unimog

[Tom Wilding]

It's built like that for added visability

[njc110381]

As far as I know all these mogs are fitted with the 2.8l Merc engine, the same as fitted to sprinter vans. I don't know a huge amount about them but I do know that they were designed as the light series, ideal for cherry pickers etc. The cutaway bonnet is so that front mounted kit like mowers can be used with a better view from the cab. The U90 can be fitted with a PTO so I see no reason why this LWB version couldn't be, although if it's not listed I doubt it's fitted now. As a later thought I'm pretty sure a PTO is needed to run the hydraulic pump for a cherry picker or mower so it's most likely you can get one?...

 

At the end of the day the wading depth is well below the regular mog spec, the engine is small and the chassis is light. It's ok but in mog terms it's a bit pants. It's a half way house between a landy and a proper mog.

 

I'd get a U1000/U1200 myself! With all the kit already fitted it will most likely be cheaper than fitting out a vehicle that hasn't got what you need (this one).

[tree monkey]

but better than a transit surely?

[Johny Walker]

but better than a transit surely?

 

anything is better than a tranny exept an ldv:laugh1:

[tree monkey]

anything is better than a tranny exept an ldv:laugh1:

 

i asked for that lol

[Robert_S]

a u140 ive found but means nowt to me lol

 

It's a u100 it will have the 2.8 ltr sprinter engine

 

The u140 has a 4 ltr engine in it.

 

I like that style of mog. It's a pity it does not have linkage, pto and a 3 way tip it would be well handy.

[njc110381]

Better than a Transit... Yeah just a bit! Better than a Landy too. In fact it's a bloody good truck. It's only when you start comparing it to a proper Mog like the SBU series that it starts to be less capable.

 

At the end of the day you've still got a wide range gearbox and lockers all round. I don't think ther's much out there that will beat it as far as smaller vehicles go.

 

My worry if you're looking at it for arb work is that there's no PTO and it's a rear tip. Even if you could/did fit a 3 point and PTO for a chipper you'd still have to get the tipper converted to side tip unless you want to remove the chipper each time you unload the chip box? That's a hell of a lot of work with aftermarket parts that cost.... well god knows what they cost but it'll be expensive!

 

If I were you I'd be looking for a truck that's already fitted out with what you need. I've wanted a Mog for years and the most common piece of advice I see is to buy what you need straight off because changing anything with genuine parts will cost you in a big way!

 

You should pick up a U1000/U1200 for that money. That will already have all that you need fitted if you buy the right one.

[swinny]

You should pick up a U1000/U1200 for that money. That will already have all that you need fitted if you buy the right one.

 

for 8k? where??

[njc110381]

I've seen a few around for that sort of price. They may need a bit of work to tidy up but that's not going to cost any more than fitting out that U100l with the stuff you need.

 

Here's one. http://www.agriaffaires.co.uk/used/used-unimog/2327703/mercedes-u1000.html

Edited June 18, 2012 by njc110381

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Mine is for sale, don't you know.