Fast on the scene. And absolutely limitless.
Hectic traffic and time pressure: an extreme challenge for fire brigade personnel. Also, especially in bigger cities, difficult traffic situations and narrow roads with parked cars make it hard to reach the scene. As an emergency services vehicle, the Econic meets the highest standards: with a low overall height, excellent all-round visibility, compact wheelbase, automatic gearbox and powerful, environmentally friendly engine. With its ergonomic entry and interior, it reduces strain on the crew and provides a maximum of flexibility with variable body options.
Application
Water tender vehicle.
With sufficient volume for extinguishing water and equipment, the Econic is ready for use day and night to keep people safe.
Thanks to its excellent all-round visibility, the low-entry vehicle is ideally suited as a modern industrial fire-fighting truck. On the one hand, the driver has a good view of busy traffic at all times and on the other, a good all-around view of fire-fighting operations from the cab . It's also possible to install water cannons on the bumper, which can be operated from the cab using a joystick while driving.
Brand new in town.
Since 2021, if you happened to be passing through Tokyo, you may have spotted a new Econic 2635 L with a 10,000-litre water tank – painted vermillion red to match the colours of the Japanese national flag and with the sun symbol on the front. Its mission: reach fires faster and more flexibly, wherever they may be.
Application
Turntable ladder.
The Econic is optionally available with a low cab, which offers more space for ladder bodies. For reliable urban rescue.
Whether it be tight urban traffic in a bustling metropolis or a medieval old town with cobblestones, half-timbered houses and narrow roads – urban conditions are often not designed for vehicles with the dimensions of trucks. This poses a challenge for fire brigades when it comes to putting together and operating their fleet of vehicles. With its low height, fully automatic gearbox, steered trailing axle, ambient lighting, ample storage space and maximum safety combined with sophisticated turntable ladder designs by experienced body manufacturers, the Econic offers the perfect solution!
A helping hand when things get tight.
In critical situations, long turntable ladders are also needed to ensure rapid protection of beautiful historic buildings without having to take lengthier routes in the city centre. The solution: an innovative, extremely flat turntable ladder structure from Rosenbauer on an Econic chassis.
Application
Aerial rescue platform.
The Econic bears heavy bodies and also great responsibility: it's considered the ideal base vehicle for an aerial rescue platform.
The low cab height in particular is a huge advantage because the overall height of the vehicle is kept as low as possible, even with the body fitted. This makes it possible to use a body with a relatively low centre of gravity, which is crucial when turning quickly and driving across tight roundabouts, as only then is tipping-proof driving guaranteed.
Application
Equipment/set-up trolley.
One vehicle, one thousand possible applications.
The Econic is available ex works in a wide range of chassis variants and with standardised body interfaces. Each model offers optimum support in use. The Econic's versatility increases commercial vehicle efficiency enormously: vehicles are often replaced by several fire-fighting and logistics vehicles as well as roll-off containers, etc.
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Blues and twos... and tows.
An Econic towing vehicle keeps the Wiener Neudorf volunteer fire brigade safe on the road. This three-axle vehicle – which sports a steered trailing third axle and a special body – is powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine and, thanks to its remote-controlled recovery platform and rear-mounted wheel lifts, forms an integral part of the fire service's technical line-up.
Custom Tailored Trucks: Individualisation at manufacturer quality.
With a cab that can be either low or high, an engine that can run on either diesel or natural gas, four different axle variants and wheelbases ranging from 3,450 to 5,700 mm, the Econic is perfectly suited to a whole range of sectors and tasks. But it wouldn't be a Mercedes-Benz truck if it didn't go one step further to meet even the most specific of requirements. Besides the high-quality vehicles manufactured in volume series production, Mercedes-Benz Custom Tailored Trucks (CTT) also offers complex modifications and individual solutions tailored to your everyday needs: from the transfer of individual components to highly complex axle modifications. Order an individually tailored system built to the same standards as in series production.
Product benefits
Direct-Vision.
The Econic's DirectVision and periphery/background illumination make operations safer.
No more unnecessarily slow driving: the Econic's innovative DirectVision cab helps you to anticipate while out on the road. While you are driving, the direct view at eye level and the fully-glazed folding door on the co-driver's side give you a clear view of vulnerable road users. And when you reach the scene, you can find your bearings quickly – assess the situation, find hydrants, manoeuvre, choose the best stopping point. For operation in the dark, the surround lighting also gives you a full view at all times.
Product benefits
Safety.
The Econic's impressive smart assistance systems guarantee greater safety.
State-of-the art imaging and sensor systems provide additional assistance when turning, manoeuvring and reversing or when encountering unexpected obstacles. The sensor-supported Active Brake Assist emergency braking system can provide a visual and acoustic warning in the event of a risk of collision and brake automatically. It's also available with pedestrian detection* as an option. A key advantage on busy roads: the optional blind spot camera system* with automated display. Exterior mirror cameras as well as front and rear-view cameras can make colleagues or other road users visible in areas that are not directly visible – on a 7-inch monitor with display of up to four camera images.
