved it in every way (and still do love it) however after switching to a 750 Volvo FH16 and then to a Scania R520 I realised how underpowered the Merc really is. But it was and still is a dream to drive, takes you anywhere you need to go in good comfort...just takes some time doing it.
I believe they were programmed to be in such way to extent it's longevity of their product...they are slow in hills so that not to overheat their parts all unlike their competitors all which will use their full power...look at the export market, the actors is the most most favourite truck to the 3 world country and they will say it outlast many of their rivals....in my country they prefer Volvo due to parts availability..
The Actros is good if you go for the stronger models. Gearbox isnt as good as volvo i-shift but its much better than the old generations of Mercedes powershift units. For Norwegian roads its a bit too soft on the front axle, hitting the bump stop a bit early. I prefer Scania and Volvo but its a good truck. Thanks for sharing with us Stavros
In the African context, the actros mp1, mp2, mp3 were the most reliable trucks and you can not imagine modifications made to them to be driven into the middle of nowhere with no roads and mud roads.
Wondering how the camera mirros will be to drive with and how much ligt a screen like that will shine with and if it destroyes your night vision. Or they have special software to dimm the lights for them and dim a shiny headlamp in the mirror.. Can se problems and advanteges... What is your take on them ?
I drive one of these I have the flat floor one very comfortable but lacks power big time and when pulling away from a junction sometimes it stops halfway out to find a different gear it's not 1 year old yet and already had 4 recalls
Ive been in a 1843 the last few weeks, and its the worst ride ive expeienced by a mile, 4 wheelers can be bad but its a joke, our old dafs are better😂 my only other complaint is feeling like you sit a bit high because of the low window positions but gives good visibility! Keep up videos, always enjoyable! 👍🏻
In my opinion the truck look nice from the outside but the interior looks very dated. Those gauges look very old fashioned. Also would it not make more sense for them to make the driver side outside storage compartment bigger than the passenger side. It would save the driver walking around the truck to get things. Just my thoughts on it. She is no Scania.
Mr.Mister the compartment is bigger on the passenger side because the Steering wheel is on the wrong side. I’m not trying to make a joke. The truck is build as LHD and is adapted to RHD. ALSO, this is a very basic spec’d truck from the looks of it.
also use a trolley or trailer lever for hills to truck doen,t roll back while attempting to move foorward from a hill I guess you use your emergency lever for that
Kilometres and litres per/100 km is the norm. Miles per hour are as outdated as using a sundial to tell the time. The US and UK are probably the last places left . . .
@@sevenscounty409 What is unreliable about it? I thought it was better than the MP3 since the MP3 always had people crying. Does the MP4 breakdown often?
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior until they finalize it, running 40+ tons on tri-axle or super-links, the prop-shaft universals seem to be failing, but the MP5 doesn't seem to have the problem so far...
So,Stravros,You think the Merc Actros in compare to Scania?What do You think if You look at two of them?Is Merc better than the Volvo-now the king of the road. Let us hear what You have to say about it. TH
yers ago working for the orange company they set their trucks at 55 mph it was horrible lose momentum for hills now you can drive the speed limit so even with less power you can hold gears longer to cap hills
Glorias I completely understand that but when it comes to your tractor being your home away from home, I want a little bit of space to have all the stuff I need plus be able to stretch out a little.
The best thing a merc does is set off car alarms in the middle of the night. prefer Swedish Volvo scanny, even the French Magnum far exceeds. Regards. Al
in EU trucks aren't allowed to do more that 60MPH on motorways but for some daft reason there is a speed limiter which can not be set higher than 56MPH. Work that one out lol
This is wat we’ve been missing stavros
Thank you Stavros for this lovely Mercedes video, just a tad sad you could not get your hands on a Mega space top of the range one. But I loved your showing around and the little trip out. Made this Mercedes fan very happy indeed. I appreciate all your hard work put into the Truck, Car and the surprise appearances of other Vehicles in the videos.
