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The mog is basically a tractor on a truck chaises with a high speed gear box. It was made from the start to do hard agricultural work in difficult terrain, after it showed great results in that area the armies started using it.
The name says it all, there was no thought of military purposes at the beginning of the development of the vehicle. It was simply a "Uni(UNIversal) MoG (MOtor Gerät) and was developed for agricultural and forestry and municipal purposes. In addition, they also had three possible outputs at the front, the middle and at the rear. So you could have the Unimog built the way you wanted to use it. However, the portal axles are already an important part of the success, and the flexible frame is also conducive to increasing traction.
The design brief for the Unimog was identical to that of the original Land Rover: Something useful for the post-war farmer that can do almost any job on the farm. Both were first released in 1948. Both were later picked up by their respective armed forces.
The mog was born as an agricultural vehicle not as an army one. Iveco instead…has a military department. And the Iveco daily 4x4 might be the new VM90. The secret of the mog are the portal axel. Capable of wonders but also requiring lots of maintenance.
Hands down the mog. Used it for many years during my Army days and couldnt wish for a more capable truck to go anywhere, crossed a flooded river once and the water was getting close to the bonnet lid. Amazing piece of kit
And you’ll not be surprised at this one mate, but the 40M is a cool looking truck but they’re really not fit for purpose like the MOG was. You have to get special permission to drive them on most roads in Aus as there’s too much weight spread between only 4 tyres!
The Mog is in its own league. Always wanted one, but I am quite impressed with the other 3. They are all very capable - one just needs to know their limitations vs strengths.
The unimog has been designed for this purpose. The other three are modified by both the manufacturer and the owners, to make them more capable. The tyre choice is one of the most telling features. Diameter and width. The mog tall and narrow ( comparatively to the others).
Great Video! I remember a comercial Video of the German Mercedes Truck Company ( Part of Mercedes Benz) They showed all the Big Trucks Like Zetros 4x4, 6x6 and an 8x8 Truck kliming hills and going off road. Some of the cameras where Recording from far up the hills. Later someone askes for the Mog, that was missing in the setup and the narrator sayed : well, who do you thought brought all the cameraequipment up those hills?! 😂
😅 the way they put the "Final Boss" music on when the Unimog enters the stage. The Mog is like a fantasy character that put all his points in strength 😊
I was a mechanic in the Australian Army when the Unimog came into service. The "powers that be" decreed that the low pressure wide tyres (aka super singles, as shown in the video) that was an integral part of the torque tube suspension had to be ditched, and replaced with skinny "Dunlop Militaires". The same basic tyre fitted to the Internationals it replaced. Basically destroyed 80% of the off road capability in one foul swoop. They also mandated that the alternator be replaced with an in house version, 3 times the size, 4 times the weight. This meant you couldn't tilt the cab without first removing this boat anchor of an alternator.... which you couldn't get to without first tilting the cab partially. Typical of decisions made in the '80's by bureaucrats with no idea.
ECN229 I never removed the stupid 100amp hecterpolar alternator on cab lifts. I agree 💯 re the crap Dunlop tyres. Always dealing with idiots who would bend the throttle stop lever
My grandpa was in the German army, as an engineer I think. He drove Unimogs on testing grounds of the army, he always showed me videos of it. He loves it for a reason.
One thing to consider with the mog 8s that even if it had the same size tyres as the other trucks it has portal axles so its not as likely to get hung up on the diffs
Portals make a huge difference but we wouldn't;t mind seeing what the Iveco could do if it went from 37s to 40s and had around a quarter the weight on the rear 😜
@@4WDTVactually, the Mog was somewhat disadvantaged by the lack of weight on the back. Whilst lighter means you have better get up and go, and you are less likely to sink in soft surfaces, it also means you have less traction. That's why wheel weights for tractors and ballast boxes for heavy haulage trucks exist. More weight means more traction, as long as you have the engine power and gearing to make use of that traction. Without a load on the back, that Mog weights less then half of its designed operational weight.
weight can go both ways which is why most race cars (even off roaders and rock crawlers) aim for the lightest possible weight. So there are pros and cons for both. In the case of these two main obstacles seen in the video, weight was definitely a hindrance for the Iveco but you are right, wheel weights would have helped. There is also a great difference between sprung and unsprung mass.@@35manning
Mogs are absolute beast mode engaged. They've been building the best all terrain trucks and ag equipment for decades. The other trucks are great for trail use. Mogs are built for going where there are no trails.
Damn! Unimog any day of the week! That thing is a beast and simply unstoppable! If the Uni-Mog could talk it would say: “Oh, you think off-road is your ally. You merely adopted the trails; I was born on it, moulded by it. I didn’t see roads until I was a fully fledged beast, by then it was nothing to me but a walk in the park! The off-road trails betray you because they belong to me!”
And that shows the Differences between Trucks who look like real Offroader and a "Truck" who is a real Offroader. ;) Nice to see how a Unimog can impress around the World. Greetings from Germany. ✌
well it's not so straight forward but yes... The Isuzu is a very popular touring rig and definitely far more so than the Unimog. So when it comes to serious overloading in Australia, most will prefer the Isuzu
It was good to see the 3 top selling 4 x 4 trucks on the market battle it out, and then came the unimog lol. Would on loved a quick spec sheet for a comparison. and also to see them 3/4's loaded up. After all who goes up the bush empty. Were the tyres pressure set at different pressure for all trucks? did any have an exhaust brake? and who had power dividers, rear diff locks and or front diff locks. But cheers still good to watch.
360 did the transfer case and Rugged Brakes did the brake upgrade. The biggest thing we did though can't be mentioned publicly but it has made a huge difference to the reliability 😜@@Expedition_Tranquilo
Great video, if not quite a fair comparison. The MOG and the Iveco both have front and rear lockers, the Isuzu and Hino don't. Lock them all up and it would make it more even, though of course, the MOG would still come out on top. Personally, Im still going for an Isuzu. Proven over many years, lots of aftermarket support (including front and rear lockers!) and you can buy parts anywhere due to Isuzu's extensive dealer network.
Mog also has Portals. My fav definitely the Mog from when I started to learn about them 10 years ago. Cant say the Isuzu out reliabilities the mog (is that a word?). expensive maybe but Merc still produce all the parts for all the mogs delivered to defence departments in the past. Those parts still made and delivered to whole world, can also be ordered direct.
Have been waiting for someone to do a test against all these types of vehicles.. Drivers will Play a big part in it, but it’s awesome to see the what’s and how’s in these types of situations. Awesome ! Thank you. Ever cross a single cap Iveco wrapped in matte in vic, that’s me ✌🏼
Put a 2t load on the back of that mog it would bea much more comfortable ride. Spent many years teaching people to drive them. One of my most favourite vehicles.
We get what you are saying, but we also think that if you lightened the load on. that poor Iveco and added taller tyres, it would have been a much closer race 😜
@@4WDTV Yes, probably. But that was a stock mog with tires. Only lacking comfort and that's fixable (kinda). And hay, the mog is 35+ yo, hard to compare comfort between today and 35 years ago.
