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

[@Simonandisla]

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

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Unimog - possibly the greatest workhorse ever

[@dougbourdo2589]

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

[@GuysThatDrive]

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]

Doug Bourdo is it a military surplus?

[@Twinky_Dinkie]

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

[@samsonian]

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

[@symmetry08]

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]

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.

[@michaelrhodes9178]

Great instructor ready and prepared

[@unimogimeinsatz6223]

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]

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

[@unimogimeinsatz6223]

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]

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]

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.

[@tuningemporium]

THE ultimate go anywhere vehicle!! :)

[@EvoAMGMike]

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

[@pinkskud1]

hats off to your instructor. he was one cool cat

[@GuysThatDrive]

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

[@alansmlth7989]

A Unimog is a legend.

[@robinwallas437]

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

[@GuysThatDrive]

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]

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]

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

[@GuysThatDrive]

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

[@millomweb]

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

[@putdislikehere8760]

How much does an Unimog vost now?

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

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

[@GuysThatDrive]

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

[@torbendk2777]

Ze Germanz . Me too 😀

[@MegaZedlav]

Ze Germanz That is a shared sentiment!

[@mardiffv.8775]

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]

Yo from Finland, and YES!

[@Stylemaster911]

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]

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]

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

[@AbcdEfgh-sq2tf]

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

[@phalanx3803]

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

[@Arrynek01]

@@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.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

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.

[@pedroleonargentina]

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

[@MrDavcan]

Instructor hates there driving

[@id104335409]

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

[@MimicGriphon]

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

[@sutiknoaja5710]

Ilike unimog very good

[@drec.134]

New subscriber from USA! Awesome video guys!

[@GuysThatDrive]

Glad to have you on board!

[@RowynDaily]

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

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

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.

[@Nickdaswimmer]

Sweet!

[@Pinzpilot101]

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.

[@christianellegaardpetersen8886]

Hello from Denmark

[@GuysThatDrive]

Hej!

[@timeless6964]

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

[@millomweb]

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

[@GuysThatDrive]

It was an orange one with a snow plough!

[@millomweb]

@@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

[@franciscoacevedo302]

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

[@applesamsung9712]

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

[@Pinzpilot101]

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

[@vincitveritas3872]

The gears are pre select then?

[@CARDRIVE12345]

유니목 컬리넌 GOOD

[@FreeHammerfest]

Die haben echt noch nichts erlebt :)

[@nelcymartinezsalas5637]

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)

[@alsale3207]

Can you still get the BRABUS version?

[@GuysThatDrive]

al Sale I hope so!

[@TucanoTMK1]

7.4mpg ?What Does a Tractor Do ?

[@millomweb]

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 !

[@marklewis4793]

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

[@frankearajonl5860]

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

[@RT-gs7fj]

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

[@megapixal1]

sales man dose not look happy one bit

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

He is bored stiff

[@miguelamaya6246]

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]

Ugly cab design

[@Astrofrank]

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