Great work Stavros and thank you.
Much appreciated Shaun Moore
The content and quality of your videos is so good that I hope you eventually expand the scope of things covered beyond cars and trucks. You make each video interesting, entertaining and so informative. Keep it up Stavros...CHEERS!
One of the Nicer truckers on You Tube.
Yes Stavros! Thank you for another truck video. Now i gotta start watching this video :)
Loving your videos, keep them coming
Mercedes need to do an AMG version!
Why?
@@southafrican3201 why not 👍😎👍
@@tazydevil1379 lol good reply
😅😅
👊Of coz !!
yeah stavros its been quite a while..Well done love your presentation about the truck..the music is on point.
POV will be perfect
Stumbled upon this channel by accident. Subscribed immediately. Keep it up Stavros!
Love your trucking videos
Thank you for the truck video Stavros
Mara this guy is too good in what he do, I've always loved trucks but unfortunately I've only had a ride once in my life 🤣
Good job man. Great video with lots of details.
i have some Mercedes Actros 2016 at work and i really wanna try them i heard people hate them because of how they drive !
I love your videos. Your attention to every detail is just amazing I've learned many things about trucks from you. It's hard to get a similar channel on UA-cam. Great job. Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮
I have to admit I love the Actros. I use a 2545 for work and it is a very good and comfortable truck to drive. I have the slightly larger one with the flat floor so it has an extra step and can take a bit of used to. The gearbox is a bit dim-whitted when it comes to heavy loads but most of my work involves a full length trailer with appx 4-5T on so is more than capable for that sort of work and averages around 10-10.5MPG (it will manage heavy loads fine but probly a good idea to shift it into manual for that especially on motorways for the hills)
As for the styling I love it very well laid out and easy to reach buttons but the speakers are a bit naff when it comes to bass.
overall I would take an Actros over most others in the "fleet" spec range of trucks.
love this video.well explained
Great job
Hi Stavros969, what´s going on!! Amazing video!! Look, i´ve driven that kind of truck just in a game calls Euro Truck Simulator 2 hahaha.. Actually is really awesome to know about Mercedes truck in the real life. Best Wishes!!
That was cool on the Benz across 450hsp.nice one❤
This is what i really like bro thanks
If Top Gear had a trucking channel....
Wonderful quality
Wonderful Channel
More trucks videos
I’ll be passenger in one tmrw and hopefully driving it buy next week here in Perth Australia..😎
Always enjoys all of your video stavross
Awak dari mana
Pritip Pritip1507 Malaysia
Alif Haziq * i am Malaysia bro ...u driving truck or what work
Pritip Pritip1507 no just hobby and i not work yet
Alif Haziq + saya suka lori scania ...i just work 1 ton truck
GOOD AFTERNOON YEAH
Excellent job stavros 👌, and I love this model of truck so much ♥ ♥.
Stumbled across this channel via youtube suggestions. Absolutely love the truck reviews and have subscribed. I was wondering where Rob Bryden had disappeared to; must have taken ages to perfect the Irish accent. Best wishes.
Thank you so much Mr. Stavros all the way from Dubai. Please can teach me more about Mega space
Am fan of busses too,do you mind doing a video of such like Scania touring please?
Stav scania must be bawling as your no longer a sales man for them huh? Hahaha keep up the grand job
Please upload review of DAF trucks.I love your truck review videos
I don't know much about trucks but they are very interesting. Having so many gears and the various functions is so interesting. It must be something engineering something to pull such heavy loads for hundreds of thousands of kilometers with minimal down time. It's so cool all of this. Who makes the best trucks by the way? I've watched a few of these videos of yours and the Mercedes one look well made in a typical German fashion.
Generally Scandinavian trucks beat all, but its personal preference.
Hi Stavros,
Your truck videos are well done and your knowledge of trucks is very refreshing to truck enthusiasists like us, please do a video on the old mercedes trucks (LAK1624/LAK2624/LAK1113).
Thank you.
