What is a Unimog Doka?

This 406-series Unimog from 1974 has the relatively rare double-cab body (colloquially referred to as a “Doka” from the German doppelkabine), and while these were sometimes fitted with an adorably little cargo bed, his one was delivered to the German military adapted to pull heavy objects for short distances.

What is the full form of Unimog?

The name Unimog is pronounced [ˈʊnɪmɔk] ( listen (help·info)), and an acronym for the German “UNIversal-MOtor-Gerät”, Gerät being the German word for a piece of equipment (also in the sense of device, machine, instrument, gear, apparatus).

Can you register a Unimog?

If a Unimog is used exclusively for agricultural purposes, its owner is able to apply for LoF (Land and Forestry) registration.

How much torque does a Unimog have?

We found the engine exactly as gruff and powerful as the Unimog’s looks suggest. This is the most powerful motor available in the range – a six-cylinder 7.7-litre with 299hp and a startling 1,200Nm of torque, making for a maximum permissible gross weight of 14 tonnes.

What is the smallest Unimog?

Another light model refresh came in 1996 for the 409. However, and even ligher model called the UX100 (pictured above) also debuted that year. It wasn’t so much an off-roader as a small city vehicle, designed to maneuver around tight streets and even sidewalks. It’s the smallest Unimog ever produced.

What driving licence do you need to drive a Unimog?

you must be 17 & have your full “B” car licence if it is an agricultural tractor.

What licence do you need for a Unimog?

What is the difference between Unimog u4000 and u5000?

Compared to the U 4000, the Unimog U 5000 provides possible axle loads of 5.5-6.2 t on the front axle and 6.9-8.5 t on the rear axle.

How much weight can a Unimog carry?

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a family of 4×4, high mobility, tactical military truck systems. With a gross vehicle weight between 7,500 kg and 12,500 kg have been designed to transport payloads ranging from 4,000 kg to 7,500 kg in the most severe terrain and climate conditions.

Can a Unimog be driven on a car licence?

Does a Unimog need an MOT?

If the Unimog is used on the road further than 15 miles from its base of operation or for purposes which are not directly related to agriculture (see Note 1) then it will need to have an Mot test. The first test is due when the vehicle is 4 years old and then every two years thereafter.