Question from an amateur, what's the track damage after these trucks have been through compared to reg size 4x4s. I can imagine if these vehicles become more popular they will tear tracks apart that a standard vehicle with 4 inch lifts, lockers and 35s will end up struggling.
it is actually the opposite. In most cases they are more capable and do far less damage. Put is this way, a bigger tyre has a greater rolling diameter and a much bigger footprint so the impact on the terrain is far less. Not only does it present with far less pounds per square inch of force on the ground, it offers far greater traction and rolls up a dover things with much greater ease. hence there is less need to drive aggressively. All the track damage we encountered was from two things, much smaller vehicles and the main cause; storm water. Anyone who spends time in the outdoors knows that rain water does far more damage to the terrain than vehicles could ever do. These vehicles are already popular, there are plenty getting around and my final point is because of the bigger wheel track and wheel base, they typically get up and over obstacles more easily as they don't sit in the major dug out areas caused by smaller vehicles. There are always exceptions to the case but it is all about being a responsible driver and these vehicles had far less impact on these tracks compared to what four smaller cars with smaller tyres and less capability would have done. 😁
I drove a 67 Unimog that my boss and I made road legal for Canada. I got to 'loosen it up' for a week, it had been parked for some time. It was an amazing offroader. Everyone I took with me offroading said it rode like a Caddy. It went everywhere I pointed it. I wish I would have had the 20 grand to buy one at the time.
That was an amazing showdown. The Mog just dominated even without any weight in the back, which was expected given the bigger tyres and portals. However, the Iveco is the GOAT for me. Did amazingly well loaded up. Cheers for the showdown guys 👍
Thank you mate. We reckon bigger tyres on the Iveco an less load on the rear would even things up a bit. When it comes to an all rounder though, the Iveco is a beast!
@@4WDTV - Yeah, supply (in Australia at least) from Pickles and the like won't last forever. Also I think Once the ADF finish selling them off, the private price will start going up. :(
it is a wicked machine alright. Did everything far too easily. The Iveco was a good second but with bigger tyres and unloaded it would have been far closer.
Definitely am in hope to see more of these convoys bashing through the bush and anything else .. enjoyed this being an owner myself of one. Cheers guys
No idea sorry. Where was the Canter? We ran the vehicles as we had them. It wasn't possible to have them all locked or on the same size tyres, let along in the state state of loaded. But we had a fun time trying.
LOL. One of them really would catch every eye on the track. Might be a bit hard on the tracks though :) Most photographed vehicle doing gunshot Cape York?
@@TheRaptor1967 If by "tracks" you mean the metal/rubber component - unlikely. If by "tracks" you mean the route through the forest, again limited as the tank's ground pressure is lower than a person's spread along the entire surface in contact with the ground, as opposed to the four small areas where the truck tyres are in contact with the ground.
Portal axles for the win, I’d fit a separator plow in front of the differential. Maybe on hydraulics? Also thinking a hydraulic lifter on the frame could come in handy for recovery.
Hi Gazza, we don't own the Unimog but we can say you are pushing them to get up to 80kph. They are slow and steady that's for sure. No idea on towing but they certainly have a the weight to tow well.
So…here’m my thoughts. The winner is the iveco, hands down! The Unimog is a BEAST! And I have one…so! Yeah. But the mog have so many other limits. They are meant to pull so not much for overland camper as so many think. The portal axels are all mighty but require A LOT of maintenance! There is the need to grease them constantly! And on the road the consumption of diesel is very high, cos of the portal axel and the massive tires. The Iveco is capable to carry more weight on the chassis then the mog. In most of Europe we can drive it with a license B (while the Mog or the other 2 trucks require a C-C1 - except Germany). The Iveco also is more highway drivable so great also for move between locations. The other 2 trucks are just trucks. Incredible capable but not like the 2 other beasts.
Spot on mate! If it is just about the off roading, the Mog is the winner, but taking other things into account, the Iveco really shines. Could you imagine if we had 40s on the Iveco and no weight on the back?
No, the Unimog is a clear winner, it has much better cross-country ability and reliability than Iveco or other trucks. Its consumption on the highway is higher due to the large mass, as well as the cargo gears in the axles that are installed in most models, but if you install high-speed gears, the consumption is significantly reduced. It is often necessary to lubricate the components there only when used in mud and swamps, and this is a plus, since the components are much more durable; on land offroad, lubrication is often not required, and in the swamp of the Iveco with its modest ground clearance and small wheels there is nothing to do at all.
@@ИгорьМельник-т7т i can tell that your knowledge about Iveco is quite scarse. Iveco’s are actually very reliable and can carry far more weight then a Unimog, but not pull. On an overlanding point of view it is better already. The portal axel require more maintenance on any case, actually more on highway cos aren’t meant to be driven at higher speed (by higher I mean 100/110 km/h). The portal axel are immense strong, capable and marvelous if used as intended. That means: off-roading. What you mean for cross-country, im not sure. But if you mean overlanding, the answer is easy: NO. Maybe the new Unimog can do that but the new EURO6 gave some issues. The consumption isn’t about the schnell gearbox but the use of 47” and a weight that is around 5-7t vs 38”-40” with a weight of 3-3.5. Unimogs also require License C in 99% of Europe, don’t know in Australia. I own a Unimog and I know a lot about it. I don’t own an Iveco but I’m looking for a VM90 (born for the army) and I wish I could get the new Daily 4x4. Far cheaper in price and maintenance than a mog. Unimog are born for do a great job and that only. Aren’t born for over-landing much.
@@veequency5609 I know Iveco cars very well, they are much less reliable than Unimogs and many Mercedes in particular. We're not discussing regular commercial vehicles, we're talking specifically about all-terrain vehicles. Iveco should be compared not with Unimog, but with Mercedes Vario or T2 of the previous model, Iveco is worse in everything, these Mercedes can withstand gigantic overloads and transport even 9 tons of cargo without breakdowns with a rated load capacity of about 3.5. tons for many years without any breakdowns. Iveco is very, very inferior to such machines. Iveco, perhaps, can only be compared with a 4x4 sprinter, the reliability of which is much lower than that of the Vario/T2. A Unimog is an all-terrain vehicle capable of transporting cargo not on the highway, but in very difficult off-road conditions. This particular model has a total weight of 12 tons and is one of the heaviest Unimog series. As for speed, all Unimogs have traction and high-speed gears, so this particular model with high-speed gears and 47-inch tires has a maximum speed of 117 km per hour, and a comfortable speed of up to 100-105 kilometers per hour. hour. And on lighter models these gears are even faster. Consumption is also directly related to what gears are in the axles; With high gears, fuel consumption on the highway is significantly reduced. I'm not interested in the new Unimogs, they are stuffed with electronics and are no longer as reliable. Among the unimog models with mechanical engines, there are enough of them for every taste: heavy and light, economical and heavy-duty, so looking at all sorts of EURO 6 is not interesting, I am not interested in such cars
Everybody praising the Mog (sure, a military-grade truck) and nobody praising the little Iveco Daily which passed all the tests without winches and without being a huge beast to drive around. Kudos to Iveco.
oh man, finally some one sees the truth! Imagine getting all that load off the back of the Iveco and setting it up on even just 40 inch tyres. I reckon the gap would close a bit.
Is the Unimog something to test? I would pick MAN 18.330 4x4 or MAN FAE 8.136 4x4. If Unimog needs to show in the video get the Dingo (without armor plating of course), since it is already a Bundeswehr truck.
Loved the video guys Only one problem. A Spec sheet would have been nice. Also Spec of all the trucks. Example weight and how many gears. Engine power and rev control
Yeah there are so many things we could have added, heaps of people want different things so we just tried to keep it simple and really just wanted an excuse to get these beasts all out for the day.
It probably still wouldn't have performed a well as the Mog, because it would be heavier. Granted the Mog is kinda cheating here by just having a flatbed.
The trucks you guys drive over there are awesome! I can’t think of any trucks we have that fill the gap between Semi-Trucks and typical Heavy Duty trucks like a Ford F350, F450 or RAM or Chevy 3500 or 4500 trucks. There are flatbed tow trucks but nothing as fun as what you guys have going on in this video.
The way i keep re-watching 4wd Tv videos over and over just makes me want to push hard, move to Australia someday to come and have fun with you guys😅😅💯💯
Yeah I was going to move to Australia. In 1996. Then that stupid gun ban happened. I literally had my home up for sale when that happened. Was a close one. But I will never sacrifice my 2A. So America is where i stayed.
Gun ban? Our firearms were never banned. We do plenty of gun content and we just received our 10th rifle. Will have a new video on that one shortly. We did though get some firearms restrictions, specifically on semi auto ownership but there are ways around it and there are still plenty in civilian hands@@robsdeviceunknown
Excellent video guys, all trucks were impressive, the Iveco was better than I expected but the Hino and Isuzu were impressive for what they are - the Mog is just another leve. It would be interesting to fit portal axles to the Ivecol, I think that would compete head to head with the Mog then.
You can have all sorts of fancy crap you don't need. And go nowhere fast. Or you can have a Unimog. Go pretty much anywhere. And less to go wrong. As someone that hates modern cars. And the way they drive you. And tell you what to do. The Unimog has everything I would want.
There all pretty incredible rigs mate it’s a whole other level of expensive to buy and fix the inevitable busted stuff though ,very cool vid man hope ya well cheers
It's great to see a review of these trucks doing more than touring tracks. If you're considering any of these trucks, consider investing the difference in the price of purchase into a Unimog you get a 100kph+ on-road capable truck with all the modern features of the rest. Japanese dual cab 4x4 trucks cost from $80-100k secondhand with Super singles, Iveco Dual cab cost $90 - 120k secondhand. Now buy a Mog at auction for $30k and invest the difference of $50-90k in maintenance and comfort and you have a road-friendly supersized 4x4. The only down side from there is it will only be a single cab.
Some mogs were optioned with hi speed diffs, think that gives 65mph, oversize tyres like 395 miicheli or 425 continental give the same, standard gearbox can also have working group gears and crawler gears
The Mog is a totally different league. A Russian TATRA may be able to keep up but bare in mind a UNIMOG was developed as a TRACTOR. If you’re impressed by the LWB, you need to see a SWB with traction tyres. They will literally claw their way almost anywhere. I’m partial to the SWB as my Uncle had one of the first in New Zealand, if not the first. Total domination of terrain. Bonus front and rear pto outputs and 3 point linkage
After watching, I must say, that YES, the vehicle part is very awesome. But each Person and what they do, was EQUALLY great. I saw great Friendship and Help to each other. I applaud you all. One thing in regard of electric 4x4 and such. Be CAREFULL.
yes those 47s are a distinct advantage. It would be interesting to see how much the gap could be closed if the Iveco had just 40s and a much lightened payload@@chantelanning6761
Would have been nice to see a iveco eurocargo 4x4 and a Mitsubishi canter 4x4 and sice your done old milatary trucks it would also be nice to see a internatanal acco 4x4
@@4wdieebroncos acco's are a range of trucks internatanal made here in Australia some were for the military in 4x4 or 6x6 they also made 4x2 4x6 4x8 also iveco made some acco's as well
Mog in a league of it's own in the mud and up a scramble, but also outnof it's league at autobahn speed. Highway show down of the same set would be interesting viewing.
Huh? There is no such thing. Well technically speaking there is but the consumer model has not been released in Australia yet, so there is nothing available for a test. But rumour has it, we will have one not long after the first demo models arrive in the country early next year.
Unimog. Most fun and a beast of a vehicle. No matter what you throw at it, it endures. I remember having to hill start a mog for weeks on end, because the solenoid was cactus. Can be done in reverse too, that was pretty hairy.
All are awesome Trucks!! Awesome trails. And yeah portal axle helps a lot. There is a Russian Manufactory where builds a lot portal axle for different Cars
This was AWEOME thank you gentlemen for bringing us this vid, though in fairness the Unimog is not really in the same category as the other three. Also the Unimog is far older.
Great and timely video. I currently tow my travel trailer (caravan) with an International 4700 LP. It is a great rig but only rear wheel drive and low profile. My new trailer is an Imperial Outdoors X 195. Lots of off road capabilities. I want a tow rig that will handle rough roads and still tow a 5 ton trailer. I have always loved the Unimog.
no mention of: average fuel consumption, truck price new and used, will it sit at 110kph, engine size, gearbox info, country of origin, fuel consumption on day, engine power, service intervals, service costs, parts availability, depreciation, weight, towing capacity, length and width, truck or car licence, insurance prices, aftermarket parts, clubs, sales figures, do emergency services use them, pros and cons, interior quality, build quality, reputation, seats, dashboards, rpm at 110kph, 2 seater or 4 seater options, do mines use them- why/why not, tyre life, tyre costs, tyre PSI, turning radius, height
As an American, I always just assume America has the biggest stuff. Trucks especially. Then the Aussie 4x4 channel pops up and makes the f150 feel small. I don't know what y'all are doing down there but if you could ship some more Umogs and 59 series landcruisers stateside we'd appreciate it
First thing that I noticed on the Hino and Iveco, that they seemed to have "street-driving" tire pressure, surely no help on the slippery rocks, but just generally a bad plan!
ah ok, not sure what the signs were mate but road pressures on the Iveco are 60PSI and on that day it was running 15PSI. The Hino went down to 18 but not sure what pressure he runs on road. We can though guarantee that 15 and 18 are not suitable road pressures for either truck 😁
As someone who has done a reasonable amount of convoy driving behind the wheel of a mog. Only real gripe I had with it was the struggled to keep up with the rest of the convoy doing 100 km/h out on the blacktop. That was more what spec the Army bought, over the vehicle itself. But as is plain to see, mog shits all over the other units in the vid once you get off road. Some of the mogs Army bought had a front mount winch.
I can’t believe there was no Fuso Canter in this line up. They were the dominant small 4x4 truck until Isuzu managed to take over the segment. I have wheeled mine plenty around the Vic High Country.
