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{{Short description|Off-road truck}}
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The '''Mercedes-Benz Zetros''' is an off-road truck for extreme operations. It was first presented at the 2008 [[Eurosatory]] defence industry trade show in Paris. The Zetros is manufactured at the [[Mercedes-Benz]] plant in [[Wörth am Rhein|Wörth]], [[Germany]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cms.daimler.com/Projects/c2c/channel/documents/1828804_Daimler_Trucks_at_a_Glance_2012_en.pdf |title=Daimler Trucks at a Glance |year=2012 |page=25 |publisher=Daimler |accessdate=25 April 2012 }} {{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The truck is designed to be compatible with the [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130 Hercules]] transport and also fits into a standard German railway carriage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.special-trucks.eu/webspecial_zetros/ |title=Transportable |work=The New Zetros |publisher=Mercedes Benz |accessdate=25 April 2012}}</ref> In 2019, Mercedes-Benz presented a facelift of the Zetros; it features a more powerful engine and a bigger number of variants.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Zetros eBooklet |url=https://mbs.mercedes-benz.com/en/zetros-ebooklet/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206123057/https://mbs.mercedes-benz.com/en/zetros-ebooklet/ |archive-date=2022-02-06 |access-date=2022-02-06 |website=Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks World |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Mercedes-Benz Zetros DSC01477.JPG|thumb|Zetros 2733 at the [[International Defence Industry Exhibition]] 2012]]

== Variants ==
The Zetros is available with an engine power of 360&nbsp;hp (265&nbsp;kW) up to 510&nbsp;hp (375&nbsp;kW)<ref name=":0" /> in all-wheel drive and non all-wheel drive versions:
* Chassis, Tipper or Tractor
* 4x2, 4x4, 6x4, 6x6, 8x8<ref>{{cite web | url=https://paul-nutzfahrzeuge.de/zetros-8x8-ta/?lang=en | title=Zetros 8x8 TA | date=19 August 2020 }}</ref>

Although normally used as a truck, the Zetros has also been put to work as an off-road tractor unit in the middle east.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mercedes' Middle Eastern Monster Mover—the Zetros 6x6 gets down to work on Biglorryblog!|url=http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/mercedes-middle-eastern-monster-mover--the-zetros-6x6-gets-down-to-work-on-biglorryblog#.UMvGNW9yGE0|work=Biglorryblog|accessdate=15 December 2012|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208080832/https://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/mercedes-middle-eastern-monster-mover--the-zetros-6x6-gets-down-to-work-on-biglorryblog#.UMvGNW9yGE0|url-status=dead}}</ref> German company Harald Bruhn also introduced a Zetros-based agricultural trailer truck as the Secutor.<ref>[https://www.truckanddriver.co.uk/latest-stories/don-t-say-zetros-say-secutor-the-latest-mercedes-agricultural-monster-mover-on-biglorryblog/ Don't say Zetros say Secutor! The latest Mercedes agricultural monster mover on Biglorryblog! - Truckanddriver.co.uk]</ref>

<gallery>
File:Mercedes-Benz Zetros as a relief vehicle for the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake.jpg|Mercedes-Benz Zetros 1833 as a relief vehicle for the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]]
File:Mercedes-Benz Zetros 1833 at IAA 2014.JPG|Zetros 1833 [[Recreational vehicle|RV]] at [[International Motor Show Germany|IAA 2014]]
File:60 Jahre Unimog - Wörth 2011 301 Entwicklungswerkstatt (5797108035).jpg|[[Rolling chassis]] of a Zetros 2733
File:Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733 6x6 Rüstwagen.jpg|alt=Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733 6x6 Heavy fire rescue truck|Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733 6x6 [[Heavy rescue vehicle|technical rescue truck]]
File:Mercedes-Benz Zetros GTF 6x6.JPG|Zetros 2733 of the [[German Army]]
File:Mercedes-Benz ZETROS with Mercedes-Benz EMPL.jpg|Mercedes-Benz ZETROS with Mercedes-Benz EMPL platform of [[Lithuanian army]]
</gallery>

