The Unimog More power for fighting forest fires and disaster intervention

Contents

Unimog Product Range 4 – 5Unimog Concept 6 – 7 Unimog U 4000/U 5000 8 – 13Unimog U 20 14 – 17Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 18 – 19Fire Fighting and Rescue Operations 20 – 25Disaster Intervention 26 – 27Economic Efficiency and the Environment 28 – 29Service 30 – 31

The Unimog ConceptGetting through where others give up

Where even four-wheel drive trucks reach their limits, a totally different kind of work and tractor vehicle has to take over: the Unimog. It redefines versatility and viability on four wheels. The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a vehicle in a league of its own. It provides solutions which no other vehicle worldwide can offer. The Unimog is much more versatile than any other vehicle with its attachment and mounting areas at the front, middle and rear. It is also much more at home on off-road terrain than any other vehicle, and can drive at fast speeds on roads as a transporter. The Unimog is an uncompromising professional for uncompromising professionals. It is streets ahead in every situation and on any terrain, such as for fighting forest fires and disaster intervention.

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Unimog Product Range

The Unimog U 20 – compact: It gets through almost everywhere. Its compact dimensions and slender width of only 2.15 m make sure it can get to any job easily. Permanent four-wheel drive, portal axles and coil springs ensure maximum traction, outstanding ground clearance and the greatest possible stability. The U 20 is extremely well-suited for use as a compact fire truck during off-road operations.

The Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 – versatility: It is a professional off-road implement carrier for extremely versatile and cost-effective operations, designed perfectly for a whole variety of jobs, with four body and implement attachment areas, standardised implement interfaces and drives and a heavy-duty mechanical front PTO.

The Unimog U 4000/U 5000 – exceptional off-road: It pro-vides outstanding off-road manoeuvrability for difficult jobs and is fitted with unique heat protection ex factory. The flexible ladder-type frame with tubular cross members guarantees extremely high stability on the road – and ex-treme torsional flexibility off-road. The double three-point mounting for bodies and attachments allows the frame to twist in off-road conditions without exerting additional stress and strain on the mounted bodies and attachments.

The Unimog knows what intervention teams need. And it switches several gears higher with its technol-ogy than any comparable vehicle. This is especially true of the extremely compact Unimog U 20, the highly mobile Unimog U 4000/U 5000 as well as the outstandingly versatile Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500. Additional advantages: any amount of unique details: innovative frame designs, single tyres, portal axles, a tyre pressure control system, state-of-the-art Euro 5 engines and transmission technology.

The Unimog Product Ranges Three Versions, each a class of its own

Fording up to 1.20 m: All technical units stay dry.

The exceptional off-road Unimog U 4000/U 5000

The three Unimog product ranges from left to right:

Unimog U 5000, Unimog U 500 and Unimog U 20

At home in narrow alleys as well as driving off paved roads:

The compact Unimog U 20

As versatile as you need it to be: The Unimog U 300/ U 400/U 500

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Unimog Concept

Whether muddy forest humus or scree: with the Unimog you always arrive at your destination. This is due to its chassis concept – not to be found with any other manufacturer worldwide – which ups your operating strength into a totally different category: exceptional ground clearance, favourable angles of approach and departure, great stability, extremely good climbing ability, excellent traction and a top speed of up to 90 km/h on paved roads.

Transmission. The full-synchromesh electro pneumatic transmission (Telligent®) featuring eight forward and six reverse gears is renowned for being extremely easy to use, smooth running, long life span, great efficiency and being perfectly designed for a wide variety of jobs. The synchromesh quick reversing system EQR ( Electronic Quick Reverse) makes it easy to change directions quickly, for instance when rocking free off-road. And a special off-road transmission with an additional eight

forward and reverse gears guarantees maximum traction at very low speeds from 1 to 15 km/h. As an option, the automated transmission AutomaticShift is available for product ranges U 300/U 400/U 500 and U 4000/U 5000. Perfect for complete concentration when driving on-road, but with a manual mode for flexible off-road driving.

