Mercedes Benz ECONIC

25 models in this series

Mercedes-Benz Econic – low-entry chassis for refuse collection and distribution work since 1998, also as the NGT natural-gas variant: inline six-cylinders from 175 to 260 kW, 6,370 to 7,698 cc, gross weights up to 27

The Econic is Mercedes-Benz's low-entry chassis for municipal and inner-city work, built since 1998 at the Wörth am Rhein plant. Unlike a conventional truck chassis, the driver sits low between the axles behind large glazing with an almost direct view of the road, a layout meant to improve visibility of pedestrians and cyclists during refuse collection and distribution runs. The type designations in the register show the axle configuration, such as 6X2/4 for a second, steered trailing axle, and the NGT suffix for the natural-gas-powered variant offered alongside the diesel.

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The register lists here 25 versions with 175 to 260 kW from inline six-cylinders of 6,370 to 7,698 cc, unladen weights from 7,230 to 25,560 kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,000 to 27,160 kg, lengths from 6,130 to 11,390 mm and widths from 2,420 to 2,600 mm.

As a low-entry specialist the Econic competes in the refuse segment with similar chassis from DAF, Volvo and MAN; its advantage lies in the low step-in and direct sightlines, which save time during the frequent stops of refuse rounds and cut risk to unprotected road users. Bodies range from compactor refuse collectors and sweepers to distribution box bodies and tail lifts.

Buying a used Econic, what matters is the condition of the particular body and its hydraulics, brake and running-gear wear from stop-start duty, and on NGT variants the condition of the gas tanks and their inspection intervals. Parts run through the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer network, supplemented for older years by independent truck workshops.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz ECONIC, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)

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	ECONIC2011-2026	ECONIC 18242009	ECONIC 1824LL-4X22011	ECONIC 1828 LLS NGT2012	ECONIC 1829 LL 4X2/34502012	ECONIC 1833 LL2012	ECONIC 1929 LL2010	ECONIC 2628 LLTNLA 6X2/4 NGT2013	ECONIC 2628 LLVLA 6X2/4 NGT2009-2013	ECONIC 2629 L-GNA-95766-6X2/3900+13502008	ECONIC 2629 LLTNLA 6X2/42007-2012	MERCEDES ECONIC2011
Power	220 kW	175 kW	175 kW	–	240 kW	–	–	–	–	210 kW	–	–
Cylinders	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Displacement	7,698 cm³	6,370 cm³	6,370 cm³	6,883 cm³	7,200 cm³	7,201 cm³	6,374 cm³	6,883 cm³	6,883 cm³	6,370 cm³	7,201 cm³	6,374 cm³
Wheelbase	5,850 mm	–	–	3,450 mm	–	4,200 mm	4,200 mm	5,850 mm	4,800 mm	–	6,150 mm	5,250 mm
Length	10,590 mm	11,390 mm	8,100 mm	6,130 mm	7,200 mm	9,200 mm	7,800 mm	8,750 mm	9,950 mm	9,630 mm	10,000 mm	9,760 mm
Width	2,600 mm	2,550 mm	2,500 mm	2,550 mm	2,500 mm	2,520 mm	2,500 mm	2,520 mm	2,550 mm	2,500 mm	2,550 mm	2,550 mm
Unladen weight	23,086 kg	11,200 kg	10,650 kg	7,230 kg	9,600 kg	17,300 kg	9,400 kg	14,540 kg	16,240 kg	13,850 kg	15,330 kg	14,590 kg
Gross vehicle weight	27,000 kg	18,000 kg	18,000 kg	19,000 kg	18,000 kg	18,600 kg	19,000 kg	27,000 kg	27,160 kg	26,000 kg	27,000 kg	26,000 kg

Mercedes Benz ECONIC

Mercedes-Benz Econic – low-entry chassis for refuse collection and distribution work since 1998, also as the NGT natural-gas variant: inline six-cylinders from 175 to 260 kW, 6,370 to 7,698 cc, gross weights up to 27

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ECONIC

ECONIC 1824

ECONIC 1824LL-4X2

ECONIC 1828 LLS NGT

ECONIC 1829 LL 4X2/3450

ECONIC 1833 LL

ECONIC 1929 LL

ECONIC 2628 LLTNLA 6X2/4 NGT

ECONIC 2628 LLVLA 6X2/4 NGT

ECONIC 2629 L-GNA-95766-6X2/3900+1350

ECONIC 2629 LLTNLA 6X2/4

ECONIC 2629 LLVLA 6X2/4

ECONIC 2633 L/NLA6X2/4 3900

ECONIC 2633 LLTNLA 6X2/4

ECONIC 2633 LLVLA 6X2/4

ECONIC 2633L-GNA-95766-6X2/450+135

ECONIC 2633LL-95766-6X2/390+135

ECONIC 2633LL-NLA

ECONIC 2635L

Econic 1824 4x2

Econic 1829LL 4x2

Econic 2628

Econic 2630 GL 6x2/4

MERCEDES ECONIC

EECONIC 300