This Daimler Mercedes-Benz Actros 2032 chassis is ready for a fire truck.
One of the most frequently asked questions is: Which end is the front, and which is the rear? Strictly speaking, the vehicle has a main cab and an auxiliary cab. The main cab is the one with the double row of seats—6 seats in total. The auxiliary cab, on the other hand, has only a single row with 2 seats.
As for the engine, it is, of course, located on the side of the main cab. This is evident from the installation of the air filter. The Mercedes-Benz Actros 2032 uses the OM501LA engine, a V6 configuration. It was the last V6 engine used in Mercedes-Benz trucks, as all subsequent generations switched to inline 6-cylinder engines.
Since the vehicle can be driven from either end, both the front and rear cabs are equipped not only with standard lighting equipment but also with taillights, turn signals, and reverse lights installed below the bumpers.
Another common question is: What if both sides try to drive at the same time? In reality, that situation is impossible. Dual-cab fire trucks use a control button to switch between the main and auxiliary cabs, and only one side can be operated at a time. When the vehicle is in motion, the other cab is completely locked and disabled.
Due to its unique dual-ended design, the Mercedes-Benz Actros 2032 dual-cab chassis features a 4-wheel-drive system. Both the front and rear use Mercedes portal axles, and the tires are ultra-wide Michelin 385/65 R22.5 models.
