unimog?

billy · Apr 24, 2014

i am seriously considering getting a unimog 404 as a 4x4 vehicle
for one thing i could use it as a tractor (it's primary reason for being invented)
for two it is a wonderful rig for getting in AND out of tough to get places
for three they are just so cotton-pickin cool!
any of you folks got one?

26Troadster · Apr 24, 2014

that is a tough looking truck. what is it powered by?

billy · Apr 24, 2014

26Troadster said:
that is a tough looking truck. what is it powered by?

they come in so many configurations that that is a hard one to answer.
the smallest is 80hp Diesel.

animal · Apr 24, 2014

My favorite Mercedes!

21willys · Apr 24, 2014

I have a German friend who collects them. If you have any specific questions or concerns lmk and I can ask him for you.

billy · Apr 24, 2014

21willys said:
I have a German friend who collects them. If you have any specific questions or concerns lmk and I can ask him for you.

now that is useful!
looking online i see there are all sorts of attachments available for them.
i have been thinking a Small snow plow?
might be just the ticket for a personal driveway.

LibTimothy · Apr 24, 2014

I have a Pinzgauer.

It is smaller than a Unimog and was not designed to be a tractor. It still is the funnest vehicle I have ever owned.

I buy parts at the same place the unimog folks buy their parts.

Timothy

Undercover Customs · Apr 24, 2014

Unimogs are badazz!

A friend of mine has a tree service business and use to have a Unimog as his co. truck. It was great until his business expanded, made it impractical to drive it long distances. He loved it, would go anywhere.

Tripper · Apr 24, 2014

Ok... I'll bite! How much are they!?

BoB

billy · Apr 24, 2014

Tripper said:
Ok... I'll bite! How much are they!?

BoB

Prices are all over the map
I have seen them from $4000 to $225,000
I keep looking at the around $8000s

Willowbilly3 · Apr 24, 2014

Back in the 70s, the Case tractor company marketed them under their own model and colors. They had all kinds of attachments, even a front end loader, pto and 3 point hitch IIRC.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/228628118555462250/

echnidna · Apr 25, 2014

I'd love a unimog ----- fitted up as a campervan

Neverdone · Apr 25, 2014

I used to have an RC one........ does that count? I had a lot of fun with it.

striptnut · Apr 25, 2014

Man ! Those trucks must climb hills like a freaking goat !

pistolpete · Apr 25, 2014

I have went wheeling with a few unimogs before, they would go anywhere I went with my Jeep, but would look so much cooler doing it. Rocks, mud didnt matter they were unstoppable. If I had a slight need for one, and had the space I'd consider it in a heart beat. But they arent great highway vehicles to say the least.

Willowbilly3 · Apr 25, 2014

And it takes at least 12 grand to buy a halfway decent used one. That would be a 30 year old one. 2-3 year old ones will rock 100 grand.

Dirtyrat · May 3, 2014

Anything different that is THAT functional and the emphasis on fun, is just plain sweet!
I think they are really cool looking as well!

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