The Forestry Forum

While browsing the C list in KC I came across this-UNIMOG (http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/416713912.html)
It looks a little rough but I guess they're rare enough that  just about anything goes. Wish I didn't have so many irons in the fire or I might look at it

KCWB,

I am not an expert on Mog's.  But that price seems pretty fair if everyting on the truck is in working condition.  You might try contacting Dangerous Dan.  I believe he has a pretty good working knowledge of Mogs.  Might be able to provide you with some pointers.  Only concern I would have is lack of title for road travel.

Warren

Looks like he is trying to sell it right where he found it.  In the ditch.

Phil L.

Those are COOL! I have wanted one for a while but, I promised myself I would finish one old truck ane 2 old tractors before buying anything else. then I picked up a 49 ferguison... So starting NOW, no more new old stuff... unless of course it's a good bargan, or needs a good home.

Jon

It's a 404 Unimog, which is a military troop transport type vehicle.
The Unimog you want is a 406. It's much more heavy duty, diesel powered and has all the bells and whistles like front, rear and mid PTO's. 2 stage clutch, 2 hydraulic remotes like on a tractor. 20 speeds forward and 8 reverse. 2wd, 4wd and 4wd with air difflocks. Front Schmidt quick hitch. Also the one in that historical unimog video link that was posted a while back.
The Articulated version of a 406 is called a "Uniknick".
If you could find a 406 in the condition of the 404 on craigslist it would be twice the money.
This is on ebay right now
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-UNIMOG-1979-UNIMOG-WITH-EXTRAS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6315QQihZ018QQitemZ280152131429QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
and the price seams reasonable. I saw a 406 a few months back that went for over $40,000.