HD chassis components from Marquart Germany
for the Mercedes Atego
The Mercedes Atego and its special characteristics
The Atego is the successor to the Mercedes LK series and was launched in its first generation in 1998. It was initially available with a gross vehicle weight ranging from 6.5 to 15 tonnes. It was offered with various body types (tipper, flatbed, tractor unit). It is also popular with bodybuilders as a base vehicle for motorhomes.
Customers, however, often complain about a spongy ride; some drivers say the violent rocking reminds them of a plough horse. Crosswinds and ruts make for an unstable ride. Bends, roundabouts and motorway slip roads leave them feeling uneasy.
Do motorhome bounce, sway or roll?
This suggests that the shock absorbers on your Mercedes Atego are too weak or faulty. Genuine Mercedes Atego shock absorbers are usually not up to the diverse demands placed on motorhomes, as they do not take into account the significantly altered usage. The standard chassis is often not designed to withstand this constant strain:
- A completely different vehicle height and width,
- a long rear overhang,
- additional tanks (moving load),
- a motorcycle bridge at the rear (shifted centre of gravity) or
- Load on the roof (raised centre of gravity).
Failing to adjust the dampers to these new requirements is negligent.
A particular challenge with motorhome chassis
Marquart offers suspension components for the Mercedes Atego to suit every need. Stronger and stiffer shock absorbers for the rear axle, stiffer yet comfort-oriented shock absorbers for the front axle. In addition, we not only offer different characteristics in the rebound and compression stages for the shock absorbers, we can also supply reinforced springs or an additional air suspension system. You decide how comfortable or sporty the handling of your Atego will be.
Shock absorbers from Marquart Germany offer you
- Greater stability in crosswinds and when crossing bridges,
- Improved handling in stormy weather and gusts,
- Stability on winding roads; no more body roll or being pushed out of bends,
- Excellent handling in roundabouts,
- Swaying, bouncing and spongy steering are a thing of the past.
Tailored solutions for improved road safety
To improve driving safety, it is vital to take account of horizontal forces (lateral roll and sway, as well as all pitching and rocking movements). To significantly improve a vehicle’s handling, fast-acting shock absorbers are the first choice. As soon as the body moves out of its horizontal position, it must be held in place by a strong yet finely tuned rebound damping. The compression stage of our dampers allows for rapid compression without letting the cab ‘bottom out’. No matter what body you are driving – the handling of your Atego will become significantly more composed and safer with our chassis optimisation.
„Sinds de installatie merk ik
een aanzienlijk verbeterd rijgedrag
en meer rijcomfort.“
In an interview with Reisemobil International, Christian Marquart explains the importance of suitable shock absorbers for the handling of motorhomes.
We are happy to take your preferences into account when determining the perfect suspension setup for your needs. For example, this could result in a more comfortable ride, improved directional stability, reduced front-end bottoming out, and a more level ride.
Click on the testimonials from our satisfied customers below to see how we can optimise the suspension of your Mercedes Atego. Send us an enquiry!
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What suspension problem
can we help you with?
The better we understand your chassis problem, the better the solution will be. Please send us an enquiry. Please include the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Describe your chassis problem and your requirements for improvements. Please complete the questions on the enquiry form as fully as possible. We will be happy to draw up a proposed solution for you.