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What is a Unimog?! The Extreme Off-Roading Swiss Army Knife

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ต.ค. 2017
  • The Mercedes Unimog is the ULTIMATE off-roading machine. No matter the job, no matter the location - the Unimog will get it done. There are a gazillion different ways to spec a Unimog. The army use them. It's even been a bloody Transformer on the silver screen.! This really is the Swiss Army Knife of the off-road world.
    Both the 7.7lt 6-cylinder and 5.1lt 4-cylinder engines produce MONSTROUS levels of torque (1200nm and 900nm respectively). One can even be used as a TRAIN, able to tow up to 1000 tonnes. These German beasts are seriously impressive, both as an off-road vehicle and a dependable workhorse that is as efficient as it is capable.
    Thanks to Mercedes Trucks UK for inviting us along to Unimog Live at Millbrook Proving Grounds. It really was an impressive display of the Unimog's talent. Enjoy the vid.
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  • @-----REDACTED-----
    @-----REDACTED----- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unimog - possibly the greatest workhorse ever

  • @dougbourdo2589
    @dougbourdo2589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I bought one, a 1978 U1300L Just for 4 WD fun in retirement in the deserts & mountains of Southwest US.

    • @GuysThatDrive
      @GuysThatDrive  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Got yourself a classic there! Bet its great fun, can't be too many of that vintage in the US, did you have to travel to get it?

    • @bogomir67
      @bogomir67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doug Bourdo is it a military surplus?

    • @Twinky_Dinkie
      @Twinky_Dinkie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1960's UNIMOG 411.... wonderful machine for forest work and just having a fun time.

    • @samsonian
      @samsonian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You used to be able to get surplus Unimogs from S America for pretty cheap (as mogs go)...

  • @Simonandisla
    @Simonandisla 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fab machines. A welsh farmer family friend had one when I was a kiddy and loved em ever since :-)

  • @symmetry08
    @symmetry08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish Unimog start making a travel version of this unique vehicle. That travel version should be simplified modification without many hardware. One long cabin with rear window capable of opening and conjoining an additional stretch; and also without tire inflation on-go.

    • @gustavmeyrink_2.0
      @gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The tyre inflation is standard equipment but not much else is. The list of available extras is an 80 page book.
      There are a number of companies in Europe who modify Moggies into anything you want like expedition vehicles or luxury mobile homes.

  • @tuningemporium
    @tuningemporium 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THE ultimate go anywhere vehicle!! :)

  • @pedroleonargentina
    @pedroleonargentina 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME Video!!! Thanks for this Excellent video!!!

  • @EvoAMGMike
    @EvoAMGMike 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cool video ! Universal Motor Gerat, and that it shure is ! We own a modelyear 2000, it's unstoppable.

  • @unimogimeinsatz6223
    @unimogimeinsatz6223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah the Unimogs are damn great, I own a older Model from 1992 and it is simply a masterpiece of Engineering. IMHO nothing compares to driving one of these. It is so versatile that it is a workhorse and a fun-car at the same time.

    • @GuysThatDrive
      @GuysThatDrive  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      UNIMOG on Duty clearly a big Mog fan! what do you use for?

    • @unimogimeinsatz6223
      @unimogimeinsatz6223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Guys That Drive I mostly use it in the woods to take care of the forrest, pulling out trees infested with the bark beetle. And for some other agricultural tasks like mowing grass and transporting stuff. For me the comfort is still great it already has a cab suspension noise reduction and it travels with nearly 50mph. So what could I wish more. It is so robust I never had any serious problem with it.

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It probably suits your needs more than a Hagglunds BV206 but the 206 is a more capable ATV. The 206 doesn't have a snorkel - because it doesn't need one.

    • @philhealey449
      @philhealey449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Total madness and makes every other 4x4 irrelevant. I've recently gone from a U1250 to a U2150 as a truck camper platform. Ludicrous capability, surprising economy and totally the most impressive way to make approaching Defenders or white vans cower at the side of the road.

  • @pinkskud1
    @pinkskud1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hats off to your instructor. he was one cool cat

    • @GuysThatDrive
      @GuysThatDrive  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      pinkskud1 he was a bit of a legend! Let’s us go pretty much wherever we wanted!

  • @alansmlth7989
    @alansmlth7989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Unimog is a legend.

  • @michaelrhodes9178
    @michaelrhodes9178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instructor ready and prepared

  • @MrDavcan
    @MrDavcan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Instructor hates there driving

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp7742 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    G'day guys. Awesome video! I've heard of the Unimog. I've only seen one in person here in the USA. I got to ride in one. If only there were places off road where we could've driven it.

  • @GuysThatDrive
    @GuysThatDrive  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Mercedes Unimog is the ULTIMATE off-roading machine. No matter the job, no matter the location - the Unimog will get it done. There are a gazillion different ways to spec a Unimog. The army use them. It's even been a bloody Transformer on the silver screen.! This really is the Swiss Army Knife of the off-road world.
    Both the 7.7lt 6-cylinder and 5.1lt 4-cylinder engines produce MONSTROUS levels of torque. One can even be used as a TRAIN, able to tow up to 1000 tonnes. These German beasts are seriously impressive, both as an off-road vehicle and a dependable workhorse that is as efficient as it is capable.
    Thanks to Mercedes Trucks UK for inviting us along to Unimog Live at Millbrook Proving Grounds. It really was an impressive display of the Unimog's talent. Enjoy the vid.

    • @jessnorth609
      @jessnorth609 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liked your video, but at 9 Ton its a pussy weight - but it will go pretty much anywhere. Knock that up to 16.5 Ton with a monster crane then its a whole new ball game, even more so when Mercedes don't have a tyre that can cope off-road with that weight. I know, coz I've struggled for the last 2 years & spent in excess of £20k on tyres and rims just to do my work...

    • @jessnorth609
      @jessnorth609 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's not a post from Jessica, its Jerry - I have no idea how her name popped up !!

    • @GuysThatDrive
      @GuysThatDrive  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting to hear you struggle with tyres Jerry. What is it you use your Mog for?

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly, not the ultimate off-roader. An ATV like the Hagglunds BV 206 would drive over a Unimog.

    • @putdislikehere8760
      @putdislikehere8760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much does an Unimog vost now?

  • @Ze-Germanzuk
    @Ze-Germanzuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I'd have literally zero uses for one but I want it lol

    • @GuysThatDrive
      @GuysThatDrive  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ze Germanz Ash and Rupert feel the same about them haha such a machine. Thanks for watching buddy 👍

    • @torbendk2777
      @torbendk2777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ze Germanz . Me too 😀

    • @MegaZedlav
      @MegaZedlav 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ze Germanz That is a shared sentiment!

    • @mardiffv.8775
      @mardiffv.8775 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A Unimog can mow your lawn with the right equipment attached to the Mog. I hope you are not living in a apartment/ flat.

    • @kylisirn
      @kylisirn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yo from Finland, and YES!

  • @id104335409
    @id104335409 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is like a lunapark for grownups. I love it!

  • @Nickdaswimmer
    @Nickdaswimmer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet!

  • @robinwallas437
    @robinwallas437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid, reminds me of my youth. Mogin it.

  • @drec.134
    @drec.134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New subscriber from USA! Awesome video guys!

  • @Stylemaster911
    @Stylemaster911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The crazy thing is that the ones they drove, the U400/500 are the "implement carriers", so actually not the most capable. The U4000/5000 series trucks designed to traverse offroad and carry much heavier loads, go on expeditions etc make these look like amateur hour. It's honestly crazy, and I want one so badly haha.

    • @phalanx3803
      @phalanx3803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      but the U400/500 are legally classed as tractors so no GVM or GCM laws apply in other word you can tow as much and you want. where as the U4000/5000 are legally classed as trucks to there's a limit to how much it weighs and if i am not mistaken in the UK there's a limit on how long a truck can be.

    • @gustavmeyrink_2.0
      @gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phalanx3803 Buy an MB-Trac. It's a Unimog with tractor body.

    • @AbcdEfgh-sq2tf
      @AbcdEfgh-sq2tf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phalanx3803 can the 4000/5000 series change to right hand drive like the u500?

    • @phalanx3803
      @phalanx3803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AbcdEfgh-sq2tf not sure i haven't personalty driven the 4000/5000 only the 400/500.

