This page will contain external links about Unimog, as they become available.UnimogUnimogThe Unimog (from the German "UNIversal-MOtor-Gerät", meaning "universal motor machine/equipment") is a series of trucks from Daimler-Benz designed shortly after WWII, originally to be used as slow-moving tractors for Germany's turnip harvest. They feature very high ground clearance — greater than the Humvee — made possible by portal gears that allow the axles and transmission to be higher than the tires' centers. Unimogs also feature a flexible frame that allows the tires a wide range of vertical movement to allow the truck to comfortably drive over extremely uneven terrain, even meter-high boulders. Unimogs have been used by many different militaries, including the German and Swiss armies. They are also used extensively by the South African National Defence Force and the New Zealand Army. One of the more popular Unimog models with the largest single design production run is the Unimog 404, produced in troop carrier and radio box variants and powered by a 2 liter waterproofed Mercedes-Benz petrol engine that produced as much as 80 horsepower (60 kW) in the most common versions of this model. All other Unimog models are driven by a diesel powerplant varying from 80 horsepower to upwards of 280 horsepower (205 kW). New Unimogs can be purchased on all major continents, however North American models are officially limited to the UGN series sold through Freightliner dealerships. Specifications (Unimog 404)
Specifications Unimog U5000 BM436.430 (Short Wheel Base Single Cab)
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New Unimogs can be purchased on all major continents, however North American models are officially limited to the UGN series sold through Freightliner dealerships. Waterford Airport and the Port of Waterford are two important infrastructural sites in presenting the city as a regional city and centre. All other Unimog models are driven by a diesel powerplant varying from 80 horsepower to upwards of 280 horsepower (205 kW). Several important roads in Ireland meet at Waterford, the N9 road is the main road to Dublin (via the N7 road) and also passes Kilkenny, Carlow, and Kildare, among others. One of the more popular Unimog models with the largest single design production run is the Unimog 404, produced in troop carrier and radio box variants and powered by a 2 liter waterproofed Mercedes-Benz petrol engine that produced as much as 80 horsepower (60 kW) in the most common versions of this model. The city is an important transport centre, the Iarnrod Eireann railway system has lines to Dublin, Limerick and Wexford. They are also used extensively by the South African National Defence Force and the New Zealand Army. Waterford Institute of Technology is a modern college located in the city and was founded in 1970, the city is also the location of several other noted colleges and schools. Unimogs have been used by many different militaries, including the German and Swiss armies. The most famous product of the city is Waterford Crystal which originated when a glassmaking factory was opened in the city in 1783. Unimogs also feature a flexible frame that allows the tires a wide range of vertical movement to allow the truck to comfortably drive over extremely uneven terrain, even meter-high boulders. Waterford is also an important education and industrial centre, and like other coastal cities this has had an impact in the economy and society. They feature very high ground clearance — greater than the Humvee — made possible by portal gears that allow the axles and transmission to be higher than the tires' centers. 8,305) and the city borders County Kilkenny and County Waterford which have 11,459 and 18,353 respectively near the city boundaries. The Unimog (from the German "UNIversal-MOtor-Gerät", meaning "universal motor machine/equipment") is a series of trucks from Daimler-Benz designed shortly after WWII, originally to be used as slow-moving tractors for Germany's turnip harvest. Waterford's effective population is much larger than this, with many people living in the towns and villages surrounding the city: the largest of these is Tramore (pop. reverse: 14.569/10.101/6.660/4.900/3.330/2.309/1.522/1.120. Statistics from the Central Statistics Office Census 2002 show that the population within the city is 44,594, whilst the greater urban population is 46,736. forward: 9.570/6.635/4.375/3.219/2.188/1.517/1.000/0.736. In the early 20th century John Redmond was MP for Waterford and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, which almost achieved home rule and a new parliament for Ireland. transmission gearing
