Pinzgauer 718K 6x6 | My new Ultimate Touring Vehicle | ALLOFFROAD

Quick look at my new Touring vehicle before the build starts
1998 Pinzgauer II P80 718K
Inline six-cylinder Volkswagen Group Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engine model D24T
Automatic 4 Speed ZF 4 HP22
2 Spped Transfer Case, 3 diff locks
Suspension:
Body: forward control, , 2 seats + rear
Engine: P80/90 VW, 2383cc, diesel, turbo-charged, 6-cyls, 2-valves/cyl,
Transmission: Automatic 4 speed (ZF 4 HP22),
2-speed transfer case, 3 x diff locks, hub-reduction gearing with drop-hubs
Suspension: 6x6 coil/leaf
Brakes: disc/disc
Tyres: 8.25/R16,
Fuel-tank: 125L
Angles Approach: 40, departure: 45, ramp break over: 136
Pinzgauers performance is impressive, whatever the conditions. Its centre-tube torsion chassis design with independently sprung portal half-axles, independent suspension, powerful engine and brakes with precise, accurate steering provide the Pinzgauer with exceptionally good handling and all-round stability.
The Pinzgauer is one of the most capable all-terrain vehicles ever produced. Both the 4x4 and 6x6 models can tow 5,000 kilograms (11,023 lb) on road; and 1,500 kilograms (3,307 lb) or 1,800 kilograms (3,968 lb), respectively, off-road.

[@davidn7457]

I have a smooth, gravel drive about 40 feet long, on a 1-2 degree incline. I sure could use one of these to get my mail.

[@russellglover855]

Awesome vehicle. I look forward to more of your videos featuring this rig.

[@chrisworsnop7805]

It's gotta be called 'Big Red' Great looking truck

[@pinzgaueroffroadaustralia1080]

Great to see your 718 down under. I look forward to seeing some off-road video. Thanks

[@MeMurphy10Feb]

that is a beast - look forward to the build!

[@LFH02]

Great vehicles go just about anywhere you are going to have fun. Good choice.

[@sir_forsaken1857]

Very nice.... look forward to seeing this in action....

[@TrailRecon]

What an awesome rig! Can't wait to see the 6x6 in action!

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks mate yes cant wait myself :-)

[@roughy762004]

@@AlloffroadAu Would it be ok for me to subscribe to this channel? Reall love this vehicle and this vid.

[@spartan1962]

Little BIGGIE sounds good Awesome off roader. Looking forward to your adventures.

[@schenevus82]

Congratulations! You've purchased an amazing vehicle with excellent off road capabilities. I drove the previous, gasoline powered (and air-cooled!!!) versions 710 and 712 in the hardtop and convertible versions, as well as the 712 special version as a weapon platform for the 20mm anti-aircraft gun. Obviously, during my years in the Austrian Armed Forces. We appreciated their versatility, off-road capabilities, and small size for driving all over in the Austrian Alps. What could get scary at times was the narrow wheelbase. What we didn't like at all was the high-pitched whining of the engine, and the exhaust fumes, which would notoriously get inside the convertible versions. I wish you at least as much fun as I had!!

[@AlloffroadAu]

Hi Chris, I believe the 718K is slightly more refined, it has a water-cooled straight 6 diesel engine and a full panelled body, for the blue slip the exhaust is currently re-routed to the rear to not come out under the rear doors. However, it still has the straight cut gears so will see how noisy it's going to be.

[@thatsgangsta2450]

This things a monster, nice pick up

[@ItchyFeetOz]

fun times Stefan !

[@raceace]

Thats not an off roader, thats a planet puller!!

[@javetjanedjavetjaned6690]

Well....a man that knows what to do with his money

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Congratulations on your new Toy ,all the Specs are very impressive having the TurboDeisel paired with the Automatic I’m Assuming will be a great setup ! I’m also Impressed on how nice it looks in the Red Paint Job

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks 👍 that was some time ago though already sold again. I was a little to tall for it

[@brokenmedic9133]

Omg, what an amazing truck!!

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks mate

[@sergioandre8759]

A while ago we exchanged some ideas about the 6X6 defender, portal axels, etc. Here's your answer! But, what a good response! Ps. I wait to see the result! congratulations! Cheers.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks Sergio

[@RSLtreecare]

Very impressive. It reminds me of a Gomba Stonfield. I had the use of it, but sadly the project didn't happen.

