Mercedes Benz 1729L-550
Built: 1989 · Series: Other models
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Mercedes-Benz – other models: the collective page of trucks over 7.5 tonnes outside the named ranges, from short-bonnet cabs to Atego, type logic from weight class and horsepower, 48 to 335 kW
This page gathers Mercedes-Benz trucks over 7.5 tonnes that the register could not assign to its own range page – from classic short-bonnet cabs of the 1970s to Atego chassis of the 2000s. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has built its trucks for decades in Wörth am Rhein and, alongside MAN, Volvo and Scania, ranks among the major European manufacturers. The classic type designation follows a fixed pattern: the first two to three digits give the permissible gross weight in tonnes, the following two digits the engine output in hp divided by ten – a 1622 is, as a rule, a 16-tonner with about 220 hp, a 2635 a 26-tonner with about 350 hp. The suffixes AK, K and NT denote four-wheel-drive or construction-site versions, the combinations 4X2, 4X4, 6X2, 6X4 and 8X2/8X4 the axle configuration, and the Atego suffix from 1998 the mid-range.
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The register lists here 163 versions with 48 to 335 kW from four- to eight-cylinders of 1,900 to 18,270 cm³, unladen weights from 2,020 to 30,500 kg, lengths up to 11,600 mm and widths up to 2,800 mm.
Alongside Volvo, Scania, MAN and DAF, Mercedes-Benz is one of Europe's leading truck makers; in this segment the vehicles range from the mid-size distribution truck to the heavy tractor unit and tipper chassis for construction and long-haul transport.
When buying used, on the older short-bonnet trucks what counts is rust on the frame and leaf springs and the availability of parts for the mechanical injection; on the newer Atego and NT ranges, the condition of clutch and gearbox, the braking system (ABS/EBS), and the turbocharger and intercooler. Also important are complete inspection records, the condition of axles and suspension depending on use (long-haul, construction, municipal) and a working tail lift or tipper mechanism where fitted.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz (weitere Modelle), Mercedes-Benz Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 218 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 15,070 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,970 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 8correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 29.9 kW/t (218 kW / 7.3 t)
Stronger than 33% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mercedes Benz 1729L-550 have?
The Mercedes Benz 1729L-550 delivers 218 kW.
How much does the Mercedes Benz 1729L-550 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,300 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz 1729L-550 have?
8 cylinders, 15,070 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz 1729L-550?
5,970 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz 1729L-550 built?
Production years: 1989.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
0F1313/5170
1013-11.3T-4200/3800
1222A-13.3T-4X4/3600
1314KO
1413AK
1417 K 65111/320
1417C-14.5T
1518 LKO ATEGO
1619 AK-4X4/3200
1620L
1622 AK-4X4/360
1622 AK-JAV-4X4
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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