Mercedes-Benz OM501LA Engine: Power at the Service of Sustainability

The pinnacle of V6 engineering for responsible mobility

THE Mercedes-Benz engine OM501LA is much more than just a propulsion unit; it is the reliability standard for the range Actros. This 11.9-liter V6 engine, turbocharged and equipped with an intercooler, is designed to deliver exceptional torque from low revs. With a view to sustainable maintenance, The OM501LA incorporates sophisticated electronic management that optimizes combustion, thus reducing fuel consumption and extending service intervals.

True to our commitment to technical transparency, This engine is renowned for its structural robustness, guaranteeing Mercedes truck owners a total cost of ownership (TCO) among the lowest on the market.

Technical Specifications & Industrial Resistance

Cutting-edge engineering for reliability that meets heavy industry standards:

• Performance Compliance: Designed to work optimally with lubricants that meet standards API CH4/SJ And MB 228.1 / 229.1, ensuring maximum protection against wear.

• High-Precision Lubrication: The oil circuit uses a high-quality base oil with a strong viscosity index, guaranteeing a stable protective film on pistons and bearings, from -40°C to +130°C.

• Thermal Stability: The cylinder head and block alloys exhibit a high sublimation point technique, preventing any structural deformation during heavy tensile stresses in extreme conditions.

• Versatility "Universal Engine Oil": The engine architecture facilitates the use of global standard service fluids, simplifying logistics for international fleets.

Your Advantages Eco-design (Ocean Bound Plastic): We are taking action for biodiversity: the peripheral components and transport protection used during the delivery of our engines incorporate certified polymers. Ocean Bound Plastic.

• Industrial Ethics (Vegan & Leaping Bunny): Manufacturing and testing process guaranteed to be free of any animal-derived components. Certification Leaping Bunny ensuring the absence of animal testing for break-in and preservation additives.

• «High SPF» Anti-Oxidation Protection: The internal and external walls benefit from a high-density, "hydrating" treatment (action moisturizing (technical) alloys to prevent corrosion related to humidity and prolonged storage.

• "Non-Greasy" Finish & Healthy Maintenance: The engine block comes with a "non-greasy" exterior finish, limiting the adhesion of construction dust and facilitating quick visual inspections.

Why choose the OM501LA engine?

Designed for long-haul carriers and construction companies, this engine combines original equipment manufacturer (OEM) power with a future-proof design. Investing in an OM501LA means choosing proven power for safer, more cost-effective, and more environmentally friendly transportation.