[@jasonwsc1321]

Congratulations awesome vehicle

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you mate

[@LadyJesterSurfer]

Wow, very Nice! I would love something like that for my family, but that's way out of my budget. I think I would call it "Mars"

[@Tinker1837]

So cool! Can't wait to see in action :D

[@AlloffroadAu]

Me to

[@lucasspiros]

utility military vehicle , Steyr Puch great truck very capabilities . 👍🆒

[@guylittlejohn5515]

Ginger (as in red head)/Tommy (as in Sauce)/Flamn' Galah .... my 2c worth haha. Looking forward to seeing her in action. Thanks for the videos Stefan, really enjoy your various trips. Have you ever had a Jeep GC with air suspension on one of your trips? I wonder how it would fair on some of those tech trips. cheers,Guy

[@MartinVanMan]

Maybe you can still make it this weekend (10 and 11 June 2017) to the MogFest, a yearly play of Unimogs at the Bylong Creek 4x4 Park. Hope to see you there with this awesome vehicle!!

[@AlloffroadAu]

yea was thinking about it but never got a reply back from Bylong so wasn't sure it's one. Will stay close to home for the first trips to see there are no surprises ... and still need new tyres but will see

[@MartinVanMan]

AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV That's odd, bummer. It's definitely on this weekend. If you have Facebook please check the page of Bylong Creek 4x4 Park and look in events.

[@NoName-ds5uq]

I saw one of these the same colour in Kettering, Tasmania just yesterday! It’s only the second I have ever seen, the first being a yellow one about a week ago!

[@AlloffroadAu]

The yellow one would be Ian Hughes one, he travelles all over Tassie with it

[@mountainconstructions]

Looks like a job the Design Team got handed at 4pm on a Friday Outside that, sure has the mechanical cred to get the job done. Enjoy the new Project, you will have no issues being recognised :)

[@AlloffroadAu]

Design Team? I doubt they had one 😃

[@mountainconstructions]

Touche

[@bertrandpotvin]

now that's a sexy rig!

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks Betrand

[@danmcelroy6584]

Love to have one! I’d disappear into the Forrest only to come out for food a fuel!

[@koffeeblack]

Gotta be called "Clifford" after Clifford the big red dog (Dawwwg)

[@littlebull8881]

VERY NICE!

[@MrScoresby]

Have you considered a fold down off the walls; bunk trailer for the Kids. ( peace for the parents). With high clearance for off road use. And a fold down rear horse box style ramp. With the bunks folded up and the ramp down ( to 1' / 30mm from the ground on supports) you could load a quad and additional equipment and supplies. For the first foot use portable shop ramps ( secured to the main ramp ) to get onto the gate ramp. With a quad and other equipment you could stay below the 1800 kg limit. The trailer could be a flat bed with only 1' / 30mm side walls supporting a removable tubular frame to support ; fabric side walls and roof. Three bunks; one across the front and down each side. If the trailer is 7' x10' the 30"x78" bunk frames will fit when deployed. The bunk frames could be 1' tubular steel with 2" heavy hardware cloth; tack welded to the bottom on the diagonal ( to resist racking, even though it will waste some material ). A 4" memory foam covered mattress will compress into the 1" tube when folded. They would be a structural part of the tubular frame to add rigidity when traveling. With the tubular frame removed you have a utility trailer with a higher capacity for on road use. Use a 7,000 pd / 3,180 kg axle and springs. Just a concept to get you thinking. Bert

[@AlloffroadAu]

I don't like towing trailers in the bush and as more space you have as more you will take, the Pinz provides ample space without a trailer

[@binwu1190]

❤❤❤一辆强大的战车❤

[@northmarketplace3286]

I love it 6x6 yet not massive at all

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

So its a vector, lol. Nice mate. Good luck.

[@AlloffroadAu]

+MOOSEDOWNUNDER lol it's the civilian version no armour on this one I believe UK and NZ used the army Vector version. Wasn't to popular I heard due to not being well protected from the bottom

[@tcr4x4]

Awesome! I'd love the 4 wheel version to play with over here. Did you import it specially from the UK or was it already over there when you saw it?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Someon I know just imported two and parted with one

[@JeremyPetho]

Love it, keen to see some videos of it in action. I would like to get some 8.25r16s for my next set of tyres, do you know of anywhere they can be bought in Aus or do they need to be imported for a big price?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Not sure yet but will soon be looking for a set