We just didn't have access to a Fuso sorry mate. We love the off-road trucks! Check out this other UniMog from another episode: th-cam.com/video/R2z_dKpLZ8Q/w-d-xo.html
I have been a Unimog owner for about 15 years now and I also collect US Military trucks and belong to both a state and a world wide military truck collectors group and we generally every summer go on an off road excursion every year a lot of the times is on logging trails in MN. Its always fun and always the same thing as far as trucks making it through the muck and the Mog is always so much more capable in this stuff I mean to the point of the other trucks are running in low range 6x6 and in the Mog I am in 3 rd gear and havent even engaged the 4x4 yet! Its a different class of truck!
no, not the average 4wdriver but there are still a heap of these trucks on the roads and plenty more being built. It is a huge industry with plenty of players.
for sure.i love em.i think your iveco is the perfect truck because it's able to be lived with and used easier.i love the capabilities of the mog but not easy to live with maybe just due to shear size and the isuzu is great for touring.ill plug a channel ' The cartwrights' they have the isuzu and a 26ft van and that thing goes alot of places. great vid.i liked the piss take on the water glass rumbling.keep up the great work
Hi guys great episode I've just recently gotten into these trucks and all the set up recently I knew the mog had a big chance to win these obstacles but to be fair with the other trucks to me it a matter of finding their sweet spots and how they perform I love my 4wdriving haven't been for a while as I got a soon to be 4 yr old boy and a 1 year old daughter which I hope they can get into camping and 4wdriving one day but for now where I live in Queensland I'm up near the pine forests so I stick to mild tracks to slowly introduce 4wdriving to my boy it's still keeps my dream alive driving my 05 105 cruiser, looking forward to the next episode
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or for something more exciting ⬇
Straight up if you haven't seen our Japan series your missing out! th-cam.com/video/vwnjB2B4Nug/w-d-xo.html
why not Fuso truck as well just wondering
we had four spots available and none of our mates had a Fuso 😁@@crunchied8
Better try an OKA
The mog has had about 70 years of development in armies around the world,not to be underestimated.
The mog is basically a tractor on a truck chaises with a high speed gear box. It was made from the start to do hard agricultural work in difficult terrain, after it showed great results in that area the armies started using it.
@@thesayxxand forrestry. Also its long been in use by towns with all the addons, itl do fine in mines....
The name says it all, there was no thought of military purposes at the beginning of the development of the vehicle. It was simply a "Uni(UNIversal) MoG (MOtor Gerät) and was developed for agricultural and forestry and municipal purposes. In addition, they also had three possible outputs at the front, the middle and at the rear. So you could have the Unimog built the way you wanted to use it. However, the portal axles are already an important part of the success, and the flexible frame is also conducive to increasing traction.
The design brief for the Unimog was identical to that of the original Land Rover: Something useful for the post-war farmer that can do almost any job on the farm. Both were first released in 1948. Both were later picked up by their respective armed forces.
The mog was born as an agricultural vehicle not as an army one.
Iveco instead…has a military department.
And the Iveco daily 4x4 might be the new VM90.
The secret of the mog are the portal axel. Capable of wonders but also requiring lots of maintenance.
A mog is a completely different class of vehicle. There was never a contest
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I know right. I was thinking about similar trucks to the unimog and I realised there wasn't any. Portal axles are epic.
Matching tire with the other trucks would have pushed this point further, same results is my guess.
Hands down the mog. Used it for many years during my Army days and couldnt wish for a more capable truck to go anywhere, crossed a flooded river once and the water was getting close to the bonnet lid. Amazing piece of kit
no doubt they are awesome
And you’ll not be surprised at this one mate, but the 40M is a cool looking truck but they’re really not fit for purpose like the MOG was. You have to get special permission to drive them on most roads in Aus as there’s too much weight spread between only 4 tyres!
still sound interesting, would be good to see them in action@@Revheadrev
The Mog is in its own league. Always wanted one, but I am quite impressed with the other 3. They are all very capable - one just needs to know their limitations vs strengths.
it was a fun day for all. Would be great to see how the Iveco would go with 40 inch tyres and no weight in the back.
The unimog has been designed for this purpose. The other three are modified by both the manufacturer and the owners, to make them more capable. The tyre choice is one of the most telling features. Diameter and width. The mog tall and narrow ( comparatively to the others).
nope. the mog was invented as a tractor an was modified afterwards.
@@Spatzenterroryeah, it was invented as a tractor, and offroad vehicle, while the others are designed as road trucks
It was the only one that was carrying only itself
@@Spatzenterror yeah, which is why its so good
its literally designed to be able to replace tractors
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Great Video! I remember a comercial Video of the German Mercedes Truck Company ( Part of Mercedes Benz) They showed all the Big Trucks Like Zetros 4x4, 6x6 and an 8x8 Truck kliming hills and going off road. Some of the cameras where Recording from far up the hills. Later someone askes for the Mog, that was missing in the setup and the narrator sayed : well, who do you thought brought all the cameraequipment up those hills?! 😂
haha, that is outstanding! That you for sharing!
😅 the way they put the "Final Boss" music on when the Unimog enters the stage. The Mog is like a fantasy character that put all his points in strength 😊
I was a mechanic in the Australian Army when the Unimog came into service.
The "powers that be" decreed that the low pressure wide tyres (aka super singles, as shown in the video) that was an integral part of the torque tube suspension had to be ditched, and replaced with skinny "Dunlop Militaires". The same basic tyre fitted to the Internationals it replaced.
Basically destroyed 80% of the off road capability in one foul swoop.
They also mandated that the alternator be replaced with an in house version, 3 times the size, 4 times the weight. This meant you couldn't tilt the cab without first removing this boat anchor of an alternator.... which you couldn't get to without first tilting the cab partially.
Typical of decisions made in the '80's by bureaucrats with no idea.
We feel you bro! Good old corporates making decisions that help no one!
ECN229 I never removed the stupid 100amp hecterpolar alternator on cab lifts. I agree 💯 re the crap Dunlop tyres.
Always dealing with idiots who would bend the throttle stop lever
Soldiers Could Have Reversed the decisions ..if they had balls
Bureaucrats should get their hands dirty more often.
Hands up who’s watching just to see how much better the unimog is than the others
it's an awesome vehicle alright
My grandpa was in the German army, as an engineer I think. He drove Unimogs on testing grounds of the army, he always showed me videos of it.
He loves it for a reason.
One thing to consider with the mog 8s that even if it had the same size tyres as the other trucks it has portal axles so its not as likely to get hung up on the diffs
Portals make a huge difference but we wouldn't;t mind seeing what the Iveco could do if it went from 37s to 40s and had around a quarter the weight on the rear 😜
@@4WDTVactually, the Mog was somewhat disadvantaged by the lack of weight on the back.
Whilst lighter means you have better get up and go, and you are less likely to sink in soft surfaces, it also means you have less traction.
That's why wheel weights for tractors and ballast boxes for heavy haulage trucks exist.
More weight means more traction, as long as you have the engine power and gearing to make use of that traction.
Without a load on the back, that Mog weights less then half of its designed operational weight.
weight can go both ways which is why most race cars (even off roaders and rock crawlers) aim for the lightest possible weight. So there are pros and cons for both. In the case of these two main obstacles seen in the video, weight was definitely a hindrance for the Iveco but you are right, wheel weights would have helped. There is also a great difference between sprung and unsprung mass.@@35manning
Mogs are absolute beast mode engaged. They've been building the best all terrain trucks and ag equipment for decades. The other trucks are great for trail use. Mogs are built for going where there are no trails.