    • @Arrynek01
      @Arrynek01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AbcdEfgh-sq2tf No, it can't. That's a specific feature of the implement carrier. The 4023, 5023, and 5030 are much more standard in the cabin. Somewhere between Actros and U500.

  • @sutiknoaja5710
    @sutiknoaja5710 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ilike unimog very good

  • @Pinzpilot101
    @Pinzpilot101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guys that drive...see that GRIN...that's what you get when you own a Unimog and go driving......trouble is it stays with you!! people think you are crazy.

  • @gustavmeyrink_2.0
    @gustavmeyrink_2.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Everything else is a toy.
    The Unimog won the Dakar rally 5x on the trot without even competing ie they were entered as support vehicles by teams running cars.

  • @MimicGriphon
    @MimicGriphon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If only we could get these into the states...

  • @christianellegaardpetersen8886
    @christianellegaardpetersen8886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello from Denmark

  • @timeless6964
    @timeless6964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It Looks like After your ride, you Need to See your chiropractor...Rides just like a Cadillac, Yes??....I Always Wanted One of These!!

  • @RowynDaily
    @RowynDaily 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish they can slap that Van to the Unimog chassy, I would love to buy one.

  • @applesamsung9712
    @applesamsung9712 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Jurassic World was a Unimog aswell, the Mobile Veterinary Unit

  • @vincitveritas3872
    @vincitveritas3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gears are pre select then?

  • @FreeHammerfest
    @FreeHammerfest 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Die haben echt noch nichts erlebt :)

  • @CARDRIVE12345
    @CARDRIVE12345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    유니목 컬리넌 GOOD

  • @Pinzpilot101
    @Pinzpilot101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That course was so tame that a WW2 Bedford QL would have walked it. (I have an 85 U1300L).

  • @franciscoacevedo302
    @franciscoacevedo302 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to know we can get this unimos in electric verdion

  • @nelcymartinezsalas5637
    @nelcymartinezsalas5637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me gustaría conducir esos nenes mercedes tengo 30 años desde 22 años mi papá me enseñó a conducir tractor doble tracción y una camioneta toyota land cruiser de estacas eso si el tractor fuera de carretera cuando fui a trabajar a Valledupar a una finca a los 23 años me gustan los todo terrenos atenta mente José alberto t.Q. de colombia ( de mompos Bolívar)

  • @millomweb
    @millomweb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What colour was your toy Unimog ? Mine was a light blue one ;)

    • @GuysThatDrive
      @GuysThatDrive  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was an orange one with a snow plough!

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GuysThatDrive I've a feeling this was the one I had/have!!: i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TFwAAOSwBahVP~Js/s-l300.jpg - rated 1960s
      There's quite a choice of orange ones with ploughs ! www.google.com/search?biw=1920&bih=977&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=pRYdXd7DA9f6gAa5qauACA&q=toy+orange+unimog+plough&oq=toy+orange+unimog+plough&gs_l=img.3...126084.132043..132294...0.0..0.194.1082.12j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.U3deVWkFHrA

  • @alsale3207
    @alsale3207 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you still get the BRABUS version?

  • @millomweb
    @millomweb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Based on the driving capabilities of the guy when there were 3 of you in the Unimog, I have one question - has he a licence to drive a car ? The Merc-man seemed to have quite a bit of additional input to the controlling of the vehicle !

  • @frankearajonl5860
    @frankearajonl5860 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything that I'm want always costs to much money it's not fair

  • @marklewis4793
    @marklewis4793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the only vehicle that can be cute and macho at the same time,...and get shit done.

  • @megapixal1
    @megapixal1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    sales man dose not look happy one bit

  • @RT-gs7fj
    @RT-gs7fj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The day before I have to get rid of mine. Will be the day I get rid of the wife.
    The only vehicle to take to the grocery store.
    And every other place where most Vehicles can go

  • @miguelamaya6246
    @miguelamaya6246 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    MOVE THE PERSON SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OUT OF THE CAB. HE RAISES HIS ELBOWS UP HE MIGHT HURT Y'ALL WITH HIS ELBOWS... PUT HIM OUTSIDE.

  • @benmac7315
    @benmac7315 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ugly cab design

    • @Astrofrank
      @Astrofrank 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is nothing about the Unimog which was meant to be pretty and everything about function, including the cab.