My favorite! and quite affordable
Sir, I agree and that is a beautiful example!
How much?
I like the M35A2 with the multi fuel engine.
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With all our snow, I prefer this.
Where are we bugging out to ?
I have way too much that still needs to be acquired before I can get a decent bug out vehicle. I have to say those are some awesome vehicles though.
Its all I’ve got, but at least its a hatchback.
[QUOTE=rcoodyar15;1937606]My favorite! and quite affordable
I will soon be retiring. I plan to get one and put a truck camper on it and explore wyoming, montana, Idaho and into Canada and Alaska. When winter starts migrate down through utah and Colorado and winter in New Mexico. I figure that will take several years. Probably until I am too old to do it any more.
Don’t really expect the zombie Appocolipse but it is nice to be prepaired. Plenty of food and guns in a place where there are very few people. That would be my plan.
Unimog 416 Specifications
Sales Designation: U1100
Model Designation:416
Dimensions:
Width 2000 mm 78.8 inch
Length 4650 mm 183.2
Height at cab 2360 mm 93
Height at highest point 2680 mm 105.5
Wheelbase 2900 mm 114
Track 1630 mm 64.2
Turning Radius 12.5 meters 41 feet
Approach Angle 45 degrees
Departure Angle 70 degrees
Ground Clearance 440 mm 17.5 inches
Fording Depth 850 mm 34
Curb Weight 3600 kg 7,920
Gross Weight (GVW) 6000 kg 13,200
Bed Width 2000 mm 78.8 inches
Bed Length 3000 mm 118.2 inches
Top Speed w/ 12.5x20 85 kph 52 mph
Top Speed 14.5x20 Tires 90 kph 56 mph
Top Speed 14.5x20 w/High speed 110 kph 68 mph
Fuel Economy 20l / 100km 12 mpg
Engines:
OM352:
Type Diesel 17.1 compression
Displacement 5.7L (5675 cc)
350 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
kW / HP @ 2800 81 kW 110 hp
Torque @ 1600 rpm 314 Nm 233 lb-ft
Max RPM 2800
Unimog 406 and 416
The Unimog 406 (sales designation U900) and the 416 (sales designation U1100) represent one of the ultimate vehicles for off-road use, be it as an implement tractor on a farm or worksite, a rock-crawler or as a remote expedition vehicle. Stock 406/416 Unimogs are more capable than most custom “built” 4x4s and the engineering standards exceed that of other 4x4’s. The 406/416 has ground clearance, low gear ratios and axle articulation on a level that few other vehicles can match. That, combined with the torquey, heavy duty 5.6 diesel, bullet proof drivetrain, large tire options, power steering and awesome approach and departure angles make the 406/416 one of the most capable off-road vehicles anywhere. The 406 and 416 are specifically designed to take a large number of PTO and hydraulic implements and one Unimog can easily be used as a front loader, backhoe, snowplow/blower, dumper, and agricultural tractor.
The 406, and its long wheelbase sibling the 416, have many variations and there are other similar versions of the 406/416, such as the 403 and 413, 417 and 419. The 406 was introduced in 1963 and the 416 followed in 1965. They were built until the late 80’s with some derivations being produced into the 90’s. The 406 has a 94 inch wheelbase while the 416 is virtually identical but has 114 inch wheelbase. The 406 and 416 use the same cab, which was produced in several variations including a two door soft top, two-door hardtop and four door DoKa. This cab is a vast improvement over the 404 but still spartan and somewhat awkward by modern standards. The 406 and 416 share the same engine, gearbox and axles.
The 406/416 are powered by the Mercedes 6 cylinder, 5.7 liter, OM 352 that generally produces between 85 to 110 hp depending which application it is in. Unlike earlier Unimog engines that were based on automotive engines, the OM352 is a low revving, heavy-duty truck engine. This engine is famous for its strength and durability and is still used throughout the world in trucks, boats and heavy-duty machinery. Generally in the 406, the engine produces 85 hp and in the 416 it produces 110hp. However it can easily be tuned to 125hp for both the 406/416 by upgrading the injector pump.
The 406/416 gearbox comes in two shift patterns. The first is a six speed forward, two speed reverse gearbox similar to the 404. The other variation is a 2 x 4 four speed with eight forward ratios and four reverse ratios. The 2x4 is virtually the same as the 6 speed except for the shift pattern. This gearbox has a four-speed shift pattern with an additional hi/low range shifter similar to other 4x4 systems although it does not use a two-speed transferbox. Both of these gearboxes can be mated to the “Cascade” auxiliary gearboxes which provide up to three reductions with crawl ratios from 100:1 to as low as 4000:1! Torque converters, double clutch units and front and rear PTOs are also possible with this gearbox depending on the configuration. All 406/416 come with HD power steering and power brakes. Early 406/416 came with four-wheel drum brakes while the later models came with four-wheel disk brakes with automatic load proportioning. As with other Unimogs the 406/416 use portal axles with reduction hubs. The standard final axle ratio is 6.5:1 although 6.0:1 and 5.3:1 are also available. With the standard gear ratios and 12.5R20 tires, the 406/416 has a top speed of about 52 mph (@2800 rpm) while with the high-speed axles and 14.5R20 tires speeds of 65+ mph (@2800) are achievable. The OM352 will cruise for extended times at 2800 rpm no problems although it is a bit loud in an uninsulated 406/416 cab.
