Euro 6 Unimog completes new range

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has rolled out the last of its Euro 6 models, with the new Unimog bristling with improvements

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks recently celebrated the start of production of its new all-terrain Unimog, with the model rounding out the division's new Euro 6 range.

A U 5023 4x4 Unimog in Arctic White rolled off the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks production line in Wörth, Germany, on Tuesday, July 15, opening the latest chapter in a model history that stretches back 63 years.

The release follows on from the introduction of the new Unimog implement carrier and the new Econic released over the past year.

According to Yaris Pursun, Head of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, the latest Unimog boasts numerous upgrades.

"The new extreme all-terrain Unimogs set a new benchmark in the off-road sector," he said.

"They impress with their ability to handle every terrain and master every challenge – be it in forest fire-fighting, flood areas or open-cast mining. The Unimog is an all-rounder, and we've been able to further improve its qualities despite the major challenges posed by Euro 6. That's a really fantastic achievement."

The new Unimog is available in two variants – the U 4023 and U 5023 – which boast GVMs of 10.3 tonnes and 14.5 tonnes respectively. The vehicles feature a cab-behind-engine format with a new radiator grille and bumpers and state-of-the-art bi-halogen headlights.

A front camera expands the driver's forward vision and the cabin's heating and air-con system has aslo been improved.

The Euro 6 four-cylinder engine features a revised transmission while upgraded hydraulics and a new PTO can drive implements requiring up to 600Nm.

The Unimog's maintenance intervals have been extended while its off-road credentials have been boosted with a lower centre of gravity, four-wheel compressed-air disc brakes, strengthened axles, and new torsion-bar stabilisers on the front axle.

Mercedes-Benz says the Unimog boasts a 44-degree approach angle, a 51-degree departure angle, a side tilting angle of 38 degrees, a slope climbing ability of 45 degrees and a wading depth of 1200mm.

Euro 6 Unimog completes new range

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