That is a great way of looking at it!!!
There are plenty of Czech & Russian trucks that would eat mog's all day every day
no doubt, but we don't have those in Australia sorry@@aussiebevo103
@@aussiebevo103 well, they at least play in the same league. Eat it? depends on the specific Task you want done.
@4WDTV yeah I know mate. Would be cool if we did though
Damn! Unimog any day of the week! That thing is a beast and simply unstoppable! If the Uni-Mog could talk it would say:
“Oh, you think off-road is your ally. You merely adopted the trails; I was born on it, moulded by it. I didn’t see roads until I was a fully fledged beast, by then it was nothing to me but a walk in the park! The off-road trails betray you because they belong to me!”
Awesome comparison and content. It was also good to see the Unimog from my old unit absolutely killing it. Bloody good trucks in the bush.
they are amazing for sure!!!
And that shows the Differences between Trucks who look like real Offroader and a "Truck" who is a real Offroader. ;)
Nice to see how a Unimog can impress around the World.
Greetings from Germany. ✌
well it's not so straight forward but yes... The Isuzu is a very popular touring rig and definitely far more so than the Unimog. So when it comes to serious overloading in Australia, most will prefer the Isuzu
Pleasant bunch of lads enjoying themselves. Wholesome
Well thank you very much. it was just about getting out and having some fun...and we did!
It was good to see the 3 top selling 4 x 4 trucks on the market battle it out, and then came the unimog lol. Would on loved a quick spec sheet for a comparison. and also to see them 3/4's loaded up. After all who goes up the bush empty. Were the tyres pressure set at different pressure for all trucks? did any have an exhaust brake? and who had power dividers, rear diff locks and or front diff locks. But cheers still good to watch.
The Isuzus have a standard rear autolocker similar to the detroit lockers , not sure about the others
Liked just for the thumbnail alone even before watching. Perfect! How it should be!
The Mog is a killer!!!
You should see what the smaller U1300L Unimog can do when fitted with worker group gears.
We would love to
@@4WDTV come up to the territory next dry season and I show you
sounds like fun. Is it too big for the mud holes out near Howard Springs 😜@@andrefischer5025
@@4WDTV I said “dry Season”? Did I 😂?
nah nah, we didn't see that at all 😂😂😂@@andrefischer5025
Awesome comparison, thanks! How’s the reliability of the Iveco? Any issues with the transfer case or brakes overheating?
Both the transfer and brakes have been upgraded 😜
@4WDTV 👊 who did the upgrades? Any other issues?
360 did the transfer case and Rugged Brakes did the brake upgrade. The biggest thing we did though can't be mentioned publicly but it has made a huge difference to the reliability 😜@@Expedition_Tranquilo
Great video, if not quite a fair comparison. The MOG and the Iveco both have front and rear lockers, the Isuzu and Hino don't. Lock them all up and it would make it more even, though of course, the MOG would still come out on top.
Personally, Im still going for an Isuzu. Proven over many years, lots of aftermarket support (including front and rear lockers!) and you can buy parts anywhere due to Isuzu's extensive dealer network.
Mog also has Portals. My fav definitely the Mog from when I started to learn about them 10 years ago. Cant say the Isuzu out reliabilities the mog (is that a word?). expensive maybe but Merc still produce all the parts for all the mogs delivered to defence departments in the past. Those parts still made and delivered to whole world, can also be ordered direct.
Have been waiting for someone to do a test against all these types of vehicles..
Drivers will
Play a big part in it, but it’s awesome to see the what’s and how’s in these types of situations.
Awesome ! Thank you.
Ever cross a single cap Iveco wrapped in matte in vic, that’s me ✌🏼
We fortunately had some very experienced drivers for this one!
Put a 2t load on the back of that mog it would bea much more comfortable ride. Spent many years teaching people to drive them. One of my most favourite vehicles.
We get what you are saying, but we also think that if you lightened the load on. that poor Iveco and added taller tyres, it would have been a much closer race 😜
@@4WDTV Yes, probably. But that was a stock mog with tires. Only lacking comfort and that's fixable (kinda).
And hay, the mog is 35+ yo, hard to compare comfort between today and 35 years ago.
That's true. We need to see what the newer Mogs are like!@@TheRaptor1967
That is to much load.
Go the daily. 👍. Cheers. All good off road trucks.
Have u got a recent setup / re-download vid of the daily please?
Nice to see these 4wd trucks together being tested we need more of this
was definitely a fun episode rot shoot.
Yes, it is good to see the best of the best compete.
still ore trucks to test, more fun!!!@@fredfred4086
Question from an amateur, what's the track damage after these trucks have been through compared to reg size 4x4s. I can imagine if these vehicles become more popular they will tear tracks apart that a standard vehicle with 4 inch lifts, lockers and 35s will end up struggling.
it is actually the opposite. In most cases they are more capable and do far less damage. Put is this way, a bigger tyre has a greater rolling diameter and a much bigger footprint so the impact on the terrain is far less. Not only does it present with far less pounds per square inch of force on the ground, it offers far greater traction and rolls up a dover things with much greater ease. hence there is less need to drive aggressively. All the track damage we encountered was from two things, much smaller vehicles and the main cause; storm water. Anyone who spends time in the outdoors knows that rain water does far more damage to the terrain than vehicles could ever do. These vehicles are already popular, there are plenty getting around and my final point is because of the bigger wheel track and wheel base, they typically get up and over obstacles more easily as they don't sit in the major dug out areas caused by smaller vehicles. There are always exceptions to the case but it is all about being a responsible driver and these vehicles had far less impact on these tracks compared to what four smaller cars with smaller tyres and less capability would have done. 😁
I drove a 67 Unimog that my boss and I made road legal for Canada. I got to 'loosen it up' for a week, it had been parked for some time. It was an amazing offroader. Everyone I took with me offroading said it rode like a Caddy. It went everywhere I pointed it. I wish I would have had the 20 grand to buy one at the time.
that would have been awesome!
That was an amazing showdown. The Mog just dominated even without any weight in the back, which was expected given the bigger tyres and portals. However, the Iveco is the GOAT for me. Did amazingly well loaded up. Cheers for the showdown guys 👍
Thank you mate. We reckon bigger tyres on the Iveco an less load on the rear would even things up a bit. When it comes to an all rounder though, the Iveco is a beast!
@@4WDTVIveco only worry would be reliability
We have done ok with our's wondering how hard we go on a regular basis@@Alidilman
Love the Iveco and I think it fills the gap between a Hilux / LC and a Unimog perfect.
that's a great way of looking at it@@volkerpetersen2671
I'd love a Mog, have wanted one for ages and always looking at the Frontline Machinery Auctions to see what there is almost on a monthly basis
fingers crossed you can find what you are after!
