UNIMOG RESTORATION UPDATE + PHOTOS

[Von]

Hows this for shifters, There are 6 of them!

 

[Von]

Had to get one of the Kubota in there somewhere! Here I'm moving the Case deck that was on the back. The frame for the deck is 1 1/4 thick! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif The tractor was a little lite in the back end when moving this! But it picked it up with no problems! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[jdmar]

Von,
thanks for all the photos...looks like you are hauling on getting that Mog working! And that cab doesn't look quite as bad as you say...OK so I bet the bolt-on pints are rusted though.

Even though you are in NY and I am down in Ohio I'd be happy to help....f you need some real heavy lifting and your Kubota can't do it....I'd be happy to bring up my Deere /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Peter

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Von,

I am not familiar with a Unimog can you give us some history on the vechical? What was the target market, who made them, what were they used for, are they still produced, why 6 shifters??? Any other details for the uninformed. Thanks.

 

[RobertN]

6 shifters... Let's see, I think I figured out a few, but not all /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

1-main tranny
2-4wd in/out(transfer case)
3-hi/lo range(transfer case
4-pto
5-dump bed rasie/lower
6-over/under drive

4 out of 6 correct?

 

[ljh2]

yankee fan,

Try doing a Google search on UNIMOG. There's more information than you could possibly shake a stick at.

They are/were made by Mercedes Benz. I believe that
they were originally designed as a military/heavy industrial vehicle. They are still produced, although they have evolved a bit from the original. They still have superb off-road capabilities.

 

[Von]

Well the cab is off! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Had to use my tractor and my neighbors JD 755 to lift it straight up with the loaders. Didn't get any photos of the cab coming off, I was too busy with the loader. But here are some with it off.

 

[Von]

Here is the cab on its own. Boy it looks alot smaller off of the frame.

 

[Von]

Here is a good one that shows why I need to replace the cab! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[Von]

Here is a closeup the the powerhouse! What a beast!