=== Technical characteristics ===
The facelifted Zetros has now one type of engine in all variants.<ref name=":0" />
*Engine: 12.816 cc inline 6 cylinder diesel
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Emission
!Power [kW]
!Power [hp]
!Torque  [Nm]
|-
|EU III
|265
|360
|1.800
|-
|EU III
|310
|421
|2.100
|-
|EU III
|350
|476
|2.300
|-
|EU V
|330
|449
|2.200
|-
|EU V
|375
|510
|2.400
|}
*Transmission: 16 speed manual transmission with shift lever, controlled via control cable, pneumatic power-assisted
*mechanical differential locks on front and rear axles and in the transfer case
*Top speed: 55&nbsp;mph
*fording depths up to 0.8m

==Operators==
[[File:Zetros operators 7.26.2023.png|thumb|400x400px|Map with Zetros operators in blue]]

===Current operators===
;{{flag|Algeria}}
:Around 2,000 trucks are planned to be produced by the Algeria's National Company of Industrial Vehicles ([[SNVI]]) destined for the Algerian defence ministry.<ref>{{cite web|title=Algerian factory unveils new locally assembled truck for Algerian military|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38381|website=Defence Web|accessdate=22 June 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20151009150440/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38381|archivedate=9 October 2015|date=16 March 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Locally further developed into self-propelled artillery systems using the [[122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D-30)|D-30]] and [[T-12 antitank gun|T-12]] gun systems.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Binnie|first1=Jeremy|title=Algeria displays locally developed self-propelled artillery|url=http://www.janes.com/article/72018/|website=IHS Jane's 360|accessdate=6 July 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170706000423/http://www.janes.com/article/72018/algeria-displays-locally-developed-self-propelled-artillery|archivedate=6 July 2017|date=4 July 2017}}</ref>

;{{flag|Australia}}
:The Zetros is used as a fertilizer spreader in the South East of South Australia.  It is a 4x4 version operated by Crossling Contractors based in [[Naracoorte, South Australia|Naracoorte]].

;{{flag|Bulgaria}}
:The [[Bulgarian Land Forces|Bulgarian army]] ordered the Zetros in 2009 to transport personnel and supplies.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.logistika.bg/adetails/2/1/85/95 |title=Армията се сдоби с Zetros |journal=Bulgarian Transport Press |language=Bulgarian |accessdate=25 April 2012 |issue=4 |date=29 January 2009}}</ref> As of 2012, it operates 335 trucks with 30 more on order.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dikov|first1=Ivan|title=The Bulgaria 2011 Review: Defense|url=http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=135492|website=Novinite Sofia News Agency|accessdate=22 June 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120911054452/http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=135492|archivedate=11 September 2012|location=Sofia|date=6 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

;{{flag|Chile}}
:In August 2016 Mercedes Benz has been awarded a contract to provide 330 trucks for the [[Chilean Army]]. The contract includes a batch of Zetros 2733 6x6 and [[Unimog]] U4000 4x4 vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Porfilio|first1=Gabriel|title=Chile to purchase more than 300 Mercedes Benz trucks|url=http://www.janes.com/article/63282/|website=IHS Jane's 360|accessdate=22 June 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170622153132/http://www.janes.com/article/63282/chile-to-purchase-more-than-300-mercedes-benz-trucks|archivedate=22 June 2017|location=Orlando|date=30 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
:In May 2025, 33 Zetros 2036A were ordered by the Chilean Army.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defensa.com |date=2025-05-15 |title=Ejército de Chile adquiere 33 camiones Mercedes Benz Zetros 2036A 4x4 - Noticias Defensa defensa.com Chile |url=https://www.defensa.com/chile/ejercito-chile-adquiere-33-camiones-mercedes-benz-zetros-2036a |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Defensa.com |language=es}}</ref>

;{{flag|Costa Rica}}
:The first non military application of the Zetros 2733 was announced in June 2018 by the Costa Rican Firefighters as the organization acquired one. It will serve as transport for rescue crew and equipment in emergency situations as floods, hurricanes, storms, wild fires, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

;{{flag|Finland}}
:The [[Finnish Defence Forces]] have acquired Zetros trucks to replace outdated [[Sisu Auto]] vehicles for transportation of both personnel and explosives.,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-18 |title=Tuliterät maastokuorma-autot kuljettavat räjähteitä mutta myös ihmisiä - Ruotuväki |url=https://ruotuvaki.fi/-/tuliterat-maastokuorma-autot-kuljettavat-rajahteita-mutta-myos-ihmisia |access-date=2022-08-19 |website=ruotuvaki.fi |language=fi-FI}}</ref>

