What is a Unimog 406?
What is a Unimog 406?
For many Unimog enthusiasts, the 406 with its application in agriculture (unimog agrar) and forestry is the classic Unimog, the 406 is not only used for agriculture but also by several armies worldwide. The first Unimog was designed for the farmer. The 406 is like the previous one primarily developed for the agricultural sector.
What kind of engine does a Unimog 426 have?
This is a derived type 406, we are talking about the unimog 426. For the American army, Mercedes-Benz has developed the unimog 419 SEE (Small Emplacement Excavators). The 419 is technically similar to the 406, but is equipped with a heavier OM 352 engine. This engine has 110 HP.
What is a special Unimog attachment?
Special Unimog attachments were developed during the development of agricultural implements. The Unimog can plow, sow, spread fertilizer, control weeds, mow grass and much more. Due to the high speed of 70 to 80 km / h and because the machine could do many tasks, the 406 was ideal for the farmer.
Where is the Daimler-Benz Unimog made?
Daimler-Benz split the truck production in Gaggenau in 1963; while the truck and lorry production was moved to the new Daimler-Benz plant in Wörth, the Unimog production stayed in Gaggenau. More production capacity could be used for the new Unimog 406.
