The mercedes unimog is a truely un-stoppable
machine with a ground clearence of 50 cm
"With the portal design of the axles, the axle tube and the differential are both above the centre axis of the wheel. The result is an extremely high ground clearance yet a low centre of
gravity. Obstacles up to half a metre high can be overcome by the Unimog without difficulty. In addition, the drive-train components are subjected to less strain because the full driving torque is reached only at the wheel itself, not before. Both axles are of identical design and strength."
PTOs can use full engine power to drive implements.
The transmission PTO is a cost-effective feature, since the gearbox
clutch and the PTO
shaft clutch are identical. Possible uses include the powering of winches, compressors and generators. An additional,
fast running PTO is also available for instance for driving the hydraulic pump of a loading crane, or for fire fighting pumps or generators.
Powerful hydraulics for versatility of operation.
Mercedes-Benz supplies an efficient hydraulic system ex-factory. Pump capacities range from 40 to
55 litres / minute at an operating pressure of 180 - 200 bar. Up to 4 double-acting control valves permit a total of 8 hydraulic connections at the
front and 4 at the rear, each with a separate return line. This makes it convenient to use different implements simultaneously, such as a winch as
well as hydraulic tools etc.
And because the Unimogs are registered as agricultural vehicles you can drive them on a normal tractor license, therefor they can be driven age 16
Generally a Unimog
will travel comfortably at around 50-55mph. This
will depend on what you are towing and the type of surface you are driving on. Unimogs
will usually achieve around
15 miles to the gallon unloaded, but again, this is dependent on what
work you are doing.
The larger Unimogs
will tow up to approximately 25 tons on a properly balanced trailer. Obviously the towing capacity also largely depends upon the horse power of the Unimog and the vehicle weight.