Magirus Deutz MERCUR
7 models in this series
Magirus-Deutz Mercur – a heavy truck of the 1950s and 1960s: air-cooled Deutz six-cylinder diesel of 7.4 litres, unladen weight up to 8.8 tonnes, also as 4x4
Magirus-Deutz was formed in 1936 from the merger of the Ulm fire-engine and commercial-vehicle maker Magirus with the Cologne engine builder Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz and was known for its air-cooled diesel engines, which needed no cooling water or antifreeze. Mercur was one of the brand's heavy truck ranges in the 1950s and 1960s; the model designation 125A4X4 in this register points to a four-wheel-drive version, F and FL to different cab or body variants.
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The register lists 7 versions in this range with unladen weights of 5,230 to 8,840 kg, gross weights of 10,000 to 11,500 kg, lengths of 5,260 to 9,470 mm and widths of 2,180 to 2,400 mm; the recorded displacement is 7,413 cm³ from a six-cylinder.
The air-cooled Magirus-Deutz trucks of this era were common in long-haul transport and construction, and their trouble-free cooling system also made them sought after in hot, dusty operating regions outside Europe; the distinctive, far-forward cab front shaped the brand's image.
When buying a used example of these Magirus-Deutz trucks, checks include the condition of the fan and drive belts of the air-cooling system, rust on the cab and frame, the function of the drum brakes and, on four-wheel-drive versions, the transfer case and axle drives; parts are carried by workshops and clubs specialising in historic commercial vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Magirus-Deutz Mercur
Models compared
7 of 7 models.
| MERCUR1962-1963 | MERCUR 120 AK1966 | MERCUR 120 F1961 | MERCUR 1251964 | MERCUR 125A4X41963 | MERCUR 126 F1965 | MERCUR 126 FL1965 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Wheelbase | 4,200 mm | 4,180 mm | 3,000 mm | 4,820 mm | 3,700 mm | 3,700 mm | 3,700 mm |
| Length | 7,600 mm | 5,260 mm | – | 9,470 mm | 6,390 mm | – | 7,550 mm |
| Width | 2,340 mm | 2,400 mm | 2,180 mm | 2,220 mm | 2,210 mm | 2,220 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Unladen weight | 6,200 kg | 5,550 kg | 6,170 kg | 8,840 kg | 5,230 kg | 6,670 kg | 8,570 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 10,500 kg | 10,000 kg | 10,000 kg | 10,000 kg | 10,000 kg | 11,500 kg | 11,500 kg |
Models
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MERCUR
The MERCUR series from Magirus Deutz includes the MERCUR. Production: 1962-1963. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
MERCUR 120 AK
The Magirus Deutz MERCUR 120 AK belongs to the MERCUR series. Production: 1966. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
MERCUR 120 F
The Magirus Deutz MERCUR 120 F is a model in the MERCUR series. Production: 1961. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
MERCUR 125
With the MERCUR 125, Magirus Deutz offers a model from the MERCUR series. Production: 1964. The engine has 6...
MERCUR 125A4X4
The MERCUR 125A4X4 from Magirus Deutz is part of the MERCUR series. Production: 1963. The engine has 6 cylinders,...
MERCUR 126 F
The MERCUR series from Magirus Deutz includes the MERCUR 126 F. Production: 1965. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
MERCUR 126 FL
The Magirus Deutz MERCUR 126 FL belongs to the MERCUR series. Production: 1965. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