@@4WDTV - Yeah, supply (in Australia at least) from Pickles and the like won't last forever. Also I think Once the ADF finish selling them off, the private price will start going up. :(
front Line machinery still have stock but yes, exactly right, it can't last forever.@@TheRaptor1967
LETS GOOOOOOO THE MOOOOOG! DOMINATED the tracks, in a tug of war it'd break all the others combined
it is a wicked machine alright. Did everything far too easily. The Iveco was a good second but with bigger tyres and unloaded it would have been far closer.
Definitely am in hope to see more of these convoys bashing through the bush and anything else .. enjoyed this being an owner myself of one.
Cheers guys
we loved making this episode!
Out of curiosity, where was the Canter? Fairer comparison would of been of all of them locked though.
No idea sorry. Where was the Canter?
We ran the vehicles as we had them. It wasn't possible to have them all locked or on the same size tyres, let along in the state state of loaded. But we had a fun time trying.
There's a reason why we in the ADF bought a bunch of them.
Mind you even its not too flash compared to my old off road vehicle, a Leopard 1.
now that would be fun!!!
LOL. One of them really would catch every eye on the track.
Might be a bit hard on the tracks though :)
Most photographed vehicle doing gunshot Cape York?
@@TheRaptor1967 If by "tracks" you mean the metal/rubber component - unlikely.
If by "tracks" you mean the route through the forest, again limited as the tank's ground pressure is lower than a person's spread along the entire surface in contact with the ground, as opposed to the four small areas where the truck tyres are in contact with the ground.
yes that would be an eye opener!!!@@TheRaptor1967
@@TheRaptor1967its how you make new tracks lol
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Portal axles for the win, I’d fit a separator plow in front of the differential.
Maybe on hydraulics?
Also thinking a hydraulic lifter on the frame could come in handy for recovery.
sounds like some great ideas!!!
Oh boy. The episode I have been waiting for.
That was fun to make and watch. Thank you.
Enjoyed seeing these houses on wheels taken up offroad tracks much more than i thought i would.
well thank you for giving it a go!
Unimogs started as a tractor with a cab on road use was secondary, after that they got better.
The tractor part was always primary in the design of the mog. Even to this day.
What's the top speed of Unimog. Have you towed a caravan behind her , with no slowing down up hills.
Thanks Gary
Hi Gazza, we don't own the Unimog but we can say you are pushing them to get up to 80kph. They are slow and steady that's for sure. No idea on towing but they certainly have a the weight to tow well.
1700 Mog is rated to tow 12 tonnes. Should do 90kph, but a good condition engine would climb up to 100kph eventually @@4WDTV
ok cool thank you@@Motumatai3
So…here’m my thoughts.
The winner is the iveco, hands down!
The Unimog is a BEAST! And I have one…so! Yeah.
But the mog have so many other limits.
They are meant to pull so not much for overland camper as so many think.
The portal axels are all mighty but require A LOT of maintenance!
There is the need to grease them constantly!
And on the road the consumption of diesel is very high, cos of the portal axel and the massive tires.
The Iveco is capable to carry more weight on the chassis then the mog.
In most of Europe we can drive it with a license B (while the Mog or the other 2 trucks require a C-C1 - except Germany).
The Iveco also is more highway drivable so great also for move between locations.
The other 2 trucks are just trucks. Incredible capable but not like the 2 other beasts.
Spot on mate! If it is just about the off roading, the Mog is the winner, but taking other things into account, the Iveco really shines.
Could you imagine if we had 40s on the Iveco and no weight on the back?
The Iveco with 40s would have jumped over the obstacles!
No doubt on that!
No, the Unimog is a clear winner, it has much better cross-country ability and reliability than Iveco or other trucks. Its consumption on the highway is higher due to the large mass, as well as the cargo gears in the axles that are installed in most models, but if you install high-speed gears, the consumption is significantly reduced. It is often necessary to lubricate the components there only when used in mud and swamps, and this is a plus, since the components are much more durable; on land offroad, lubrication is often not required, and in the swamp of the Iveco with its modest ground clearance and small wheels there is nothing to do at all.
@@ИгорьМельник-т7т i can tell that your knowledge about Iveco is quite scarse.
Iveco’s are actually very reliable and can carry far more weight then a Unimog, but not pull.
On an overlanding point of view it is better already.
The portal axel require more maintenance on any case, actually more on highway cos aren’t meant to be driven at higher speed (by higher I mean 100/110 km/h).
The portal axel are immense strong, capable and marvelous if used as intended.
That means: off-roading.
What you mean for cross-country, im not sure.
But if you mean overlanding, the answer is easy: NO.
Maybe the new Unimog can do that but the new EURO6 gave some issues.
The consumption isn’t about the schnell gearbox but the use of 47” and a weight that is around 5-7t vs 38”-40” with a weight of 3-3.5.
Unimogs also require License C in 99% of Europe, don’t know in Australia.
I own a Unimog and I know a lot about it.
I don’t own an Iveco but I’m looking for a VM90 (born for the army) and I wish I could get the new Daily 4x4. Far cheaper in price and maintenance than a mog.
Unimog are born for do a great job and that only. Aren’t born for over-landing much.
@@veequency5609 I know Iveco cars very well, they are much less reliable than Unimogs and many Mercedes in particular. We're not discussing regular commercial vehicles, we're talking specifically about all-terrain vehicles. Iveco should be compared not with Unimog, but with Mercedes Vario or T2 of the previous model, Iveco is worse in everything, these Mercedes can withstand gigantic overloads and transport even 9 tons of cargo without breakdowns with a rated load capacity of about 3.5. tons for many years without any breakdowns. Iveco is very, very inferior to such machines. Iveco, perhaps, can only be compared with a 4x4 sprinter, the reliability of which is much lower than that of the Vario/T2. A Unimog is an all-terrain vehicle capable of transporting cargo not on the highway, but in very difficult off-road conditions. This particular model has a total weight of 12 tons and is one of the heaviest Unimog series. As for speed, all Unimogs have traction and high-speed gears, so this particular model with high-speed gears and 47-inch tires has a maximum speed of 117 km per hour, and a comfortable speed of up to 100-105 kilometers per hour. hour. And on lighter models these gears are even faster. Consumption is also directly related to what gears are in the axles; With high gears, fuel consumption on the highway is significantly reduced. I'm not interested in the new Unimogs, they are stuffed with electronics and are no longer as reliable. Among the unimog models with mechanical engines, there are enough of them for every taste: heavy and light, economical and heavy-duty, so looking at all sorts of EURO 6 is not interesting, I am not interested in such cars
Everybody praising the Mog (sure, a military-grade truck) and nobody praising the little Iveco Daily which passed all the tests without winches and without being a huge beast to drive around. Kudos to Iveco.
oh man, finally some one sees the truth! Imagine getting all that load off the back of the Iveco and setting it up on even just 40 inch tyres. I reckon the gap would close a bit.
Iveco is fantastic for its price. A modern, safe, versatile and easy to drive 4x4 monster.
You are right there! It is super comfortable and easy to drive. A real pleasure.
Is the Unimog something to test?
I would pick MAN 18.330 4x4 or MAN FAE 8.136 4x4.
If Unimog needs to show in the video get the Dingo (without armor plating of course), since it is already a Bundeswehr truck.
