A unimog with a cummins engine would be perfect. You’re adventure looks like great fun, I enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for your efforts. Good that the beige rig was able to recover unscathed, well done.
The Unimog drivetrain is very carefully paired to the power output of the OM352 motor though. A cummins would be lovely, but a very low power-output model! I have seen people damage Unimog drivetrains by fitting high-torque or high-horsepower monsters, and then relying on engine power instead of gearing to get out of sticky situations.
@@DawidLoubser, apart from the fact that the OM352 fits like a hand in a glove in that engine compartment on the 416. Any re-engine job will need major modifications.
*ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING!!!* It looked like you took a few crazy large obstical lines that the jeeps didn't dare take, lol, I noticed it. I LOVED THIS VID, the combination of a unimog 416, that amazingly beautiful area & this river bed terrain just was perfect....this was a pleasure to watch. You should be proud of you vehicle & your driving skills!!! Unimogs are true beasts....i'm curious, do you live in south Africa??
Sin lugar a dudas, el mejor vehículo 4x4, marcha de fuerza y bloqueo en las cuatro ruedas dan a este camión el prestigio que tiene. Yo en el año 1980, aprendí a manejar y lo hice en uno de estos camiones el UNIMOG 426 1975., y lo conocí al revés y al derecho, conduje en la costa y en el altiplano chileno a mas de 5.000 metros de altura y literalmente dibuje con el en terreno, fui militar y ahora al ver estos vídeos me viene a la mente muchos momentos emocionantes vividos con este vehículo..... es un CAMIÓN DE VERDAD....... felicitaciones por la travesía.....(QUISIERA TENER UNO)
@@DawidLoubser Mercedes still builds Unimogs to this day. They've just become fancier (especially the cabs). For a more detailed reference visit the unimogcanada.com site
Opfok is wat mens met Jeeps en Land Rovers doen, nie met Unimogs nie. Hulle is bulletproof, en gemaak vir die bos en die rotse - nie om in iemand se motorhuis te staan nie!
Was anyone else singing ..."which one of these things is not like the other" ... as capable as the jeeps are, the unimog made them look pedestrian on some obstacles. (I've a tj on 35's and 5"of lift, I'm so jealous of the mogs )
Ah the sound reminds me when I was drafted, the unimog 435 was one of our squad vehicles I rode in. Only got stuck once in a deep stream full of mud and snow when we slipped off a narrow bridge. It's fun to ride in when there's a mounted MG on the roof :)
10:00!! All these Jeeps had a hard time getting across those stones, then you come along with the mog and just drive up there like it was nothing there hahaha
1st time I ever read where a Land Rover copped to a UNIMOG being the better rig. If I was well off I'd have a collection of Mogs LRs WWII rigs Brit and Yank and perhaps some newer rigs. Checkout Dragon Man in Colorado his museum 100% restored/operational including tanks. Duck duck go it. Screw goggle. MAGA ...
Ek ry n Land Rover Forward Control 109 s2b camper met v8 5.7. Dit het die vermoe om stil te staan en te breek. Hou van die Unimog sy vermoe is onbeperk.
Did you buy this unimog from a man named Philip from Durban back in 2001 approximately? He's in Canada now and was amazed to see his old monster still going.
I agree with other comments, poor decision making for that driver. he seemed to have the all too often adopted mindset when you can afford a rig like that...."im in a mog and can do anything...wait a moment guys guys"......
Actually, this old Unimog costs far less than any of the Jeeps with on that day. As for the almost-tip-over... anybody can make a mistake and learn from it.
