Mercedes-Benz Unimog 5000 used by German military

Posted by Bimo Hery Prabowo On Kamis, 06 September 2012 0 comments

Mercedes-Benz Unimog 5000
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 5000 used by German military. In the row of luxury cars looks a vehicle off-road traction in booth PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia (MBI) in the mat Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2011. MBI bring this once powerful marketing vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog 5000. Legendary and versatile vehicle is intentionally designed to bear the face of all roads and difficult terrain.

Having been tested, Unimog 5000 was believed the German military as a combat support unit conveyance. Not only Germany, since 1956 many countries make use of these vehicles as combat vehicles, including worn by UN peacekeepers.

It looks very striking with an attractive design and practical cabs, which are made of composite fiber reinforced materials. Vario-pilot steering wheel can be changed quickly, and transfer in seconds from left to right.

The car weighs 7.5 tons and 12.5 gross tons is a long-wheelbase version of the 3850 mm wheel. Unimog 5000 armed OM 924 LA diesel engine that is able to harvest power 218 hp (160 kW). Unimog U 5000 powered two-section tube with hook rods crossed.

Standard equipment also includes the portal axle at the front and rear differentials are sustained locks, wheel hub drive, wishbone, a torque tube, a spiral, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer on the front and rear.

This powerful car has the flexibility of leverage reaches 600mm, which will ensure the distance from the ground to higher and still produce a good center of gravity. That way, the whole wheel can still afford bertraksi the trajectory.


Distance swing a spiral that takes advantage of the ability of high Unimog carry heavy loads without fear of damage to the luggage. With the distribution of torque to the front wheels and the rear 50/50, the vehicle is capable of going up and down the field with a steady, even for 38 degree tilt angle can be surpassed.

Unimog 5000 chassis is a combination of traditional, such as solidity, robustness, reliability, durability, and the latest concept of motion all-wheel drive system (all wheel drive). The chassis works perfectly with the latest engine and transmission technology and ergonomics, such as engines, transmissions and platforms, as well as the body Unimog also placed in three main fulcrum.

With a third of the laying of the fulcrum, the head of the Unimog has a deformation-free connection and not rigid in its place. It can be used for combat purposes, Unimog fits operated in mines and plantations.