Unimogs rock thread

[paddyvero]

Any users have knowledge on a 1991 U1200, with the 366A engine? 

Capacity? Power? General opinions as a tree machine?

[Conor Wright]

Any users have knowledge on a 1991 U1200, with the 366A engine? 
Capacity? Power? General opinions as a tree machine?

I've a 1985 u1200, strong engine but it does burn a drop of oil. Capable machine but the short wheelbase does reduce the chip carrying capacity.
Decent off road, heavy enough to drive at low speeds but fine on the road, watch for leaking drop boxes on the axles and steering problems, get one that already has all pto and hydraulic fittings you may require as they are eye wateringly expensive to retrofit.
I bought mine out of germany in very good condition (just passed its road worthiness test over there) with all the extra gubbins already fitted for what the "unimog specialists" in the uk wanted for a basic unit sold as seen.
Be prepared to have some ongoing maintenance costs. I spent 3k on mine last year and it needs another tidy up now, small things, air tank brackets and a few air lines, speedo cable and one front panel needs respraying.. typical of any old machine, but merc parts are expensive..oh yeah, watch for rust under the cab, beware of waxoiled undersides too, go equipped with a screwdriver and make sure you see it with the cab tilted up.
But if you want one, by all means get one, they're fun as well as practical and once maintained they no longer depreciate. I get a good kick out of overtaking much newer tractors and slowly driven cars in mine!

[John Shutler]

unimogs rock

 

 

apart from when they dont

 

nothing major just a funny clutch and a good hydraulic leak 

 

 

[Khriss]

15 minutes ago, John Shutler said:

unimogs rock

 

 

 

  I have a spare Series Landrover badge for it ,  if that's helpful  ? K

[BunyipBen]

Finally about to Rock the Mog on a job or 2

[arbwork]

plane picking

 

Edited March 21, 2020 by arbwork

[arbwork]

a good way to get your distance

Edited March 21, 2020 by arbwork

[muttley9050]

a good way to get your distance

Nice looking plane butts Jeremy. They for sale?

[arbwork]

James hello ( good van build interesting ) we have a selection of trunk and big branch,   come have a look

[steve30]

I would like to officially join the club,

picked it up today, needs a few thing sorting, going through it with a fitter tomorrow and making a list, hopefully womt be to long a list

cheers