With 2.13m of interior height, more storage and options for a pull-out microwave and two pull out fridges, the Mercedes-Benz Trucks GigaSpace cab has captured the imagination of truck buyers.
The new cab, which made its debut at the Brisbane Truck Show in May, brings a big boost to driver comfort, and the capacity to add a second bunk if the trucks are tackling journeys requiring drivers to double up.
Mercedes-Benz vice president Andrew Assimo says the new cab options were added to the local line-up in response to customer feedback.
“We are always looking for ways to further refine our trucks for the very specific needs of our Australian and New Zealand customers,” Assimo says.
He says he is pleased to add the GigaSpace option, which has proven popular in Europe.
“We like to offer our customers as much choice as we can and we think the GigaSpace cab will really hit the spot for some operators with the additional storage and additional interior height.”
The cab height, measured from the floor between the seats to the ceiling, provides ample room for the tallest drivers.
Other benefits of the GigaSpace include the increased storage with three large cupboards built into the front of the truck, sitting above the windscreen.
These cupboards are in addition to the space under the bunk, and the standard Actros fixed bed which provides a width of 750mm, topped with a locally-sourced thick inner spring mattress. A second fold down bunk bed can be added too.
While the GigaSpace cab is taller, it is no longer than the standard Actros cab, maintaining its versatility regarding overall length regulations.
Another addition to the new trucks is the optional MirrorCam system which replaces traditional side mirrors with cameras relaying footage onto screens in the cabin.
Apart from reducing drag, the cameras also improve visibility by removing the traditional mirrors from the driver’s field of view.
The exterior camera wing has been redesigned and is now 100mm shorter, while the screen resolution has been improved along with the low-light visibility.