At the end of the twenties, a new era of truck manufacturing began in the factory of Daimler-Benz in Gaggenau. Their plans were calculated and different. By 1932 they presented the first truck series that featured the diesel engine as a standard feature. This was a daring initiative and it paid off. Within a short period of time, the diesel engine replaced the then commonly used Otto-engine. The diesel engine, because of its high reliability and efficiency, became the benchmark for all other truck engines. With a new fleet of highly adaptable and customizable trucks, a new Era in trucking was born.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Hand-crafted metal precision model built from 2,059 single parts
True-to-the-original, open loading bed
Metal furnishings on the side boards and tailgate
Side boards and tailgate can be folded down; both are made of real wood
Highly detailed 4-cylinder diesel-engine, complete with all aggregates, pipes and cabling
Detachable three-part bonnet with spring-loaded locking hooks
Hand-crafted stainless-steel cooler with a Mercedes-Star filler cap that unscrews (caution needed, risk of breakage, observe operating instructions)
Beautifully-replicated driver’s cab with a movable hand-brake lever and hinged windscreen. Seats are upholstered in real leather, and the bench cushion is removable
Openable doors and functional direction indicator (winker)
Fuel tank made of metal with functional filler cap, underneath the passenger-seat
Openable tool box, mounted left on the frame
Detachable spare wheel under the loading bed in the rear
Front and rear axle made of metal. Detailed undercarriage with a rigid steel frame and strong semi-elliptic leaf-springs front/rear
Metal surfaces sealed with a coat of transparent paint
Description of the type designation “LO 2750”:
Number 2750 = cargo load in kilo
“L” Chassis is usable for trucks(L) “O” and for busses(O)
