Abnormal Load
Features
Built to Carry South Africa
Piece by massive piece.
Our abnormal truck range from Mercedes-Benz Trucks hauls what others call impossible, with ease, confidence, and legacy.
Carrying Mzansi’s Tomorrow
Some giants don’t just stand tall. They move silently, powerfully, and with purpose.
From turbines to transformers, bridge beams to wind blades, our Super Haulers don’t just move cargo, they move the future. Watch how the Mercedes-Benz abnormal truck range continues to carry South Africa, one oversized load at a time.
Actros 4058S/39 Precision Power
When the mission demands accuracy, consistency, and scale, the Actros 4058S/39 delivers. With a Gross Combination Mass of up to 180 000kg, a 425kW engine producing 2800Nm of torque, and pneumatic trailer compatibility, this 6×4 workhorse is purpose-built for South Africa’s largest infrastructure hauls.
Whether it’s stadium domes, wind turbine blades, or bridge beams, the Actros carries it all with calm confidence, kilometre after kilometre.
Payload
Designed to carry the extraordinary.
With a payload capacity of up to 100 tonnes, the Actros SLT handles oversized and abnormal loads with ease. Offering unmatched stability, precision, and control on long haul routes.
Engine
Designed to carry the extraordinary.
With a payload capacity of up to 100 tonnes, the Actros SLT handles oversized and abnormal loads with ease. Offering unmatched stability, precision, and control on long haul routes.
Configuration
Designed to carry the extraordinary.
With a payload capacity of up to 250 tonnes, the Actros SLT handles oversized and abnormal loads with ease. Offering unmatched stability, precision, and control on long haul routes.
Arocs 4863AS/48 SLT
Arocs 4863AS/48 SLT – Built to Rule Rough Terrain
When the load is massive and the terrain unforgiving, the Arocs 4863AS/48 SLT rises to the challenge. With a permanent 8×8 drivetrain, 250 000kg Gross Combination Mass, and a 460kW OM473 engine delivering 3000Nm of torque, this powerhouse is made for South Africa’s mining, construction, and energy sectors.
Payload
Heavy loads? Handled.
With a Gross Combination Mass of up to 250 000kg, the Arocs SLT is purpose-built for oversized hauls in mining, construction, and energy, delivering dependable power, trip after trip.
Engine
Torque that works as hard as you do.
At its core, the Arocs 4863AS/48 SLT features the OM473 inline 6-cylinder engine, producing 460kW and 3000Nm of torque. Built for endurance, it delivers consistent power in the most punishing off-road conditions.
Configuration
8×8 traction. All-terrain confidence.
The Arocs SLT’s permanent 8×8 drivetrain, torque-proportioning transfer case, and Turbo-Retarder Clutch provide full control on rough terrain, from loose gravel to steep gradients, even with hundreds of tonnes in tow.
Explore The Abnormal Truck Range in Detail
Dive deeper into the capabilities of the Actros and Arocs SLT models. View full technical specifications, including engine outputs, chassis configurations, trailer compatibility, and more.
| Actros 3352S/33 6×4 |
Actros 4058S/39 6×4 |
Arocs 4863AS/48 8×8 SLT |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Combination Mass Rating | ||
| 120 000 kg | 180 000 kg | 250 000 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Mass | ||
| 33 000 kg | 40 000 kg | 48 000 kg |
| Combination mass allowable under TRH 11 Abnormal loads regulation in South Africa | ||
| 120000 kg Limited by GCM rating |
148000 kg Limited by traction |
205 000 kg Limited by power output |
| Practical maximum load on 5th wheel according to TRH 11 Abnormal loads regulation in South Africa | ||
| 23000 kg Limited by axle rating | 26500 kg Limited by ESWM* | 30000kg limited by ESWM* |