[@bxxj]

nice toy!!! only two things wrong: 1) steering wheel is bas ackwards :) 2)Dunno what I think of that combo rock slide bar and gas tank thingie. Ive never seen an air intake behind the drivers seat. looks like it's fairly easy to work on as long as you don't have the thing packed to the top on a road trip.. I'd go for one if the steering wheel was on the other side. you know how strange us yanks are :)

[@AlloffroadAu]

not a rock slider is a step for rear door, most of the Pinzgauers are LHD

[@crack-a-tinny4x471]

Wow very cool Stephan.... really looking forward to seeing this take on some Australian terrain. Mate how do I get in touch with you? I want to talk to you about the NSW TABLELANDS trip you did. Cheers Lance

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks mate best via FB

[@quinamos8077]

Very capable vehicle! We used them in the British military to tow the 105 light artillery gun. They were also used in Iraq and Afghanistan by the British but were called vectors which was basically a pinz armoured against small arms fire with a hatch in the roof so that a soldier could provide top cover. Sadly they stuck loads of armour around the vehicle but none underneath it which made it a scary vehicle to be in in a place known for its road side bombs. But in saying that it was never meant for that role and the role it was meant for ie pulling a very heavy artillery gun over extremely rough terrain it did very very well!

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the info Quin always great to hear other peoples experiences...

[@derJackistweg]

the, original, swiss and international versions are not exactly the same. especially engine and cooling vise. the 710 are way underpowered, especially the gas engines, aircooled. though back in the day there havent been good, small engines. the mentioned volvo one either. anyway an amazing small, 1,8m wide !, extremely offroad capable truck! Probably the best offroad in its size. It only gets better if you lift a truck for higher tires and/or wider axles.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Lol lets see I'm sure I find something to modify

[@fredbrackely]

You did? When I was in we towed the L118's with the LR 101 Forward Control, mind you that was the 80's. (Former 29CDO)

[@HAHAprojokerpro]

Quin Amos how do. i get one what's the cost

[@raymondlogister6828]

Good luck and have fun with your new truck. Personally, I find it not a beautiful truck, I find the defender much more beautiful. But that's taste. The pinzgauer is an incredible terrain vehicle. Has this proven in many 4x4 competions. As a travel vehicle, you will have a lot of fun and have much more space than a defender 110. Have fun with it.

[@AlloffroadAu]

+Raymond Logister yes I agree it's not the most beautiful truck but it has grown on me and I'm sure that this will continue. The practicability of the truck intrigues me and the space is very welcome for touring with the family. It's also a very unique vehicle (I believe the only 718K P80 in Australia) and I always liked unique 😀. Let's see how I go

[@sleddogsam]

Looks well set up already. I've heard the portal axels are noisy at high speed and some owners run with headsets at high speed. Any thoughts on the noise fatigue problem? I heard you mention dynamat.

[@AlloffroadAu]

+Shaun Leonhardt I don't think the noise is so much from the Portals, the older version with the air cooled Petrol engine does create the noise, my one is a second generation with a water cooled diesel engine

[@jasonmeehan1269]

Nice pinzgauer

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks Jason

[@SmR8008]

That is cool! 😊

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks Simon

[@DarrenCoull]

Hi Stefan, F Reg is actually 1988/1989, just so you know ;-) Name should be "Red Lorry" (that will annoy all those that call them trucks!)

[@imanuser2848]

Good car

[@mrsound-gard7556]

Hey mate I am currently looking into importing a K series hard top Pinzgauer. I'm curious to know whether you have had any issues acquiring rego on it in Aus, especially considering it is less than thirty years old and how are you finding it's on road manners? There is no doubt about their off road ability but I wondered how much of this comes at the cost of speed, power and handling on the highway? As you well know there is lots to see in Aus but often plenty of driving to get there! Any advice is greatly appreciated 👍

[@AlloffroadAu]

required a few modifications to get the Blue slip, ask me in two weeks how I find it on the road have to take it out yet, but my one had a lot of work done on it and is completely Dynamatted.

[@tysonwallis5228]

Do you know what the price was roughly

[@roughy762004]

I'd get roof expanded, then, just start an rv conversion. ;P But that's just me... Beautiful vehicle!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AlloffroadAu]

That would be cool!

[@ciumoiucucaca]

name ? how about simple "tomato brick" ? :P can hardly wait to see this baby going up and down.

[@ClausWeiss73]

So schöne Sitze, schöne Einrichtung finden die österreichischen Einsatzkräfte und Soldaten in ihren Pinzis nicht. Wuste gar nicht das es die als Rechtslenker gibt. Dauern die Touren nun aber länger, orginal läuft der ja nur 80 Km/h oder? Wurde der Defender nun abgegeben?