;{{flag|France}}
:The French Air Force ordered the MICA VL air defence system. The launchers are installed on Zetros 2733.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gagadget.fr/574340-la-france-va-investir-plus-de-600-millions-deuros-dans-la-defense-aerienne/ |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=gagadget.fr}}</ref>

;{{flag|Germany}}
:The [[German army]] has ordered a total of 110 armoured Zetros vehicles, 72 of which are supposed to serve in logistics units.<ref>{{cite web |first=Ralf |last=Wilke |date=25 November 2013 |accessdate=18 December 2013 |publisher=[[Streitkräftebasis]] |language=German |title=Geschützter Transportraum |trans-title=Protected transportation space |url=http://www.streitkraeftebasis.de/portal/a/streitkraeftebasis/!ut/p/c4/NYvBCsIwEAX_aDepFdGbsRevImi9SJqGurVNwjZGED_e5OAbmMvw8IYZpxMNOpJ3esIrtoZ23RuWZ3cP9IHFciIDms2DElRCrmDUDi_l2Vsw3tlYHK2LlD2wjp4heI5TKS_mXIB6bIVslKjFf_K7rTcHdV7XVXNUJwzzvP8BsADx5A!!/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126042633/http://www.streitkraeftebasis.de/portal/a/streitkraeftebasis/!ut/p/c4/NYvBCsIwEAX_aDepFdGbsRevImi9SJqGurVNwjZGED_e5OAbmMvw8IYZpxMNOpJ3esIrtoZ23RuWZ3cP9IHFciIDms2DElRCrmDUDi_l2Vsw3tlYHK2LlD2wjp4heI5TKS_mXIB6bIVslKjFf_K7rTcHdV7XVXNUJwzzvP8BsADx5A!!/ |archivedate=26 January 2013 }}</ref>

;{{flag|Jordan}}
:Germany donated 20 Zetros 2733 A 6x6 trucks and 50 Zetros 1833 A 4x4 trucks to Jordan in order to be used for the logistics of the Jordanian security agencies when caring for refugees.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-47941-germany-gives-126-mercedes-benz-vehicles-as-aid-to-jordan| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180125100847/http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-47941-germany-gives-126-mercedes-benz-vehicles-as-aid-to-jordan/| archive-date = 2018-01-25| title = Germany gives 126 Mercedes-Benz vehicles as aid to Jordan {{!}} ConstructionWeekOnline.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dw.com/en/germany-delivers-jordan-18-million-in-military-equipment/a-42143193|title = Germany delivers Jordan €18 million in military equipment &#124; DW &#124; 14.01.2018|website = [[Deutsche Welle]]}}</ref>

;{{flag|Lithuania}}
:Eight Zetros 3643 6x6 tow trucks acquired in 2019 with Mercedes-Benz EMPL platform for [[PzH 2000]] or [[Bergepanzer 2]] transportation.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kam.lt/en/heavy-duty-trucks-to-enter-service-with-the-lithuanian-armed-forces/ | title=Heavy duty trucks to enter service with the Lithuanian Armed Forces | date=3 December 2019 }}</ref>
:141 Zetros 2733 6x6 transport trucks equipped with cranes acquired in 2023; they will delivered by 2030.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 November 2019 |title=Lietuvos kariuomenėje bus naudojami didelės galios vilkikai |url=https://kariuomene.kam.lt/lt/naujienos_1887/lietuvos_kariuomeneje_bus_naudojami_dideles_galios_vilkikai.html |website=kariuomene.kam.lt |language=lt |access-date=21 January 2024 |archive-date=29 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129062411/https://kariuomene.kam.lt/lt/naujienos_1887/lietuvos_kariuomeneje_bus_naudojami_dideles_galios_vilkikai.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vilnius |first=Made in |date=2023-05-08 |title=Kariuomenė perka daugiau nei 370 sunkvežimių |url=https://madeinvilnius.lt/naujienos/lietuvos-naujienos/kariuomene-perka-daugiau-nei-370-sunkvezimiu/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=MadeinVilnius.lt - Vilniaus naujienų dienoraštis |language=lt-LT}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-08 |title=Lithuanian military to buy 371 trucks for €216m |url=https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1983771/lithuanian-military-to-buy-371-trucks-for-eur216m |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=lrt.lt |language=en}}</ref>

;{{flag|Mexico}}
:The [[Mexican Army]] and [[Mexican Air Force]] have planned the purchase of 137 6x6 trucks, in three stages, beginning the first purchase of 46 in 2017. The Mexican Navy also operates an undisclosed number of Zetros trucks.