Hi Dawid, regards from Argentina. Unimog have a very important history here, because Mercedes Benz plant in San Martín (a suburb of Buenos Aires), was the first factory build by Mercedes abroad (in 1952), and after build a 4x4 version of the truck line (the LA-1112), the next year they start to build the UNIMOG, in 1968. The first version was the 416 (long wheel-base), and soon the 431 or 406 (short wheel-base), The first double-Cab 416 (only 61 vehicles built, excactly the same spec than the German model) came alive later. But over that basis was developed a new version with the cabin re-design, with larger rear doors (pretty much like your UNIMOG). Visualy the main difference with German version was that the side panels of the doors was flat. This cabs was built by a third-party Mercedes-benz related firm, a local company called "El Detalle", who was specialized in body works mainly for public transport. The first prototype of the new double-cab was built in 1978, and was built until 1983 (basically was used by Electric Energy service companies), I don´t know if these was exported, but yours is very similar to the DC built here. There is a very comprehensive book written by a UNIMOG enthusiast: articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-789028168-libro-el-unimog-en-el-ejercito-argentino-2da-ed-direc-autor-_JM#position=3&type=item&tracking_id=98f64847-159f-4685-85d1-20914cea54a5. Unfortunately is only available in Spanish. I wonder if your vehicle came from argentina (it is a left-hand drive...) Do you know where was built? Cheers!
Just saw this video. Really awesome! I loved how the other off roaders in their jeeps (also super capable) were giggling and laughing like little kids watching the unimog breeze through stuff they were struggling with. I really want one now. Great driving too! You made it look easy.
One of the great old Unimogs, reminds of our spent in SWA on the Buffels, mine resistant troop carrier. ?. Saved countless lives .. I guess they all scrap metal now. Lekker vidoe boet., cheers.
YOU SIR have one very awesome vehicle much respect to you !! you showed some very good driving skill I am impressed and so were the jeeps that were with you I bet!!!
Both are pretty capable, but I think that a Unimog is a bit more extreme, due to much larger size, larger wheels, and way more suspension articulation.
One thing that most people are NOTAWARE OF,,ISNTHE ENGINE & transmission,,are located very low, giving it GREAT STABILITY, I only drove one in 1955, , Cheers From N J USA.🇿🇦🇺🇸
MB, KILLED SALRS OF THEIR UNIMOG QUITE SOME YEARS AGO,,THEY COST SO MUCH& did NOT SELL MANY, BUTMB, owns MANY VEHICLES HERE IN USA, Cheers From NJ.. USA🇿🇦🇺🇸
Great video! One thing I don't like about that Mog is the fuel tank looks vulnerable to getting crushed or punctured. Is there a second tank somewhere?
GREAT video guys, and THANK YOU for keeping the original sound instead of adding music as others do in general. So good!!
Amazing truck and fantastic video.
A unimog with a cummins engine would be perfect. You’re adventure looks like great fun, I enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for your efforts. Good that the beige rig was able to recover unscathed, well done.
The Unimog drivetrain is very carefully paired to the power output of the OM352 motor though. A cummins would be lovely, but a very low power-output model!
I have seen people damage Unimog drivetrains by fitting high-torque or high-horsepower monsters, and then relying on engine power instead of gearing to get out of sticky situations.
@@DawidLoubser, apart from the fact that the OM352 fits like a hand in a glove in that engine compartment on the 416. Any re-engine job will need major modifications.
Verry nice video. I have a UNIMOG myself and they are realy FANTASTIC.
He beats the shit out of it, and the uni will always take it without complaining.
LOve it!! excelente sound!! thanks for sharing !
*ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING!!!* It looked like you took a few crazy large obstical lines that the jeeps didn't dare take, lol, I noticed it. I LOVED THIS VID, the combination of a unimog 416, that amazingly beautiful area & this river bed terrain just was perfect....this was a pleasure to watch. You should be proud of you vehicle & your driving skills!!! Unimogs are true beasts....i'm curious, do you live in south Africa??
Yes. It says Northwest Province on the maps view near start of video. And they are speaking Afrikaans.
Thank you very much. Yes, lived here all my life.
"Torque" is the Name of the Game here. Not H.P., Speed. V-8 Power, "Torque" is where its at❕
That's what I keep telling (teaching) my over-the-road truck drivers: it's torque that gets you up the grade, not speed ;-)
these car is an inline 6 most are inline 4, you american.
