Perfect off-road performance Mercedes-Benz Unimog

Perfect off-road performance Mercedes-Benz Unimog

The great advantage of the Unimog extreme off-roader – its outstanding handling in heavy terrain – remains unimpaired. Indeed, in some respects its strengths have been further extended. 

Mercedes-Benz Unimog

The fact that the frame and the tubular cross-member of the Unimog is welded guarantees its exceptional robustness and torsional flexibility of up to 600 mm when driving off-road. 

Perfect off-road performance Mercedes-Benz Unimog

The axle articulation of up to 30 degrees is made possible by the use of torque tube technology in conjunction with coil springs, whereby the torque tube and the torque ball are used to connect the axles to the transmission. 

Perfect off-road performance Mercedes-Benz Unimog

Portal axles, the low centre of gravity and extremely good angles of approach and departure (44 degrees at the front, 51 degrees at the rear), as well as the ramp angle (34 degrees) and its slope-climbing ability (45 degrees) all add up to make the Unimog extreme off-roader a true off-road professional. 

Mercedes-Benz Unimog

In addition to this there is the maximum fording depth of 1.20 m and a lateral inclination angle of up to 38 degrees. Driving in extreme situations with the all-wheel drive system engaged is supported by the selectable differential locks and the tyre pressure control system.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog

 Single tyres have always been part of the Unimog concept; the rear wheels follow precisely in the tracks of the front wheels and are thus able to take advantage of the firmer surface compacted by the front wheels.