The 406/416 make truly awesome off-road vehicles, suitable for anything from wilderness emergency vehicles to extreme expedition vehicles. They are used by armed forces and emergency crews world wide for their ability to safely, quickly and comfortably access areas that most vehicles are unable to even get close to. They are also popular as expedition vehicles because in addition to providing more capability and freedom than other popular expedition vehicles, they also provide more space and cargo capability which provides a higher level of freedom and comfort. Finally, because of their awesome ground clearance, articulation, and low gearing, Unimogs are respected by extreme off-roaders and rock crawlers. It is not uncommon for a Unimog to spend its first decade as an emergency vehicle or tractor, followed by a decade of driving through Africa, the Sahara and Asia as an expedition vehicle and then to be used as a trials off-road truck. The Unimog is equally at home in any of these roles.
Of course, 406/416 are designed to be used as a tractor and/or implement carriers and at this they excel. Both the 406 and 416 make excellent medium duty tractors and usually come equipped with PTO’s and hydraulics; including 540 rpm, high speed, double clutch PTO’s and five circuit hydraulics with heavy duty pumps. The PTO’s use standard shafts and standard three point hitch units and can be mounted front and rear. As a result, these Unimogs can take everything from backhoes and frontloaders, to brushhogs and mowers, to snow blowers and plows. Other useful features such as 3-way dump beds, and air compressors with air brakes for trailers are available. A 406/416 will take as many implements as most John Deere or Kubota utility tractors, but do it better and for less money. Furthermore, you can drive to the worksite with a Unimog which adds even more to its versatility.
In their standard form, 406 and 416 are awesome off-road vehicles. However, driving a typical standard 406/416 can come as a shock to somebody who hasn’t driven a Unimog. They will certainly seem slow, loud and somewhat crude. This takes a little getting used to but few find it a problem once they get accustomed to it. Nonetheless, it is pretty simple to make the 406/416 much more comfortable and practical for road use. This has largely to do with adding more insulation to the cab and engine cover, installing high speed axle ratios, installing larger tires and upgrading the injector pump. These modifications transform the 406/416 into a whole other league, dramatically improving the on-road characteristics while at the same time actually increasing off road ability.
That Toyota 4 Runner in the Magazine “OFF GRID” was pretty nicely set up.
17.5" of ground clearance
less than 10’ wheel base
you can run 48" in diameter tires
Approach and departure angles
unimog approach 45 departure 70
jeep approach 42 departure 31.5
track width 6" wider than a jeep
will ford 3’ of water. the entire transmission and axles are presurized where no water can get in.
6000# payload
It is what they use where there are no roads!
I have always wanted one of these in the worst way, I just love the idea of a multi fuel engine. Right now I’m sporting a Nissan Exterra which is about as rugged and off terrain as a red Toyota hatchback… 
I kid, a buddy has one of those and really likes it (I believe it’s same model) says it gets great gas mileage. A undervalued need in B.O.V., I always said if I got the full out SHTF/Zombie/angry wife vehicle, I’d have to supplement with lightweight dirt bike/quad for gas/food/recon runs.
Rcoodyar15 thanks for specs now I have another B.O.V. Option, good stuff!
Quite a few tire options, few moving parts, will run after electromagnetic pulse.
lots of them out there. Too bad they quit importing them in 1985. You can do a lot with these old vehicles. Put in a cummins diesel and modern running gear and you would really have something.
But can you get it with a brush guard?? If not, that’s a deal breaker!
Whats availability of parts (and $)? You mentioned swapping out engine/gearbox, is there any other parts that can be swapped out, maybe giving more aftermarket options?
they sky is the limit. Here is the guy to call. check out his website.
Jay Couch´s
Couch Offroad Engineering
Denver, Colorado USA
720-329-8084
another guy that does a real good job with stock mogs is Vons Mogs. Google him.
for me I want a cummins, allison transmission, and these axles http://www.axletech.com/na_en/products/product_portfolio.php?t=7&id=54
Of course in the end I will probably take stock with fast axles and Jay Couch turbo install
Here are a few honorable mentions . . .
US Special Forces Toyota Hilux:
EarthRoamer: http://earthroamer.com/
Custom Ford E seires van:
Conquest Vehicle’s Knight XV armored luxury SUV: http://www.conquestvehicles.com/knight-xv.html
Survivor Truck: http://www.survivortruck.com/
Global Expedition Vehicles: http://globalxvehicles.com/vehicles/
Kiravan: http://kiravan.net/
Paramount Group Marauder: http://www.paramountgroup.biz/marauder.html
Local Motors Ralley Fighter: http://localmotors.com/rallyfighter/
an’t forget about these:
One of my personal favorites…
and of course this one:
