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The Magirus Mercur is a German 5 ton truck that was built by Magirus Deutz in Germany from 1951 to 1972. Other series from this manufacturer were also named after stars and planets, possibly because of the "sun and planet" gears at the rear axle. The trucks were equipped with different variations of air cooled Diesel engines, from 4R to V12. The initially round hood was eventually changed to a square design in all wheel drive models to improve off road capabilities. ==Specifications== In 1964 the "Mercur 125 (A)" and Mercur 150 (A)" models were re-branded as 125 D 10 (A) and 150 D 10 (A). The numbers 125 and 150 referred to the horse power rating of the V6 engines; the 10 to the total gross weight of the vehicle. An optional designation was "A" for "Allrad" (All Wheel Drive). A forward control option was available. After a transition period, the Mercur was replaced by the mostly forward control 170 series in 1972. A typical configuration of the Mercur as a fire truck was with a 600 gallon per minute pump inside the shelter that was powered by the truck engine. Another smaller pump (200 gallons per minute) could be carried (400 lbs) and was powered by a 34 hp Volkswagen Beetle engine (air cooled as well). Tankers were equipped with a 630 gallon water tank and did generally not have the carry-on pump. There were many different civilian and military options available.〔(German Collection of Magirus Fire trucks )〕 The Mercur is equipped with an air-cooled 7.5L V6 Diesel engine that delivers 125 hp at 2850 rpm. A 9.5L 150 hp version (2300 rpm) was an option. Top speed is between 45 and 55 mph with 8.25 R 20 or 12.00 R 20 tires, respectively. Gas mileage is about 10 mpg. Thanks to his locking center differential, the Mercur trucks are capable off road vehicles, and many of these trucks were converted into motor homes after retirement from the fire departments.〔(German Globetrotter forum )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Magirus Mercur」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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