Bored of driving from the same side - want to feel what it's like for the Europeans? Well now the world’s first dual control Mercedes-Benz Econic has been introduced in Australia and could really freak drivers out when there are two people in the cab.
The addition of a dual control version of the intelligently designed truck, with an additional steering wheel and column fitted to the left-hand side of the cabin actually means more choice for Australian waste collection operators.
The new dual control Econic has a Euro VI rated engine, Electronic Stability Program and a special low-entry cab design with visibility superior to that of traditional trucks.
Mercedes-Benz trucks in Worth, Germany, developed the unique Econic model in response to interest from Australian operators who required a dual control system.
Dual control allows Australian drivers to control the vehicle from the side of the cab closest to the kerb and enables a better view when picking up bins using a side loader system.
