Mog Facts

[Paul Smith]

Can anyone please tell me what's the law on driving a Mog, I have a full Class 1 HGV licence. If it is registerd as an Ag vech what are the restrictions on every day driving and finaly whats the score with RED diesel! I will stand by for lots of opinions but whats the LAW.

 

I am a landrover man at heart even when it breaks! I do like the idea and versatality of a mog :wave:

 

Many thanks!

[christreeroot]

If run on red and ag tyres it is a tractor ...... No motorway use and you have to be careful on operating distances. If vosa pull you over alongway from home ( 50+ miles) you maybe in pooh...

[niftysteve]

If run on red and ag tyres it is a tractor ...... No motorway use and you have to be careful on operating distances. If vosa pull you over alongway from home ( 50+ miles) you maybe in pooh...

 

I called the local traffic police last year because a mog can go over 25mph they said it was ok to go on motor way

[christreeroot]

I called the local traffic police last year because a mog can go over 25mph they said it was ok to go on motor way

 

Only if it is run on road tyres and reg diesel....

[Paul Smith]

what licence do you need and are they exempt from road tax? What are they like to insure and with who?

[madmatt]

If run on red and ag tyres it is a tractor ...... No motorway use and you have to be careful on operating distances. If vosa pull you over alongway from home ( 50+ miles) you maybe in pooh...

 

I'm 99% sure and will check tomorrow that the exemption from requiring an Operators licence is within 50KM of base thats 32Miles.

[Peter]

Hi deer man,

 

Have you tried Atkinson Vos at all (http://www.unimogs.co.uk/)? They're a big Mog dealer and I'm sure they'd be able to help with all your queries. If you wait a few months you'll probably be able to chat with them at this month's APF show in Sept.

 

I would never rely on information on any vehicle or driver licensing issue from any dealer.

 

Maybe I'm just cynical.

[Tree cutter Stu]

hi as a mog owner a u1650 mine is ag spec so anyone with a driving license can drive it.

 

I have driven mine on motorways.

 

I run mine on red but i work within 15 mile radius most days.

 

I insure my mog with the national farmers union fully comp any driver for £340 for the year.

 

This is abit of advice dont buy a cheaper mog from atkins.If you pay little for it you will end up f

paying alot in the future, also if you can be the only driver of the mog and then you know what the problems are with it.

 

happy mogging

[Paul Smith]

Thanks everyone for your replies. Matt could you please enlighten me on the operators senario?

[PeteB]

As an Ag tractor, no ops licence required. A previous post was spot on, buy too cheap and you buy dear. Parts can be ludicrously expensive. Remember - it has a three pointed star on the bonnet same as a Maclaren Mercedes. Great fun tho' and priceless performance off road and as a tool to drive things, chippers, flails, toppers, grinders, the only limitation is the depth of your pocket.