Mercedes Benz Unimog U 1300L
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The Unimog was designed as an off-road vehicle after World War II. The name Unumog stood for "Universal Motor Gerät", i.e. universal motor machine It was designed for a versatile vehicle for farms. After that, it was modified to allow it attain a higher maximum speed than conventional tractors and allow the use on roads and highways. Because of its power and versatility, it was widely used in military and civil aspects which required off road operations.
The U 1300L belonged to the 435 series, which was a heavy duty class in the Unimog family.
Specifications:
Length: 5500mm
Width: 2300mm (with cab only)
Wheelbase: 3250mm
Turning radius: 14.1m
Ground clearance: 440mm
Tare weight: 4430kg
Gross vehicle weight: 7490kg
Engine type: Mercedes Benz OM352
No. of cylinders: 6
Displacement: 5.7 litres
Power: 96kW
Torque: 363Nm @ 1700 rpm
Steering: Daimler Benz ball nut hydraulic power steering
Maximum speed: 85-110km/h depending on wheels and axles used
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Page created: 20 September 2009