Mercedes Actros Retrofit Speed Limiter: A Dedicated Solution for Special Applications

The Mercedes-Benz Actros is one of the world’s best-known heavy-duty trucks. Since the introduction of the fifth-generation Actros (MP5), Mercedes-Benz has continued to combine advanced vehicle technology with the performance and reliability required for demanding transport applications.

However, not every Actros is used exclusively for conventional road transport. Many vehicles operate in specialised environments where the factory-fitted truck speed limiter does not meet the specific operational requirements.

For these applications, Zemco has developed a dedicated retrofit Mercedes speed limiter for the Actros.

What Is a Truck Speed Limiter?

A truck speed limiter is an electronic system that prevents a vehicle from exceeding a set maximum speed. In the EU, heavy trucks are fitted with a speed limiter as standard, generally set at 90 km/h for road use.

For vehicles working at airports, on industrial sites or in mining operations, that road-legal limit is often far too high. In those situations, a lower, application-specific speed limit is required.

The Mercedes-Benz Actros MP5

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz Actros MP5 was presented at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany, in September 2018. The renewed vehicle introduced a range of technological developments aimed at improving safety, efficiency and driver assistance.

The Actros is used worldwide in the transport industry, but its applications extend far beyond conventional freight transport. Actros vehicles can also be found as specialised utility vehicles operating in environments such as:

• Airports and airside operations
• Petrochemical and chemical facilities
• Mining sites
• Industrial sites
• Ports and logistics terminals
• Closed or semi-closed working areas
• Special transport and utility applications

In these environments, controlling the maximum vehicle speed can be an important part of operational safety and site compliance.

When the Standard Mercedes Speed Limiter Is Not Enough

Mercedes-Benz Actros vehicles are equipped with a factory speed limiter designed primarily for normal road-going operation. However, specialised applications may require a different speed limitation strategy.

For example, a vehicle operating on an industrial site or airport may require a lower maximum speed than the standard road speed limit.

In other applications, the operator may need a Mercedes speed limiter that can be configured specifically for the vehicle’s intended operating environment.

This is where a retrofit solution provides an alternative.

Zemco’s Mercedes Speed Limiter: Retrofit SLD for the Actros

Zemco has developed a dedicated Mercedes speed limiter for the Actros for applications where the factory-fitted speed limiter does not meet the required specifications.

The Zemco Speed Limiter Device (SLD) is designed as a retrofit solution and can be configured to maximum speeds as low as 5 km/h, for specialised vehicle applications where a controlled maximum driving or reversing speed is required.

Typical Applications

The Zemco truck speed limiter can be considered for vehicles operating in environments where a controlled maximum speed is required, including:

Airport vehicles

Vehicles operating on airport premises may be subject to specific airside speed restrictions. A dedicated speed limiter helps ensure that the vehicle remains within the required operating limits.

Industrial and chemical sites

Petrochemical and chemical facilities often have strict site-specific safety procedures. Limiting vehicle speed can form part of the site’s overall operational safety requirements.

Mining operations

Mining vehicles and support trucks operate in environments where road conditions, traffic patterns and site regulations differ significantly from public-road operation.

Special utility vehicles

Mercedes Actros vehicles converted or configured for specialised applications may require a speed limitation solution for driving or reversing that differs from the original factory configuration.

Why Retrofit a Truck Speed Limiter?

A retrofit truck speed limiter is relevant when the vehicle’s existing factory configuration does not provide the required level of speed control.

Depending on the application, the requirements may be driven by:

• Site safety regulations
• Internal fleet policies
• Operational requirements
• Customer or contractor specifications
• Insurance requirements
• Special vehicle conversions
• Restrictions applicable to private or controlled areas
• Legal requirements

The right solution depends on the vehicle configuration and the intended application.

Designed for Professional Vehicle Applications

Zemco specialises in electronic speed control solutions for automotive and commercial vehicle applications. Our engineering approach focuses on solutions that integrate properly with the vehicle’s existing systems while meeting the specific requirements of the application.

Our solutions are developed for fleet operators, bodybuilders and upfitters, vehicle converters, special-purpose vehicle manufacturers and other specialist vehicle companies. This means a retrofit Mercedes speed limiter can be included as part of a complete vehicle conversion or modification programme.

Looking for a Mercedes Speed Limiter for Your Actros?

If you are looking for a Mercedes speed limiter for the Actros, particularly for a specialised application where the factory speed limiter does not meet the requirements, Zemco can assess your application and advise on a suitable solution. Zemco offers:

• Single-speed limiters
• Multi-speed limiters
• Digital override keys for off-site use
• Geo-zones: single or multiple speed limits based on GPS coordinates

Contact Your Local Dealer

Please contact the dealer in your area with the following information:

• Mercedes-Benz Actros model and model year
• Vehicle application
• Current speed limitation configuration
• Required maximum speed
• Number of vehicles involved
• Intended operating environment

This information allows us to determine whether the Zemco retrofit truck speed limiter is suitable for your vehicle and application.

Or contact Zemco directly. Whether your Mercedes Actros operates at an airport, on an industrial site, in a mining operation or at another specialised location, we can help you find the right speed control solution.

Zemco – Dedicated vehicle speed management solutions for specialised applications.