MB Diesel in Unimog

[mtomac]

Found this beast at a big truck dealer in GR. I think I need to take it on a test drive.

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Unimog website
http://www.unimogtrucks.com

Quick Specs:

Cab
* Corrosion-free, noise dampening, lightweight carbon fiber composite
* 2-door
* Large front and side windows

Cab Appointments
* Single or optional twin passenger seat
* Cloth seats
* Air conditioning
* Hand throttle
* Cruise control
* RPM limiter
* Exhaust brake
* Modular instrument cluster
* Solar treated tinted glass to reduce heat loading and glare
* Optimized cab air flow
* 3 sunvisors

Diesel Engine
* Mercedes-Benz MBE900, 6 cylinder, 230 hp, turbocharged, intercooled (280 hp optional)

Hydraulics
* High performance hydraulic system. Joystick with 1 and 2 circuits. Quick disconnect couplings available front and rear. Single, double and double proportional systems available

Cooling System
* Aluminum radiator
* Electronically regulated, hydraulically-driven fan

Air Intake
* Standard with pre-cleaner

Exhaust
* Right hand horizontal muffler and tailpipe with 45-degree elbow

Transmissions
* Mercedes-Benz 8-forward speeds, 6-reverse, with Telligent

[Jelisfc]

I've driven the Army version equiped with a front loader and rear backhoe. They aren't fast but considering the added weight of the ones I drove it would go almost anywhere. The biggest draw back was they are tippy. Coil springs on all four corners make it ride like jello at times.