engine: 4.8 litre straight 4 Turbocharged OM924LA 218 HP (160 kW)
departure: 53 degrees. This was ended abruptly by Oliver Cromwell, who brought the country back firmly under British rule; his nephew Henry Ireton finally took Waterford in 1651. approach: 44 degrees. Waterford remained a Catholic city and participated in the confederation of Kilkenny which was an attempt to break away from English rule. on a side slope: not published. In time, Lord Mountjoy was granted entry to the city and the citizens pledged their loyalty anew. traverse angle: not published
1200 mm (optional equipment). During the Reformation under King Henry VIII and his successors, Waterford remained loyal to the crown; but upon the coronation of James VI of Scotland as king of England in 1603, the citizens participated in an uprising that was common to the coastal cities of Munster and refused entry to Mountjoy, the king's lord deputy, who had just secured the surrender of Hugh O'Neill. fording 800 mm (standard)
tires: 365/85 R 20.5. Throughout the medieval period, Waterford was Ireland's second city after Dublin. gross weight: 11,800 kg. Waterford and Dublin were declared royal cities, and belonged to the king, not Strongbow; Dublin was declared capital of Ireland. empty weight: 4,300 kg. In 1171, Henry II of England became the first English king to set foot in an Irish city, by landing with a large fleet at Waterford; he did so to ensure that Ireland became an English colony and not a rival Norman country. turning radius: 14.5 m. This was the introduction of the Anglo-Normans into Ireland. wheelbase: 2336 mm. In 1170 MacMorrough allied himself with Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (Strongbow); together they besieged and took Waterford after a desperate defence. height: 2740 mm. He was trying to secure the large centres in order to advance his claim for high king of Ireland. length: 5410 mm. In 1137, Diarmuid MacMorrough, king of Leinster, failed in an attempt to take Waterford. track width: 1920 mm. This was important as it became increasingly obvious that the control of the Viking ports, gave potential Irish High Kings, greater access to international trade, and man power. width: 2474 mm. During the late tenth and early eleventh centuries, the rise of the Brian Boru saw Waterford and a number of other Viking ports, being firmly brought under the control of the Ua Briain dynasty. discontinued: In Production. According to the Irish annals, the Vikings re-established themselves in Ireland at Waterford in 914 and built what would be Ireland's first city. introduced: 2002. Waterford and all the other longphorts were vacated in 902, the Vikings having being driven out by the native Irish. reverse: 20.12/11.09. A longphort was established at Waterford in 853. forward: 14.93/8.23/4.47/2.46/1.52/1.0. Soon the Vikings over-wintered in Ireland at ships' havens called Longphorts. transmission gearing
engine: 2.2 litre straight 6 SOHC (Mercedes Benz M180) 80 HP (60 kW)
departure: 46 degrees. John Condon (1901 - 1915) Youngest soldier to die on the Allied side in WWI. approach: 45 degrees. Peter O'Connor (1874 - ?) Olympic Champion Jumper & Long Jump record holder. on a side slope: 42 degrees. Thomas Francis Meagher (1823 - 1867) Irish Patriot. traverse angle
fording (w/o equipment): 800 mm (31.5 in). Margaret Aylward (1810 - 1889) Founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith. ground clearance: 400 mm (15.7 in). Thomas Wyse (1791 - 1862) Politician and Diplomat. fuel: 2 x 60 litre (15.9 US gal). Patricks Day as a Universal Feast Day). tires: 10.5 x 20 (DOT). (Responsible for the introduction of St. gross weight: 4400 kg (9700 lb). Luke Wadding (1588 - 1657) Franciscan Historian and Theologian. empty weight: 2900 kg (6390 lb). Peter Lombard (1555 - 1625) Archbishop of Armagh. turning radius: 13 m (42.6 ft). wheelbase: 2900 mm (114 in). cargo bed: 3000 by 2000 mm (118 by 78 in), 2130 by 2080 mm (84 by 82 in) with double-cab. height: 2190 mm (86 in), cab height: 1600 mm (63 in). length: 4900 mm. width: 2130 mm (84 in). discontinued: 1980. introduced: 1955. |