The eEconic safety assistance systems.
A comprehensive package of safety assistance systems help eEconic drivers keep a good overview of critical situations.
Standard equipment:
• Active Brake Assist 6 (4)
• Frontguard Assist (6)
• Sideguard Assist 2 (2)
• Attention Assist
• Traffic Sign Assist
• Reversing camera (3)
• Rain/light sensor
• Lane Keeping Assist
Optionally available:
• Blind spot camera system (1)
• Adaptive cruise control (5)
• Speed limitation when reversing
• Automatically activated hazard warning lights
• Work lamps
• Pre-installed vehicle surround lighting
Sideguard Assist 2.
Sideguard Assist can help drivers when changing lanes or turning and issues hazard warnings. To do this, the system uses radar sensors to monitor the entire driver and front passenger side. If danger is detected, a two-stage warning is triggered so that the driver can react quickly.
Frontguard Assist.
Frontguard Assist monitors the traffic area immediately in front of the Econic and supports the driver in the speed range up to 15 km/h. If the system registers moving objects such as people right in front of the vehicle with its camera and radar sensor, it can issue a two-stage hazard warning and prevent serious accidents.
Active Brake Assist 6.
Active Brake Assist 6 detects potential collisions and reacts to pedestrians and cyclists with automated full-stop braking in the speed range up to 60 km/h. The system is based on camera technology with additional radar sensors on the headlamps and to the side and can trigger a three-stage warning in the event of danger.
Product benefits
Ergonomics.
Sophisticated solutions like the low entry concept relieve strain on driver and crew during rescue operations.
Depending on the operation, the equipment of each firefighter can weigh up to 45 kg, making the Mercedes-Benz Econic's low entry concept both health and exertion-sparing. The low entry with just two steps reduces the strain on the pros, who need all their strength in an emergency to put out the fire. Up to four people can stand and sit comfortably in the spacious cab. There is also enough space to store all equipment in the best possible way so that everything is quickly to hand. The crew can leave the vehicle conveniently forwards via the folding door on the side facing away from traffic. It's even got full protective equipment.
At a glance.
- Exertion-saving, rapid entry and exit via two steps
- Spacious cab with lots of space to move and for storage
- Standing height of up to 192 cm
- High operating comfort, Allison 6-speed automatic transmission
- Comfortable through-access to the driver's seat
- Pneumatic, fully glazed folding door on the side facing away from traffic
- Air-sprung driver’s suspension seat
- Height-adjustable full air suspension on all axles
Simple operation so you can focus on what's really important.
In hectic situations, it can be hard to stay focused. This is where the Econic comes in: supporting the driver with intuitively arranged instruments, multifunctional steering wheel buttons and clear dashboards, with enough space next to them for radio equipment. The automatic transmission allows the driver to concentrate on traffic, especially on fast journeys.
Forward-looking.
With the instrument cluster and modern display, the driver has all important vehicle data available at a glance. The centrally positioned displays for the optional image-based safety assistance systems also allow the driver access to camera images of the vehicle surroundings. An electric roller sun blind, which can even be closed up to the level of the exterior mirrors when the cameras are in use, prevents sun glare.
Great at multitasking.
The clear displays and intuitive instruments in the cockpit help the driver to quickly feel at home. The powerful premium engine brake is, for example, activated with ease using the right-hand multi-function lever. The radio, telephone and instrument cluster are all easy to operate using the multi-function steering wheel. Controls for the body can also be integrated into the cockpit with ease, enabling the driver to directly control important functions from within the cab.
Space to be productive!
Whatever your plans for your Econic, its spacious cab offers huge freedom of movement and its well-engineered design creates the best possible working conditions. Depending on the field of operation, there's room for up to three passengers. Ideal for frequent stops: When pulling away, the folding door on the passenger side closes automatically. Depending on the field of operation, a hinged door can also be installed.
Product benefits
Drive system.
Econic is in dynamic use.
In an emergency, you've got to reach your destination fast – no problem for the Econic. The powerful BlueTec-6 engines have an impressively high torque at low engine speeds. Combined with an Allison 6-speed automatic transmission with intuitive shift logic, they generate just the driving dynamics needed in an emergency.
Services
Flexibility that gives plenty of elbow room.
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Everything from one single source.
As well as comprehensive product packages with individually selectable modules, customers are able to obtain vehicle, financing and insurance from their Mercedes-Benz partner from one single source. The advantages: short travel distances, time saved and coordinated services. What's more, terms and conditions are convenient and customer-friendly. To keep you mobile and flexible: always.