Unimogs rock thread

[andrew t]

My boss is going to buy a Mitsubishi for are next truck we have been using land rovers could I convince him to go with a mog because we're always overloaded with chip . The only worry with the mog has it got room for the non chipable stuff in ton bags and are they hard to load logs on etc . Cheers for any advice

[Ben H]

The main downside I have come across is having to lift logs above your head to load them up. Im building a long drawbar trailer which will reach underneath the chipper to combat this though. Should work nicely when done

[Ben H]

On the plus side. You wont need to go to the gym ever again

[hc1982te]

Very nice Ben H!

How do the u900 round cabs drive in comparison to the square cabs? Is it like comparing series land rovers to defenders?!

[andrew t]

Cheers ben so would you say they are as suitable as say a landrover for use in urban areas domestic jobs etc .

[Ben H]

Never driven a square cab. But I imagine it is a far more comfortable experience than a u900. The amount of energy it takes to hold down the accelerator for extended periods of time is ridiculous. Im trying to think up some rudimental (but safe) form of cruise control. Also the noise in the cab will deafen you. I now wear ear defenders while driving, and it is still loud. BUT after all that. Nothing beats it in my (little) experience. Its a brilliant machine, and great fun too!

[Ben H]

I think the U900 is great for urban work. They arent actually that big. And also have a great turning circle. But then there are vehicles like the mitsibishi canter that have a bigger chip box. But then they are far less versatile. The main reason i got mine was due to the low insurance. I pay £3500 to insure my ford ranger, and only £650 for the mog. (well ok the main reason was because they are awesome!)

[cl3525]

I want this one

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/06/08/article-2001008-0C78F92200000578-591_634x425.jpg

[rammer]

I want this one

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/06/08/article-2001008-0C78F92200000578-591_634x425.jpg

 

My 3 year old has a poster of that on his wall.

[nick channer]

my trusty U1600 has gearbox out of it at min.. sybcro on 3rd and 7th gone.. £1100 for parts... ken day had box out in around 5 hours..

he truly no's every single nut and bolt on any mog amd recommend him to anyone..