Used to drive the previous model Actros, a 2012 2651 and loved it in every way (and still do love it) however after switching to a 750 Volvo FH16 and then to a Scania R520 I realised how underpowered the Merc really is. But it was and still is a dream to drive, takes you anywhere you need to go in good comfort...just takes some time doing it.
I believe they were programmed to be in such way to extent it's longevity of their product...they are slow in hills so that not to overheat their parts all unlike their competitors all which will use their full power...look at the export market, the actors is the most most favourite truck to the 3 world country and they will say it outlast many of their rivals....in my country they prefer Volvo due to parts availability..
The Actros is good if you go for the stronger models. Gearbox isnt as good as volvo i-shift but its much better than the old generations of Mercedes powershift units. For Norwegian roads its a bit too soft on the front axle, hitting the bump stop a bit early. I prefer Scania and Volvo but its a good truck. Thanks for sharing with us Stavros
One question is that can you drive a million km without changing engine? :D I still prefer Scania too.
Aleksi I have owned one with 1.7 million kms never missed a beat it was a Mercedes atego 1823
mornadu the auto boxs aren't that great the semi auto is brilliant it pulls like a train
In the African context, the actros mp1, mp2, mp3 were the most reliable trucks and you can not imagine modifications made to them to be driven into the middle of nowhere with no roads and mud roads.
❤ great job
Very good teacher 💕
I really appreciate you 🙏🙏🙏
Wondering how the camera mirros will be to drive with and how much ligt a screen like that will shine with and if it destroyes your night vision. Or they have special software to dimm the lights for them and dim a shiny headlamp in the mirror..
Can se problems and advanteges...
What is your take on them ?
stavros please make a truck video about the daf xf
Thank stavros
can u make a video of a iveco truck? :oo
QWQTheMythHunter I’d love to if I could get one 🤞
My Dad drove a D reg Mercedes NG, the cab was decent on that, for one designed in the 70s
Nice review stavros buat in malaysia with this actros with 450 horse power pulling load around 60ton
Luv this Merc Truck. I have this on my pc game Euro Truck 2. Anyone who likes trucks should play this, incl American Truck. Recommended
Or just buy the real thing after getting certified as a truck driver
@Alex Harmon I've seen some people playing ats or ets inside their trucks
i would love to learn drive actros atego and 2544 and 2629
post more truck videos i love it! cause i play ETS2
I drive one of these I have the flat floor one very comfortable but lacks power big time and when pulling away from a junction sometimes it stops halfway out to find a different gear it's not 1 year old yet and already had 4 recalls
Same issues with mine, doesn't know what gear to be in when pulling away, fairly basic cab, bit dated now too
Murr...🧐I’ve never heard mirror pronounced that way. Awesome video and accent
Are you a full-time driver or just for videos? Good video aswell.
Answered in the Q & A video, cheer's James Whyte
Stavros969 yeah i saw that ,also a good video just not made clear if you are permanent that's all?
Ive been in a 1843 the last few weeks, and its the worst ride ive expeienced by a mile, 4 wheelers can be bad but its a joke, our old dafs are better😂 my only other complaint is feeling like you sit a bit high because of the low window positions but gives good visibility! Keep up videos, always enjoyable! 👍🏻
Hi I like the way to explain for ask
Wonder when this actros will be available in South Africa
I ask myself the same question myself. I've never seen one on South African roads.
mziwenduku ntsele Are you into the trucking business email me scania729@gmail.com
I work for Volvo. At their assembly plant in Durban.......
Can you do more rigid trucks
What is the towing capacity??
In my opinion the truck look nice from the outside but the interior looks very dated. Those gauges look very old fashioned. Also would it not make more sense for them to make the driver side outside storage compartment bigger than the passenger side. It would save the driver walking around the truck to get things. Just my thoughts on it. She is no Scania.
Mr.Mister the compartment is bigger on the passenger side because the Steering wheel is on the wrong side. I’m not trying to make a joke. The truck is build as LHD and is adapted to RHD. ALSO, this is a very basic spec’d truck from the looks of it.
selig stoney Okay. Thanks for the info.
