Engine
Mercedes Benz OM 352
6 Cylinder Diesel direct injection
Piston displacement: 5. 61
Engine Power: 110 HP
Max Torque: 232 foot pounds
Fuel Milage: 12 mpg (paved road)
Transmission
New main transmission in 1999
Special design: 2 x 4 transfer case with 2 gear ratios (=8 gears)
Four wheel drive shiftable with no speed limitation
Axle Transmission
High speed transmission with overdrive (theoretical maximum 60mph)
Mechanical locking differentials (selectable with no speed limitation)
Disk Brake Conversion (front and rear axles)
Portal axles (18 inches clearance under the differentials)
Vehicle Specs
Turing circle only 46 feet (better than many 4x4 trucks)
Approach angle 60 degrees
Departure angle 45 degrees
Length: 18 feet
Width: 7 feet
Height: 11 feet
Vehicle Upgrades
2 X 75 Gallon diesel tanks- for 1800 mile range
Fuel/Water seperator
Dual Air filter system (cyclone + oil bath)
Auxiliary air-compressor
Tire filling equipment
Truck air horn
Cab has had sound dampening material installed
Special shock absorber seats
Seat belts
Windshield with safety glass
High beam halogen spot lights on the roof rack
Raised driver cabin roof for more head clearance
Solid bull bar
Aluminum skid plate (protects radiator, steering and differential)
Roof rack with spare tire and crane for spare tire
Camper Cabin
Construction and Features
The cabin is completely designed and built with GFK-sandwich material. Due to the frameless design there are no cold bridges.
The cabin is mounted on one auxiliary frame (U profile) and 3 crossbeams (system seesaw=standard Unimog) flexible to the Unimog chassis (three point suspension). Therefore no distortion from the chassis to the cabin is possible.
The cabin is isolated with high value PE (Polyethylene) instead of PU (Polyurethane)
Hardwood layer in the floor at the fixing points for reinforcement
The outer skin is a double fiberglass material, 30% thicker than standard
Lockable sliding door between cab and cabin
5 Insulated sliding windows with integrated blinds
Exterior aluminum covers for all windows (lockable from inside)
Storage: large storage accessible and lockable from outside.
55 gallons drinking water tanks and two 5 gallon propane tanks
Interior
Interior measurments:
Length: 130 inches
Width: 79 inches
Height: 77 inches
One table with seating for 4 people
If the table is moved down, it creates a bed (79 x 63 inches)
The mattresses are 4 inches thick and covered
Storage space under the seats and bed
There is a shower integrated in the entrance
Large stainless steel kitchen sink
2 Water supply systems: 32 Gallon stainless steel tank and 1 x 24 gallon plastic tank totaling a 56 gallon water supply. One system has a Kathadyn-household-filter
Technology
4 Siemens 50 watt Solar Panels and 3 deepcycle batteries
An intelligent battery regulator controls the battery charge
WAECO "Coolmatic" refrigerator
Trumatic E propane heater with thermostat
Webasto diesel heater (out of order)
3.7 gallon continuous flow water heater, thermo-controlled
3 burner propane stove with oven
Extra Equipment
Extensive spare parts (assembled by a Unimog specialist):
Many small parts (for example: alternator, starter, clutch disc, helper springs, pressure regulator, seals, repair sets, tubes, filter, v-belts)
Original Daimler Benz workshop manual with spare parts catalog (in German)
1 High Lift jack
1 Hydraulic jack
1 Mechanical jack
2 sand plates 6 feet, 2 sand plates 3 feet (original airstrip plates)
Awning
Mosquito resistant po-up tent
Model Year, Performance, Conition
Model year basis vehicle: 1974
Model year camper cabin: 1991
Mileage 02/21/2008: 199,692 miles (Until 1990: 76,400 miles strictly onroad operation with federal postal administration)
In March 1999 engine, transmission and axles were completely overhauled, Dual shocks where added to the rear axle
In August 2007 new front brake rotors, fuel injectors, water pump, radiator, fresh water tank and plumbing and accessory drive belts.
In October 2007 the Unimog recieved a frame-off restoration and a new paint job
In January 2008 the Unimog got 4 brand new Continental MPT 81 365/80 R20 tires
If anyone is seriously interested, the owner of this vehicle is willing to set up a meeting point and show the Unimog personally.
To speak to the owner directly please feel free to email him at eukgabele@yahoo.de