Four-wheel drive. The Unimog comes with four-wheel drive technology which cannot be compared with any other system. On the one hand, engageable positive differential locks in both axles ensure minimum slippage and maximum traction; on the other hand, the long shock courses of its coil-sprung axle suspension ensure that all four wheels always have surface contact.

Single tyres. Unlike normal four-wheel drive trucks with twin tyres fitted at the rear axle, the Unimog has four single tyres. The rear wheels always run in the compressed tracks created by the front wheels. This provides higher traction and less rolling resistance due to the interlocking of the tyre profiles. The large surface contact area of the tyres is easy on the soil by providing lower ground pressure, thus reducing field damage.

Portal axles. The Unimog’s portal axles are designed with the axle tubes and differentials higher than the centre of the wheel. This means you benefit from unusually high ground clearance and can easily drive over even larger obstacles. By having a reduction gear at the gear hub, the full torque takes effect on the ground providing increased traction when crossing difficult country. In addition, the axle steering guide with integrated stabilizers gives the Unimog great di-rectional stability and reduces any tendency to roll and pitch.

1. Wheel-hub drive

2. Centre of wheel

3. Centre of axle

Even when the going gets tough, all four wheels stay in contact with the ground all the time – thanks to the long shock courses of

the coil-sprung suspension

Optimal working and driving speeds for any kind of job with the Unimog’s up to 16 forward and 14 reverse gears

Working gears

Basic gears

Portal axles provide outstanding ground clearance –

even over difficult terrain

The Unimog Concept Unimog Technology

More safety for both vehicle and crew: Its heat shield and self-protection

system allow the Unimog to drive right up to the source of the fire

Coil-sprung axle suspension and thrust tube technology ensure that

all four wheels stay on the ground

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Unimog U 4000/U 5000

The unique off-road capabilities of the Unimog U 4000/U 5000 still have to be surpassed: Its high performance frame concept provides great rigidity for on-road driving and enormous tor-sional flexibility off-road; its superior four-wheel drive concept with thrust tubes and positive differential locks for both axles together with its portal axles ensure outstanding ground clear-ance. Whether in woods or deep snow, through floods, bogs or scree – the Unimog makes sure that crew, materials and heavy equipment get to the work location fast and safely.

The Unimog U 4000/U 5000 Perfect for extreme terrain

Chassis Concept

Tyre pressure control system. Just one more advantage for off-road operation with the Unimog U 4000/U 5000: the optionally available tyre pressure control system Tirecontrol. While on the move it is possible to adjust the tyre pressure to the type of ground, in one or both axles: Easily and quickly, at the push of a button. Reducing the tyre pressure enlarges the tyre’s surface contact, prevents sinking into soft ground and improves traction. This is easier on the soil, saves fuel and also distinctly increases the life of the tyres.

Torsional flexibility. The unsurpassed off-road capabilities of the sturdy Unimog U 4000/U 5000 lie in the torsional flexibility of its frame with tubular cross members. It guar-antees very stable driving on the road, but at the same time provides high torsional flexibility during off-road driving. This is provided by three-point mounting for cab, engine and transmission as well as defined installation points for attachments and bodies all of which allow the Unimog to cope with torsional flexing of up to 30° without difficulty. And the frame’s short overhang comes into its own over steep angles of approach and departure. The low curb weight of the chassis means it can carry heavy payloads of up to 8.2 t.

Fording. Water courses or flooded areas are no obstacle for the Unimog U 4000/U 5000. In the standard version it has a fording depth of up to 80 cm due to its thrust tube technology, air-intake pipe at the height of the cab roof and waterproof technical units. And the optional fording system allows you to confront water depths of up to 1.20 m with no trouble at all and perfectly safely as transmission and axles are protected from seeping water and powdery sand.

