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The took the proven formula of the 1935 and applied it to a 6x4 configuration , making it the go-to choice for extra-heavy loads and more demanding terrain. It shared the robust mechanical DNA of its siblings but offered the added traction and stability required for the growing agribusiness and industrial sectors in Brazil. Technical Snapshot: The HPN Generation LS 1935 (Early) LS 1941 "Super Torque" Engine OM 447 LA (Turbo Intercooler) OM 447 LE (Turbo Cooler) Power 354 hp @ 2,100 RPM 408 hp @ 2,100 RPM Torque Transmission ZF 16S130 (16-speed) ZF 16S190 (16-speed) Max Traction
The Mercedes-Benz LS 1935 was the pioneer that broke Scania and Volvo’s stranglehold on the Brazilian heavy-duty market. Mercedes-Benz LS1935-LS1941-LS2635 RBZ 1,45
: With over 19,000 units sold, its success was rooted in its mechanical simplicity and the comfort of its cabin, which featured a generous 2-meter bed—a luxury for the era. The Powerhouse: LS 1941 "Super Torque" The took the proven formula of the 1935
: Originally launched with the OM 447 LA 6-cylinder engine producing 354 hp , it saw a bump to 360 hp in 1996. : With over 19,000 units sold, its success
The Titans of the Brazilian Highway: A Legacy of the Mercedes-Benz "Bicudos"
Today, these models remain highly sought after in the used market by owner-operators who value their and mechanical durability compared to modern electronic systems. They are not just trucks; they are the machines that built the modern Brazilian roadway.
In the history of Brazilian logistics, few silhouettes are as iconic as the Mercedes-Benz "HPN" line, affectionately known as the "Bicudos" (long-noses). Between 1990 and 1998, these trucks transformed Mercedes-Benz from a dominant force in medium-duty urban transport into a powerhouse of the heavy-duty long-haul segment. The Legend: LS 1935