Unimog

[stuvy]

went to my farm unit today and noticed this hidden away

Yours for £75k and even has a washing machine inside

 

[Ruffian]

Oh always had a soft sport for unimog's.
Such a multi purpose vehicle.

I saw this one a few weeks back and have to stop and see the owner really.

 

[Brad93]

Couple used by tree surgeons round my way

 

[Shox Dr]

Nearly bought an ex-army demount awhile back. £22k. But then had a reality check, that I’ll never go where one was needed. Would be nice to have one though

 

[Ruffian]

Nearly bought an ex-army demount awhile back. £22k. But then had a reality check, that I’ll never go where one was needed. Would be nice to have one though

Reality always gets in the way doesn't it.

 

[fizzy]

Bargain one here for £26K

 

[fizzy]

 

[fizzy]

 

[Tangledfeet]

@fizzy How on earth do you break a Unimog like that?!

 

[fizzy]

@fizzy How on earth do you break a Unimog like that?!

It is on Ebay - apparently someone drove it under a low bridge with the arm up. I am surprised it bent that easily though - the arm doesn't look very damaged.

 

[Kayos]

@fizzy How on earth do you break a Unimog like that?!

Looking at the front I'd say it hit something quite solid

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

went to my farm unit today and noticed this hidden away

Yours for £75k and even has a washing machine inside

Often discussed using one as a camper conversion base.
A go anywhere camper.

 

[fizzy]

Personally I would rather the zetros or another 6x6 to convert to an expedition vehicle.

 

[fizzy]

Or this old Volvo would make a nice conversion.

 

[fizzy]

That is why I am building a totally over the top trailer - it won't be just for wood or lathes - I have a sneaky plan to use if for long distance expeditions - we shall see.

Pretty solid I think. 10mm I beams and 6mm angle.

 

[Tangledfeet]

Looking at the front I'd say it hit something quite solid

Missed that! I was focusing my attention on its broken back.

 

[bigegg]

That is why I am building a totally over the top trailer - it won't be just for wood or lathes - I have a sneaky plan to use if for long distance expeditions - we shall see.

Pretty solid I think. 10mm I beams and 6mm angle.

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whilst i *am* a fan of OTT enjin earring.
i've got to ask what you are going to tow it with?
and what are you going to carry?
for any sort of "normal" loads + vehicles, you're going to lose half your payload.

my 7x4 single axle homemade trailer is built from 50x25x3mm box section with 25x25 spaceframe strengtheners.
it weighs 400kg out of a possible 2T (most my lexus will pull: 4.2T GTW)

whats yours going to be? 1T empty?

 

[fizzy]

whilst i *am* a fan of OTT enjin earring.
i've got to ask what you are going to tow it with?
and what are you going to carry?
for any sort of "normal" loads + vehicles, you're going to lose half your payload.

my 7x4 single axle homemade trailer is built from 50x25x3mm box section with 25x25 spaceframe strengtheners.
it weighs 400kg out of a possible 2T (most my lexus will pull: 4.2T GTW)

whats yours going to be? 1T empty?

It is a 3.5 ton axle.
And yes I worked it out the other day - bit lighter than I though - 950kg.
So behind a Land Rover I can legally carry 2550kg - enough for a reasonable lathe or milling machine. Or loads of camping equipment!
Of course the trailer will actually carry far more. Tyres rated to 4500kg and apparently they test these axles to 15x designed weight

 

[bigegg]

It is a 3.5 ton axle.
And yes I worked it out the other day - bit lighter than I though - 950kg.
So behind a Land Rover I can legally carry 2550kg - enough for a reasonable lathe or milling machine. Or loads of camping equipment!
Of course the trailer will actually carry far more. Tyres rated to 4500kg and apparently they test these axles to 15x designed weight

then my next question:
how much could the frame take?
15T?

if you could shave 300kgs off the chassis, you'd not neccesarily gain payload.
but how much fuel? would it be easier to maneuver?

not saying you should - just "could"?

 

[fizzy]

then my next question:
how much could the frame take?
15T?

if you could shave 300kgs off the chassis, you'd not neccesarily gain payload.
but how much fuel? would it be easier to maneuver?

not saying you should - just "could"?

Lol yes the frame is way over the top. Makes your average Ivor Williams look like tin foil.
I went for a single axle to make it easier to move around.
I had a bargain with the chassis/axle - paid £500(retails at £3000) for it virtually brand new. Still nobbly bits on tyres. But I have had to have custom wheels made - use lorry tyres.
In total not counting a huge amount of man hours it has probably cost me about £3000 to build. Not counting all the machinery I keep buying to build it!

But it is fun and has taught me loads. Hoping to finish it this year.