Actually in the case of a Mog, its torque AND gearing. And wheel size. And diff clearance. And huge wheel traverse. An offroad god of a truck.
Good work with that Shpongle intro ;)
Good stuff, you deserve more subs
Sin lugar a dudas, el mejor vehículo 4x4, marcha de fuerza y bloqueo en las cuatro ruedas dan a este camión el prestigio que tiene. Yo en el año 1980, aprendí a manejar y lo hice en uno de estos camiones el UNIMOG 426 1975., y lo conocí al revés y al derecho, conduje en la costa y en el altiplano chileno a mas de 5.000 metros de altura y literalmente dibuje con el en terreno, fui militar y ahora al ver estos vídeos me viene a la mente muchos momentos emocionantes vividos con este vehículo..... es un CAMIÓN DE VERDAD....... felicitaciones por la travesía.....(QUISIERA TENER UNO)
Great frind
Good sound....
Unimog forever!
Das unimog 🇩🇪💪👍💪👍💪👍💪!!! 🎥👍
Ja wohl!!!
Kool video! Now I have to wipe the drool off my keyboard.......
YOU AND *ME BOTH BROTHA!!*
This is the best truck I Have Ever Seen. Where Is It Made?
In Germany, from 1963 to about 1985.
@@DawidLoubser Mercedes still builds Unimogs to this day. They've just become fancier (especially the cabs). For a more detailed reference visit the unimogcanada.com site
I really want to enjoy off-road fun with you
what mileage do you get out it? mine is doing 4.5 km per litre and around 4 litre per acre
No Landrovers on that trail?
The trail leader drove a Range Rover (original series) with a very performance-enhanced engine. He goes *everywhere* with that thing, a real legend!
Ha ha amazing i would do such "stunts" only with my RC Mog !
Roads aren't very good in SA.
Yeah, you have to get on up there around Congo area for good roads.
Bring in the Ural or the kamaz far better.
verkoop hom vir my voor dat jy hom opfok.
Opfok is wat mens met Jeeps en Land Rovers doen, nie met Unimogs nie.
Hulle is bulletproof, en gemaak vir die bos en die rotse - nie om in iemand se motorhuis te staan nie!
One of the best off-road videos I have seen. Thank you.
Thanks for commenting! Totally amateur video and editing skills at work here :-) Hope to post more, better ones in the future!
I say the Unimog has made its point. Awesome video. Awesome truck.
60 year old machine showing how it's done! Heck yeah!
A 1984 vehicle is 60 years old? Good to know.
@@hugolafhugolaf This type of Unimog is developed ca. 60 years ago.
Unimog really a masterpiece for the off road all terrains, what a concept. Thanks for sharing.
That is one BAD ASS vehicle!!!! What a great overland rig to go explore and camp in!
Am Sold on the Unimog after watching this, what a rig this Is, thanks for sharing.
Was anyone else singing ..."which one of these things is not like the other" ... as capable as the jeeps are, the unimog made them look pedestrian on some obstacles. (I've a tj on 35's and 5"of lift, I'm so jealous of the mogs )
The mog way is the right way.
Nevertheless, jeep men, respect!
Greetings from Belgium
Ah the sound reminds me when I was drafted, the unimog 435 was one of our squad vehicles I rode in. Only got stuck once in a deep stream full of mud and snow when we slipped off a narrow bridge. It's fun to ride in when there's a mounted MG on the roof :)
soo funny watching jeeps... try... back up... try again... back up again... like 10 times. then the mog comes and eats it up in one shot
Yeah until he nearly drops it fully on drivers side.
Like comparing a .22 to a .30-06.
@@howardfortyfive9676 Not the mog's fault
Yes, because he puts his foot on the gas....
portal axles with locked diffs make all the difference
patrick660 you forgot suspension articulation and chassis flex and crawler gears . The newer ones has central tire inflation .
they go hand in hand typically
dave schulz - you are right, it is the combination of all those things that makes it almost unstopable
Dawid,
Just caught your video. Outstanding rig, sick terrain and fantastic driving. Props.
Unimog to the bone!! Mooi man, Afrikaans taaltje op de achtergrond. :-)
10:00!! All these Jeeps had a hard time getting across those stones, then you come along with the mog and just drive up there like it was nothing there hahaha
The Mog way :-) Thanks for watching!
the unimog had bigger tires.
YES, THAT IS TRUE.
Just watch the spotters, they already knew the MOG was just going to drive through.
Portal axles is the answer.
Those Jeeps did pretty well. Love the sound of the Jeep engines. A walk in the park for the Mog.
I just realised, we all need these, because in Cape Town, the roads are deteriorating so much. Seriously thgough, what a fab vehicle.
Great Video, Thanks for posting it, You Gotta Love how the Unimog just eats up the Bush.
I have a Land Rover Wolf ( military) and it would do anything your Unimog can do.. As long as your Unimog is parked > Ha
it can not
You missed the point. What I meant is that my Land Rover cannot do what your Unimog can do.
1st time I ever read where a Land Rover copped to a UNIMOG being the better rig. If I was well off I'd have a collection of Mogs LRs WWII rigs Brit and Yank and perhaps some newer rigs. Checkout Dragon Man in Colorado his museum 100% restored/operational including tanks. Duck duck go it. Screw goggle. MAGA ...
@@martinvollderpro wooooosh
Awesome upload, brought back memories of the bush... Stay safe there.
Wow, I love this: Produced with OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE!
Beauty MB you got there. Nice 4x4! I liket!!👍👌✌😇😊
Unimogs are unique, though sometimes nearly challenged by Pinzgauer.
Да унимог это просто шедевр. Автомобилестроения. Машина очень хорошая. Мосты, раздатка с афигенной понижайкой.
Ek ry n Land Rover Forward Control 109 s2b camper met v8 5.7. Dit het die vermoe om stil te staan en te breek. Hou van die Unimog sy vermoe is onbeperk.
I love Mogs but I really can’t do this as a hobby :(
Awesome and powerful Unimog thank you.
The Mog makes everything look easy.
That is some of the most insane off road I've ever seen.
This is probably the best truck-tractor in the world
Haha! Fast enough to overtake some people riding bikes. Then it breaks down and past the bikes go again. Funny
LE MAROC EST LE PLUS BEAU PAYS DU MONDE.AVEC LES QUATRE SAISONS DANS UN JOUR......................................
lions de désert roches obstacles sahara du maroc bien venus pour tous..................
Now I understand better why you need the side poles on the windows to deflect bushes.
Did you buy this unimog from a man named Philip from Durban back in 2001 approximately? He's in Canada now and was amazed to see his old monster still going.
No, must have been from a subsequent owner. I bought it in 2016.
My Suzuki would have pissed up that ravine no worrys mate .
Great quality vid. Wish I could bring my Mog to place like that
oh, i'm sure with a bit of good will, you'll get to that place within about a year, if you start driving now, wherever you live ;-)
I agree with other comments, poor decision making for that driver. he seemed to have the all too often adopted mindset when you can afford a rig like that...."im in a mog and can do anything...wait a moment guys guys"......
Actually, this old Unimog costs far less than any of the Jeeps with on that day.
As for the almost-tip-over... anybody can make a mistake and learn from it.
That was entertaining. Who would want a Jeep after watching that!
