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      Mercedes-Benz 2543LS (2004) vs. Volvo FH 4x2 (2005)

      1 reasons to buy Mercedes-Benz 2543LS (2004):

      Sizes

      Rear axles number 2 and 1 50 % more or 1

      7 reasons to buy Volvo FH 4x2 (2005):

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 7050 mm and 7750 mm 9 % less or 700 mm

      Motor

      Displacement 12.8 l. and 12 l. 6 % more or 0.8 l.
      Full power 387.8 kW and 319.2 kW 18 % more or 68.6 kW
      Peak torque 2500 Nm and 2100 Nm 16 % more or 400 Nm
      Torque measured at 1400 rev / min and 1100 rev / min 21 % more or 300 rev

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 12 and 8 33 % more or 4
      Reverse gears number 2 and 1 50 % more or 1

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Total gross vehicle weight 23400 kg and 18000 kg
      Chassis total weight 7465 kg and 6610 kg
      Wheelbase 3900 mm and 3500 mm
      Dimensional length 6115 mm and 5685 mm
      Length from rear axle center to frame end 770 mm and 825 mm

      Sizes

      Tyre size 295/80R22.5 and 295/80R22.5
      Class by weight 8 and 8
      Overall width 2490 mm and 2495 mm
      Height to cab upper part 3195 mm and 3302 mm

      Motor

      Cylinders number 6 and 6
      Aspiration Turbocharging with intercooler and Turbocharging with intercooler
      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Volvo
      Hole 128 mm and 131 mm
      Model OM457LA (430 HP) and D13A520 (520 HP)
      Strokes 155 mm and 158 mm

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Volvo
      Model G221-9 and V2514
      Transmission type 8-speed gearbox with synchronization and low-speed gear and 12 synchronized forward gears, two forward gears to caterpillar treads and reverse gears