;{{flag|Poland}}
:31 Mercedes Benz Zetros 3348 AS 6x6 with Dobrowolski DOB70W low bed semi-trailer with an option for 78 more sets ordered in October 2021 for tank transport duty. First 8 sets delivered by the end of 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nowe zestawy transportowe dostarczone. Przewiozą polskie czołgi [ANALIZA] |url=https://defence24.pl/przemysl/nowe-zestawy-transportowe-dostarczone-przewioza-polskie-czolgi-analiza |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Defence24 |date=12 January 2024 |language=pl}}</ref>

;{{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
:Operated by the [[Saudi Arabian National Guard]].

;{{flag|Turkey}}
:The [[Turkish Armed Forces]] use Zetros as [[HISAR]] carrier.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/turkey_could_deploy_local-made_air_defense_missile_systems_hisar-a_and_hisar-o_in_syria.html|title = Turkey could deploy local-made air defense missile systems HISAR-A and HISAR-O in Syria &#124; March 2020 News Defense Global Security army industry &#124; Defense Security global news industry army 2020 &#124; Archive News year| date=8 March 2020 }}</ref>

;{{flag|Ukraine}}
:As of January 2025, the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine]] have received:<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-14 |title=Military support for Ukraine {{!}} Federal Government |url=https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/military-support-ukraine-2054992 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Website of the Federal Government {{!}} Bundesregierung |language=en}}</ref>
:* 262 logistics trucks
:* 78 tankers based on the Zetros
:On order:<ref name=":1" />
:* 20 refrigerator Zetros.

=== Future operators ===

;{{flag|Canada}} (1,500) 
:The [[Canadian Army|Canadian army]] selected [[General Dynamics Land Systems Canada]] in a joint venture with [[Marshall Group|Marshall Canada]] as bid winner for the LVM (Logistics Vehicle Modernisation) programme.<ref>{{Cite web |publisher=Government of Canada Department of National Defence |date=17 June 2024 |title=Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project (LVM) |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/logistics-vehicle-modernization-project.html |access-date=14 July 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Canada invests $2.58 billion in new logistics vehicles |url=https://defence-blog.com/canada-invests-2-58-billion-in-new-logistics-vehicles/ |date=31 May 2024 |last=Malyasov |first=Dylan |website=Defence Blog |publisher=Defence Blog media group |access-date=1 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=29 May 2024 |title=Minister Blair announces major investments in equipment and training for the Canadian Armed Forces in partnership with Canada's defence industry |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/05/minister-blair-announces-major-investments-in-equipment-and-training-for-the-canadian-armed-forces-in-partnership-with-canadas-defence-industry.html |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=24 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bisht |first=Inder Singh |date=2024-06-24 |title=Canadian Military to Receive Over 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Zetros Trucks |url=https://thedefensepost.com/2024/06/24/canadian-mercedes-zetros-trucks/ |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=The Defense Post |language=en-US}}</ref> The contract signed in June 2024 provides for:
:* 1,000 light trucks (Zetros 4x4)
:* 500 heavy trucks (Zetros 8x8)

=== Possible operators ===

;{{flag|Argentina}}
:In 2016, Mercedes-Benz presents and exhibit the Zetros in the Directorate of Arsenals, the plant of the former TAMSE in Boulogne. As reported by the Defensa site, the Argentine Army is a former customer of Mercedes-Benz. The idea is that the Zetros can replace, in a gradual way, the current fleet of Unimog and MB 1114.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2016 |last=Cristófalo |first=Carlos 
|title=Mercedes-Benz presentó el Zetros en el Ejército Argentino |url=https://autoblog.com.ar/2016/07/19/mercedes-benz-presento-el-zetros-en-el-ejercito-argentino/ |publisher=Motorsport Network|lang=es |access-date=1 January 2025}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
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