[@AlloffroadAu]

nee dies ist der 718K die diesel version laeuft 110Km/h (mit muehe) ist ne ecke leiser als der 712. Ja der Defender ist verkauft

[@thatdudethatsezshiz7706]

Hello im thinking about importing one of these lovely vehicles into Australia, may I ask what it cost you for import and was it a difficult process...... cheers 🍻👍

[@hughgrantham8640]

Beautiful vehicle, my choice for camping. In southern Africa we travel massive distances to get to our camping places. Cruising at 80 is not an option for me, what is the cruising speed of this model with upgraded engine

[@AlloffroadAu]

around 100km/ph

[@GrandadBaz]

Nice truck I always fancied the six wheeled Pinz the kids have got way more leg room than you have. Barry

[@AlloffroadAu]

Lol yes they have

[@daniilnikitin7590]

Does anyone know how to strip apart the windows due to me doing the electronic winding mechanism conversion. Much appreciated if someone let me know or give me hints.

[@chappy2121]

You should make it into a pop top camper type thing that would be ace

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes it would make a brilliant tourer for someone smaller with a shoe size up the 35 :-)

[@Phil_McAvity]

Iv said it once & I'll say it again.... you must have money to burn! Lol. I love these trucks.

[@AlloffroadAu]

I wish, my touring Defender has been sold for this...

[@JuanPierreOosthuizen]

Well that's not right, but you still have Tiny?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Yes sure do

[@JuanPierreOosthuizen]

When are we getting a nice in depth video of Tiny like you did of your touring truck.

[@deldom174]

genial delphdom.

[@hardliquor4x493]

keep it simple buy a gu patrol and put 40" on it and have kurt and seb as co drivers they will take it anywhere. nice rigg mate well done

[@AlloffroadAu]

+Hard Liquor 4x4 that would be boring though...😀

[@hardliquor4x493]

I dont know about that i have seen there driiving its not boreing keep the vids comming stefan i never miss the action

[@bertrandpotvin]

I would call it ' the Red One'.....

[@intercept7965]

Does it have an interaxle diff at rear axles? Is there a switch to control that?

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes 3 diff locks

[@steve1978ger]

"FIUS BOX"... Malaysian army surplus?

[@cadetspacey5138]

Red Rover!

[@centurion_mk6459]

So where did you buy it from I see it has English rego plates?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Imported from the UK

[@centurion_mk6459]

can you share the dealers website?

[@AlloffroadAu]

sorry I'm not sure as I did not import it, someone I know with good contacts over in the UK just imported 2 and I managed to get one..

[@AlloffroadAu]

I don't have a web site, someone I know imported two trough a guy in the UK I just bought it here in OZ

[@bogtrotter10]

Wow

[@gloadv]

cool, ist ja wie die G Klasse :-)

[@lorenzrudolf]

GloADV ist ja von der gleichen Marke:Puch

[@frankedward7921]

Have you sold your Pinzgauer?

[@KurtCoetzer]

What's happening to the Tough Tourer Defender then?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Sold

[@gaetan458]

what is the year of built of your new truck?

[@AlloffroadAu]

1988

[@frankedward7921]

Hello, is Pinzgauer still there? How much is it? I'm interested. Thank you.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Long gone mate

[@calvin7740]

How about Red Hulk . Because hulk crush and this car is built to crush things. :-)

[@fladave99]

Arnolds basic daily transportation. But YOU can use a SCOOTER in your SMART CITY and your 250 square foot apartment (prison)

[@94Discovery]

It looks like the volvo c303

[@binwu1190]

请问此车的长，宽，高是多少？

[@mattluszczak6567]

What about "the tank"for a name...?

[@syncrovanCos]

Hellow Sir. Do you think a wheelchair person, could move inside , turn the wheelchair 360° ?

[@AlloffroadAu]

In the back or in the front? In the back I would think so

[@syncrovanCos]

AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV Yes, all the way in the back. Than I imagine I should "jump" from the wheelchair, over the engine bay compartment, for living to driver place. I noticed one Important obstacle in the middle, right behind front seats. What is that, can be removed ?