ek het gewonder of ek vir my n ou unimog moet koop..... toe sien ek die video toe weet ek dat ek moet een koop
Hi Dawid, regards from Argentina. Unimog have a very important history here, because Mercedes Benz plant in San Martín (a suburb of Buenos Aires), was the first factory build by Mercedes abroad (in 1952), and after build a 4x4 version of the truck line (the LA-1112), the next year they start to build the UNIMOG, in 1968. The first version was the 416 (long wheel-base), and soon the 431 or 406 (short wheel-base), The first double-Cab 416 (only 61 vehicles built, excactly the same spec than the German model) came alive later. But over that basis was developed a new version with the cabin re-design, with larger rear doors (pretty much like your UNIMOG). Visualy the main difference with German version was that the side panels of the doors was flat. This cabs was built by a third-party Mercedes-benz related firm, a local company called "El Detalle", who was specialized in body works mainly for public transport. The first prototype of the new double-cab was built in 1978, and was built until 1983 (basically was used by Electric Energy service companies), I don´t know if these was exported, but yours is very similar to the DC built here. There is a very comprehensive book written by a UNIMOG enthusiast: articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-789028168-libro-el-unimog-en-el-ejercito-argentino-2da-ed-direc-autor-_JM#position=3&type=item&tracking_id=98f64847-159f-4685-85d1-20914cea54a5. Unfortunately is only available in Spanish. I wonder if your vehicle came from argentina (it is a left-hand drive...) Do you know where was built? Cheers!
Wow... there are UNIMOGs in South Africa.
Awesome video. Awesome truck. I used to have a 404 Im so sad I sold it.
Just awesome man I want to just even ride in o e before I can no longer walk
Just saw this video. Really awesome! I loved how the other off roaders in their jeeps (also super capable) were giggling and laughing like little kids watching the unimog breeze through stuff they were struggling with. I really want one now. Great driving too! You made it look easy.
One of the great old Unimogs, reminds of our spent in SWA on the Buffels, mine resistant troop carrier. ?. Saved countless lives .. I guess they all scrap metal now.
Lekker vidoe boet., cheers.
Is this truck powered by Mercedes Benz OM 352 Nonturbo Six Cylinder Diesel Engine?
Tutorial: How to embarass jeep owners with an oversized truck/tractor made for plowing fields
آلمان آریایی قطب صنعت جهان
less tire pressure,12psi good.
Love watching this! Where are they going???!!
The state of South African roads today.
Why are you driving through dry river beds? That's very easy for you to bend or break the shaft...
YOU SIR have one very awesome vehicle
much respect to you !! you showed some very good driving skill
I am impressed and so were the jeeps that were with you I bet!!!
UNIMOG is a True Legend by right. Do your research. There is no other.
Very cool! How does the Unimog compare to a Pinzgauer?
Both are pretty capable, but I think that a Unimog is a bit more extreme, due to much larger size, larger wheels, and way more suspension articulation.
good pilot and good veicle !!!
Buy yourself Kraz 6322 and drive there like on a highway.
UNIMOG!!!!! ENOUGH SAID!!!!
Лучше Унимога может быть только новый Унимог! Никто и никогда не создаст ничего подобного ! Суперавто !
Love it! Skidder with a cab!
ワイルドだろぉ〜スギちゃんにロケ行ってもらいましょう
Wat 'n voertuig!!!
looks like the mog needs lower gear ratio otherwise pretty sweet
I strongly agree, I'm looking for a cascade gearbox (which affords lower ratios) with a sore heart.
Is simply switching the gear reductions in the portal axes an option?
You absolute manic! Ha, love it! 14:23
Unimog a Legend in it`s own right. THUMBS UP.
awesome video!! minute 20... I will jump out of the jeep hahahahaha....
At 21.50 thats a R /rover that pisses off into the horizon .
Great scenes, ery good performance! Simply great!!!
One thing that most people are NOTAWARE OF,,ISNTHE ENGINE & transmission,,are located very low, giving it GREAT STABILITY, I only drove one in 1955, , Cheers From N J USA.🇿🇦🇺🇸
Better than a Horse!!
MB, KILLED SALRS OF THEIR UNIMOG QUITE SOME YEARS AGO,,THEY COST SO MUCH& did NOT SELL MANY, BUTMB, owns MANY VEHICLES HERE IN USA, Cheers From NJ.. USA🇿🇦🇺🇸
Great video! One thing I don't like about that Mog is the fuel tank looks vulnerable to getting crushed or punctured. Is there a second tank somewhere?
No, only the one tank. It's taken quite a beating, it's proven very strong so far.
German Engineering
it'll buff out
555
Excellent video with some nice offroad. I really enjoyed it!!