Yes very good but we don't have those trucks 😁
The unimog would be complete with a habitat on the back. What a beast
They have. a lot to offer
Loved the video guys
Only one problem. A Spec sheet would have been nice. Also Spec of all the trucks. Example weight and how many gears. Engine power and rev control
Yeah there are so many things we could have added, heaps of people want different things so we just tried to keep it simple and really just wanted an excuse to get these beasts all out for the day.
Would have loved to see an OKA in the lineup as well, it would have definitely given these trucks a run for thier money
It probably still wouldn't have performed a well as the Mog, because it would be heavier. Granted the Mog is kinda cheating here by just having a flatbed.
The trucks you guys drive over there are awesome! I can’t think of any trucks we have that fill the gap between Semi-Trucks and typical Heavy Duty trucks like a Ford F350, F450 or RAM or Chevy 3500 or 4500 trucks. There are flatbed tow trucks but nothing as fun as what you guys have going on in this video.
The way i keep re-watching 4wd Tv videos over and over just makes me want to push hard, move to Australia someday to come and have fun with you guys😅😅💯💯
That would be awesome!!!
Yeah I was going to move to Australia. In 1996. Then that stupid gun ban happened. I literally had my home up for sale when that happened. Was a close one. But I will never sacrifice my 2A. So America is where i stayed.
@robsdeviceunknown I love Australia for its 4x4 culture, its my everyday dream to own a 4x4 and go play Off-Road
Come and visit!!!@@manyuhahulisani2091
Gun ban? Our firearms were never banned. We do plenty of gun content and we just received our 10th rifle. Will have a new video on that one shortly. We did though get some firearms restrictions, specifically on semi auto ownership but there are ways around it and there are still plenty in civilian hands@@robsdeviceunknown
Excellent video guys, all trucks were impressive, the Iveco was better than I expected but the Hino and Isuzu were impressive for what they are - the Mog is just another leve.
It would be interesting to fit portal axles to the Ivecol, I think that would compete head to head with the Mog then.
Very true. we would be happy just to see how much closer it was if the the Iveco had 40s and no load on the rear.
You can have all sorts of fancy crap you don't need. And go nowhere fast. Or you can have a Unimog. Go pretty much anywhere. And less to go wrong. As someone that hates modern cars. And the way they drive you. And tell you what to do. The Unimog has everything I would want.
Good show, Simon.
Jason
haha, oh awesome thank you. Was great meeting up and let's keep in contact please
Do you happen to know who makes the tail lights on the Isuzu? Are they Maxilamps?
They could be, but not sure sorry.
There all pretty incredible rigs mate it’s a whole other level of expensive to buy and fix the inevitable busted stuff though ,very cool vid man hope ya well cheers
haha, Iveco wanted $4K plus for what was essentially a complete CV, so yeah he get it... but we did fix it with a $120 uni joint!
We are all good thank you and hope you are well too!
@@4WDTV thats the way mate
what kind of winch do these Trucks use?
Iveco daily 4x4 is my dream, incredible truck! ❤
you should watch our other videos. It is our feature vehicle in most episodes
Awesome video. Loved seeing this. Old mate Tim from ultimate9 is a spitting image of JFK
HAHA, too true, very interesting comment!
There is a reason why the Australian army used them. Because they are so capable. War zones aren't easy to traverse.
they are very impressive!
Even the US Marines have used them.
This was a fun one to be apart of
Great great video💪👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤩😍🥰
Yeah thank you mate!!!
It's great to see a review of these trucks doing more than touring tracks. If you're considering any of these trucks, consider investing the difference in the price of purchase into a Unimog you get a 100kph+ on-road capable truck with all the modern features of the rest. Japanese dual cab 4x4 trucks cost from $80-100k secondhand with Super singles, Iveco Dual cab cost $90 - 120k secondhand. Now buy a Mog at auction for $30k and invest the difference of $50-90k in maintenance and comfort and you have a road-friendly supersized 4x4. The only down side from there is it will only be a single cab.
There are dual cab Mogs in Australia but how do you get a Mog to do 100kph reliably?
@@4WDTVoverdrive gearbox for $20k
Yeah ok nice. How does it affect low range?@@TheOutFit
Some mogs were optioned with hi speed diffs, think that gives 65mph, oversize tyres like 395 miicheli or 425 continental give the same, standard gearbox can also have working group gears and crawler gears
expensive we bet.@@johngibson3837
Makes the Daily look small 😳
haha, the unimog is huge on 47s!
What is the meaning of the letters "vs" after Unimog in the title of this video?
The Mog is a totally different league. A Russian TATRA may be able to keep up but bare in mind a UNIMOG was developed as a TRACTOR. If you’re impressed by the LWB, you need to see a SWB with traction tyres. They will literally claw their way almost anywhere.
I’m partial to the SWB as my Uncle had one of the first in New Zealand, if not the first. Total domination of terrain. Bonus front and rear pto outputs and 3 point linkage
They are definitely an outstanding vehicle and SWB are definitely very cool and capable. That would have been awesome times back with your Uncle.
Tatra is made im Czech republic!!!
Germany attacked Czechoslovakia, among other things, because factory like Tara, CZ skoda etc best tracks, cars and guns on planet
nice info thank you @@lsgretic4397
After watching, I must say, that YES, the vehicle part is very awesome. But each Person and what they do, was EQUALLY great. I saw great Friendship and Help to each other. I applaud you all. One thing in regard of electric 4x4 and such. Be CAREFULL.
Thank you!
Always count on the MOG !!
just not for the long slow uncomfortable ride there and back 😂 but yes, off road they are awesome!
I tryed and made a mog look stupid in my steyr puch pinzgauer.
Sounds epic, we love the old Pinzs!@@pinzgauerbelgium
Awesome video. Gr8 4 trucks and insights. Cheers Guys.
absolutely!!!
Not exactly a complete showdown without the Fuso considering how widely used it is.
no doubt. How about an Acco, OKA and Gaz or even a Tatra and a Sherp? Plenty of options. But we only had space for four.
Fuso is by far better then the Isuzu and hino off-road! I have proved that a number of times, still got nothing on a uni with 47’s though
yes those 47s are a distinct advantage. It would be interesting to see how much the gap could be closed if the Iveco had just 40s and a much lightened payload@@chantelanning6761
@@4WDTV It would be great to see more videos like this, with real 4wding. Great job!👍
we had fun!!!@@fredfred4086
This is awesome guys thanks great job to all of you
Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it.
Would have been nice to see a iveco eurocargo 4x4 and a Mitsubishi canter 4x4 and sice your done old milatary trucks it would also be nice to see a internatanal acco 4x4
We did a special with Darryl Beattie and his Eurocargo crossing the Simpson. Awesome truck but far too big for these tracks.
yeah what the hell is an acco? whos got one
@@4wdieebroncos acco's are a range of trucks internatanal made here in Australia some were for the military in 4x4 or 6x6 they also made 4x2 4x6 4x8 also iveco made some acco's as well
personally, i just love that Iveco 😎
Yeah thank you. It is a very capable and decent all rounder!
is the mog road-legal in AU with those tires?
It's how they are driven every day of the week
That Unimog make my Ram Dually look small
haha, easily, the Mogs are are huge!