[@AlloffroadAu]

don't think you can remove the bulk head, the front is very cramped as well and getting in and out via front door could be a challenge

[@syncrovanCos]

AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV I was thinking more on side door lift, if it's large enough, or back door lift. The transfer from the wheelchair to the driver seat, should be done by climbing the central console between front seats. Indeed seems to uncomfortable, but was just a thought. How about the reliability of these vehicles ? Also, they are hard to maintain ? Thank you.

[@Rivalakbar12]

The Red Ciempiés

[@florian_kopr]

"simply red"

[@outbacknomad9939]

Only name suits it.. WOMBAT

[@spyrothedragon7188]

I don’t those for the military. Have fun with how loud they are and the maintenance 😂

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes it sure was loud

[@spyrothedragon7188]

@@AlloffroadAu how was it mechanical wise for you ? We had to replace so many parts on them and we had the exact same model

[@AlloffroadAu]

I only kept it for a few months as I was simply too tall for it, I also have big feet, and I could not put my foot on the floor in the driver's footwell which made long drives quite uncomfortable, spare parts and availability was also a concern for the travel I do so I rather bough a 105 Landcruiser.

[@spyrothedragon7188]

@@AlloffroadAu good purchase my bro those things don’t die

[@emad7229]

Is it stil for sale

[@AlloffroadAu]

long sold mate

[@padidivemaster1963]

if not Tiny maybe Stealth

[@AlloffroadAu]

+Padidivemaster yes good call

[@craigwoodward4566]

How about "BIG RED" for a name

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes somen suggested it on FB yesterday as well I think that's what it will be :-)

[@ike8236]

If you name it BIG RED you should get onto BIGRED led lights for a sponsor and hopefully get some awesome free lights.

[@harveysmith100]

Pop a 1HZ engine in it

[@bigbigmurphy]

You will get strong arms after a day of driving lol. No power steering.

[@oftaps]

Can i have your defender now? :)

[@AlloffroadAu]

Defender is already sold

[@ikutiap5923]

This engine guarantees my passenger car isnt quick, i can imagine the d24t in your heavy truck with 6 monster wheels. ugh. lol

[@thomasbrown8296]

Why something so big

[@AlloffroadAu]

It's not that big and family of 4 all the camera gear, drones etc needs space 😀

[@ytubesucksazznow]

wow I cant even imagine the gas .... my little 4runner can eat up gas and its just a v6.... I cringe at the mpg. but it would make anice hiking/camper.

[@AlloffroadAu]

not that bad around 17l 110/km and that was sitting around 95Km/h and quite a few hills up and down

[@HansumRob100]

Repaint to foresty looks...why do u have get so close with the camera..

[@tomjohnson3026]

needs a much bigger fuel tank cos they are thirsty buggers!

[@AlloffroadAu]

Yes will be another 80l tank coming

[@Kogaion78]

empty weight for this plz ?......and payload...........oh and may be price...........

[@lubomir7813]

Is copy of Uaz 452, but the Uaz cost 15000€

[@eeyore.official]

I'm a bigger fan of the 1970's, manual, very analog trucks.

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes not well suited for touring though with the petrol engine...

[@eeyore.official]

That is very true..If I were rich, I'd just own both. :P

[@flybeep1661]

I needed to watch 3/4 of this vid before I ever saw the vehicle in full frame and to know what the fuck he's actually talking about. Are you kidding me????

[@AlloffroadAu]

Lol that’s the reveal, there is a slider on the bottom which lets you move forward in the video

[@MOSSFEEN]

1988 model

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes

[@MOSSFEEN]

first registered december 1988

[@AlloffroadAu]

You know the vehicle?

[@DMfotoNI]

You had the number plate on there, plenty of apps can give you vehicle history with no effort/cost.

[@AlloffroadAu]

hello, I have all the MOT receipt so have a pretty accurate history of the vehicle

[@nathanrotar5012]

What ever you do, don't put an eaton e-locker in it!

[@Mercure-vg8tv]

Bon camion, dommage qu'il y ait ce moteur... Je préfère mon Volvo tgb 13 ,en franchissement aussi..

[@lorenzrudolf]

Austrian Technology! only engine is German

[@altergreenhorn]

It was build and produced by Styer-Puch as e.g. Puch/Mercedes G in Graz Austra but the main constructor was Czech who left ocupied czehoslovakia by sssr Mr. Ledwinka and he was son of another genius who disign Tatras before and after ww2 including a Tatra 97. This model was copied by F. Porsche to made a vw beattle. And btw name Styer Puch come from region styer and from founder name Puch and he was Slovenian

[@jasonswift7098]

That word is vehicle not "veeeeheeercle.