That, and the air intake is under the RHS locker box
Yeah it's not as boring as Scania
How long is this truck?
what price to the truck ?
I love truck
I love it
Great video! One question. Could you show the engine in one or the Mercedes trucks you review?
also use a trolley or trailer lever for hills to truck doen,t roll back while attempting to move foorward from a hill I guess you use your emergency lever for that
why are all the trucks in UK/IRL 6x4?
Really enjoyable video.. great presenting style.. subbed 😉
God bless you 🙏
I like your class sir🎉🎉🎉🎉
Is the gearbox giving problems
Actros automatic or manual bos ?
scaniaman2006 R620 they are not made any more unless special asked only auto's or semi auto now last manuals a long time ago
mercedes purchased freightliner in the u.s.so to compete in the conventional market they are nice vehicles got to have a nose on a truck
Wait.. Do you guys in Ireland use Km/h instead of miles?? How come?
Kilometres and litres per/100 km is the norm. Miles per hour are as outdated as using a sundial to tell the time. The US and UK are probably the last places left . . .
so u can change from automatic mode to manual mode while in motion?
Nice truck. Very popular in (South) Africa... Unlike the Scanias.
It's South Africa, not "(South) Africa". The "South" part is not optional.
Scanias are very much reliable unlike this useless Mercedes actros mp4. Literally the worst actros ever made by Daimler
@@sevenscounty409 What is unreliable about it? I thought it was better than the MP3 since the MP3 always had people crying. Does the MP4 breakdown often?
*crickets*
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior until they finalize it, running 40+ tons on tri-axle or super-links, the prop-shaft universals seem to be failing, but the MP5 doesn't seem to have the problem so far...
I love the truck it's amazing 👌I use mp1 1843 I wish if can get this🙏
cheer's
i own the scania s series on ets2 and the new man tgx euro 6
Cool hi im going on a truck whit my dad here in norway and its a long trip day and night
Think I'll stick with the scania v8 Stavros !
How pull this MB comparing with new Scania 450?!
അടിപൊളി 👍👍👍
Wish Mercedes made one for the US.
AnnaAnnaYes and I’m so glad they don’t;) Not suitable for North American conditions.
@@JeepCherokeeful What conditions are those?
apparently the air brake system is different than the u,s with an emergency lever versus two buttons for tractor and trailer
Gut😄
the driver feature from the truck are great
Man i really like Mercedes' interior design. Simple yet subtle 👍👍
So,Stravros,You think the Merc Actros in compare to Scania?What do You think if You look at two of them?Is Merc better than the Volvo-now the king of the road. Let us hear what You have to say about it. TH
yers ago working for the orange company they set their trucks at 55 mph it was horrible lose momentum for hills now you can drive the speed limit so even with less power you can hold gears longer to cap hills
Makes me thankful for my 2017 Peterbilt 389. I feel sorry for all of you that have to be stuck in these small tractors.
Glorias I completely understand that but when it comes to your tractor being your home away from home, I want a little bit of space to have all the stuff I need plus be able to stretch out a little.
ملك السيارات النجمة الثلاثيه 👍
of course a conventional is much more comfortable and roomier than a cabover but if you can,t get a conventional this looks good
stavross
it wasn't entering in eco mode because maybe it wasn't configured to have eco mod, for example my Mercedes doesn't have power mode but it has Eco mode
I really rated my Actros.
how much this is coming for
What is m1 and m2?
ilove ACTROS THE best
The best thing a merc does is set off car alarms in the middle of the night. prefer Swedish Volvo scanny, even the French Magnum far exceeds. Regards. Al
that is a good amount of power just going to slow need to go a least 100 kilometer in the u.s your going 70 mph
in EU trucks aren't allowed to do more that 60MPH on motorways but for some daft reason there is a speed limiter which can not be set higher than 56MPH. Work that one out lol
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