Mog in a league of it's own in the mud and up a scramble, but also outnof it's league at autobahn speed.
Highway show down of the same set would be interesting viewing.
Awesome video team. Was good to those other rigs shape up, would love to see some different terrains down the line.
Haha, you guys were on our list to reach out to. We'd love to get you involved with our shows and join us on some of our adventures. How about it?
@@4WDTV Sounds awesome, would be keen for that! Give us a bell when the time comes.
Thanks, just sent an email to info@unidan.com.au@@unidanengineering
Lol! Its a CSSB mog too with that typical rising sun badge on the door😂
still got the job done 😁
About time you put on a good one 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪
Why not the current production Iveco Daily 4x4?
Huh? There is no such thing. Well technically speaking there is but the consumer model has not been released in Australia yet, so there is nothing available for a test. But rumour has it, we will have one not long after the first demo models arrive in the country early next year.
How many times did the mog break down though?
not once
Unimog. Most fun and a beast of a vehicle. No matter what you throw at it, it endures.
I remember having to hill start a mog for weeks on end, because the solenoid was cactus. Can be done in reverse too, that was pretty hairy.
sounds like a fun few weeks mate!!!
All are awesome Trucks!! Awesome trails. And yeah portal axle helps a lot. There is a Russian Manufactory where builds a lot portal axle for different Cars
Volvo C303 portals are popular in SE Asia.
Came to see the mog slay, was not disappointed!
glad we could live up to your dreams!
This was AWEOME thank you gentlemen for bringing us this vid, though in fairness the Unimog is not really in the same category as the other three. Also the Unimog is far older.
Very true although we would love to see how much closer the Iveco could get with 40 inch tyres and no load in the rear. It is super heavy!
@@4WDTV The other three are spot on and being new are very probably cheeper to run.
not a bad summation 😁@@danielmarshall4587
but where is GAZ Trackmaster?
never seen so much product placement in one video. Is this normal in Aus?
Great and timely video. I currently tow my travel trailer (caravan) with an International 4700 LP. It is a great rig but only rear wheel drive and low profile. My new trailer is an Imperial Outdoors X 195. Lots of off road capabilities. I want a tow rig that will handle rough roads and still tow a 5 ton trailer. I have always loved the Unimog.
Nice to see how Unimog succeeds ;)
Greeting from Germany :)
haha, we have had a few viewers from Germany. Welcome friend!
@@4WDTV I almost thought... :)
@@4WDTV i am a viewer from germany too.. i own a unimog 1300L since 2016 and i use it mostly for offroad
Oh great. Welcome and Merry Christmas!@@chevymarioana
Where is the OKA?
haha, still in the driveway staying safe. It was too scared to come and play.
Sad
@@4WDTV
we agree mate@@johnhannonHanno
no mention of:
average fuel consumption, truck price new and used, will it sit at 110kph, engine size, gearbox info, country of origin, fuel consumption on day, engine power, service intervals, service costs, parts availability, depreciation, weight, towing capacity, length and width, truck or car licence, insurance prices, aftermarket parts, clubs, sales figures, do emergency services use them, pros and cons, interior quality, build quality, reputation, seats, dashboards, rpm at 110kph, 2 seater or 4 seater options, do mines use them- why/why not, tyre life, tyre costs, tyre PSI, turning radius, height
and the ist continues. Some great ideas for three or four more episodes right there. Maybe we should do more content on these trucks 😁
What's the blue air filter brand?
Donaldson air filters
As an American, I always just assume America has the biggest stuff. Trucks especially. Then the Aussie 4x4 channel pops up and makes the f150 feel small. I don't know what y'all are doing down there but if you could ship some more Umogs and 59 series landcruisers stateside we'd appreciate it
yeah we do have some great options for 4x4 trucks down here and they are definitely a lot of fun!
First thing that I noticed on the Hino and Iveco, that they seemed to have "street-driving" tire pressure, surely no help on the slippery rocks, but just generally a bad plan!
ah ok, not sure what the signs were mate but road pressures on the Iveco are 60PSI and on that day it was running 15PSI. The Hino went down to 18 but not sure what pressure he runs on road. We can though guarantee that 15 and 18 are not suitable road pressures for either truck 😁
As someone who has done a reasonable amount of convoy driving behind the wheel of a mog. Only real gripe I had with it was the struggled to keep up with the rest of the convoy doing 100 km/h out on the blacktop. That was more what spec the Army bought, over the vehicle itself. But as is plain to see, mog shits all over the other units in the vid once you get off road. Some of the mogs Army bought had a front mount winch.
Very true, they are a formidable beast off road.
So, where can I get a Unimog?
😂 at the unimog shop! There are a few places mate, just google for what is closest to you.
@@4WDTVwell literally at the unimog shop aka mercedes benz truck and bus dealership
we were trying to be funny. Just a hint for them to try google LOL.@@the_retag
I can’t believe there was no Fuso Canter in this line up. They were the dominant small 4x4 truck until Isuzu managed to take over the segment. I have wheeled mine plenty around the Vic High Country.
We just didn't have access to a Fuso sorry mate. We love the off-road trucks! Check out this other UniMog from another episode: th-cam.com/video/R2z_dKpLZ8Q/w-d-xo.html
Simon did you ask on any of the Fuso FB pages? I would have brought mine along
Thank you for the offer mate. @@jasonralos7186
The visuals are stunning.
I have been a Unimog owner for about 15 years now and I also collect US Military trucks and belong to both a state and a world wide military truck collectors group and we generally every summer go on an off road excursion every year a lot of the times is on logging trails in MN. Its always fun and always the same thing as far as trucks making it through the muck and the Mog is always so much more capable in this stuff I mean to the point of the other trucks are running in low range 6x6 and in the Mog I am in 3 rd gear and havent even engaged the 4x4 yet! Its a different class of truck!
11:31 yeah.the average 4wder has a dual cab truck.maybe in Russia.
no, not the average 4wdriver but there are still a heap of these trucks on the roads and plenty more being built. It is a huge industry with plenty of players.
for sure.i love em.i think your iveco is the perfect truck because it's able to be lived with and used easier.i love the capabilities of the mog but not easy to live with maybe just due to shear size and the isuzu is great for touring.ill plug a channel ' The cartwrights' they have the isuzu and a 26ft van and that thing goes alot of places.
great vid.i liked the piss take on the water glass rumbling.keep up the great work
The Iveco is super comfortable and very easy to drive. We do love it@@rangabanga32
and it looks sick.dont forget that.
haha, thank you...@@rangabanga32
Hi guys great episode I've just recently gotten into these trucks and all the set up recently I knew the mog had a big chance to win these obstacles but to be fair with the other trucks to me it a matter of finding their sweet spots and how they perform I love my 4wdriving haven't been for a while as I got a soon to be 4 yr old boy and a 1 year old daughter which I hope they can get into camping and 4wdriving one day but for now where I live in Queensland I'm up near the pine forests so I stick to mild tracks to slowly introduce 4wdriving to my boy it's still keeps my dream alive driving my 05 105 cruiser, looking forward to the next episode
yes get back into it soon mate and get that `105 off road. The kids will love it!