Schaeffler is highlighting its original-equipment and aftermarket clutch range for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, as heavy vehicle operators look to reduce downtime through reliable servicing and replacement-parts access.
The company’s LuK clutches are fitted as original equipment to a range of Mercedes-Benz truck models, including Actros, Arocs, Atego and Econic. Selected Freightliner heavy-duty models also use LuK clutch systems.
For the Mercedes-Benz Actros, the clutch plays a central role in transferring engine power through the PowerShift automated manual transmission to the drive axles. The Actros range is available in multiple configurations, with outputs of up to 580hp and 2,800Nm.
Schaeffler said its LuK clutch systems are engineered for high-torque commercial vehicle applications, with options including conventional single-plate, double-plate and self-adjusting clutches.
The company also supplies aftermarket clutch solutions for other heavy vehicle brands, including Volvo, IVECO and DAF, as it continues to expand its commercial vehicle parts range.
For fleets operating in regional, interstate and high-kilometre applications, access to replacement parts can be an important part of minimising unplanned downtime. Schaeffler said its Australian distribution network provides access to replacement LuK clutches for workshops and fleet operators, with kits designed to include the components required for a complete clutch-system overhaul.
Broader component portfolio
The announcement also follows Schaeffler’s acquisition of Vitesco Technologies in late 2024, which has expanded the company’s capabilities in electrification, electronic controls, sensing and actuating systems.
Schaeffler has since added products including NOx sensors, fuel injectors, mass air-flow sensors, temperature and pressure sensors, actuators and high-pressure pumps to its portfolio.
For workshops, the combined Schaeffler and Vitesco range is intended to provide a broader parts offering through a single supplier relationship, spanning traditional drivetrain components as well as electronics and emissions-related systems.
As the truck parc becomes more complex, suppliers will increasingly need to support workshops with both mechanical replacement parts and the sensors, controls and diagnostic-related components required for modern heavy vehicles.