1. Fixed bearing on tubular cross members

2. Floating bearing at front and rear

3. Body-platform

Torsionally flexible frame concept and body mounting: Bodies are fitted to

the chassis with twin three-point mounting

Driving through water up to 0.80 or 1.20 m is child’s

play for the Unimog U 4000/U 5000

Safe over any ground: The Unimog reaches any location with its great angles of approach and departure both in front and behind,

its climbing capabilities up to 100 % and fording ability up to 1.20 m

Tirecontrol allows you to adjust the tyre pressure to suit the terrain simply

by pressing a switch while driving

Ramp angle

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44° 51°

1.20 m

Angle of approach and departure

Slope climbing abilityFording depth

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and technical components of the Unimog U 4000/U 5000 have been given additional mechanical protection.

1. A steel shell protects the AdBlue® tank and catalytic converter from mechanical damage from outside. 2. The air dryer is shielded by a steel casing. It is also installed at a higher level to give it greater protection from mechanical damage from outside. 3. All the brake components are also mechanically protected all round. They are arranged so that they are easier to access with a permanently mounted body. The brake relay valve has been given a metal casing instead of the standard synthetic casing.

The rear air chambers have been moved from the frame supports to under the brake unit supports and are protected by a metal casing. An additional advantage: the new position gives body manufacturers a freer hand when designing the body. 4. The battery is protected in a steel casing from heat and mechanical damage from outside. 5. All the connections for important electric and pneumatic functions, hydraulic leads and fuel lines are either made of steel or provided with special fireproof sheathing. More information about the Unimog heat shield is available under www.mercedes-benz.com/unimog-heatprotection

More safety ex factory. The Mercedes-Benz heat shield for the Unimog U 4000/U 5000 includes a safety package spe-cially developed for fire services. It enables the Unimog to drive close to the source of the fire or even briefly through the fire itself. This means that the Unimog comes up to the high standards required by the European Fire Services Standards EN 1846, Class S3 for heavy off-road vehicles. These standards are already taken into account, tested and approved during the development and construction of the vehicles – that is one-stop-shopping of the very best without any conversions at a later date.

The Mercedes-Benz heat shield includes special fire-proof sheathing for all essential electric and pneumatic functions, hydraulic leads and fuel lines. Also, all the important units

Protected components1. AdBlue® tank and catalytic converter2. Air dryer3. Air chambers and brake unit supports4. Battery 5. Cables, fuel lines

Hydraulic system. The powerful hydraulic system has a working pressure of up to 240 bar which can run an oil-driven engine or external controls. This means that it can be used for running permanent consumers as well as for activating implement operations via valves fitted on the implement. Standardised couplings make swapping connections easy and fast without making a mistake. As an option, the front attachment area can be fitted with winch brackets for attaching a hydraulic front winch.

Auxiliary PTOs. The Unimog U 4000/U 5000 is provided with a high speed PTO for use with commercially available hydraulic pumps. This means that it can be used as a compact off-road mobile crane for rescue or relief operations or be used with an attached excavator. Another very high speed PTO is available for connecting fire extinguisher pumps or similar units. The auxiliary PTOs can be switched on and off when the Unimog itself is not running.

SafetyHydraulic System and Auxiliary PTOs

The Mercedes-Benz U 5000 with self-protecting heat shield

Sheathing of all essential cables, fuel and hydraulic lines

The U 4000/U 5000 can provide special equipment ex factory including PTOs suitable for setting up heavy cranes

Heat shield and mechanical protection according to the European Fire Services Standards EN 1846, Class S3 for heavy off-road vehicles

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Clear to read, easy to operate: The Unimog U 4000/U 5000 instrument panel is firmly installed on the steering column, making it really easy to read irrespective of the driver’s position. The clearly structured information sys-tem for the driver provides all the important information he needs. All the operating controls for transmission and implement operation are installed in logical clusters on the central console, easy to reach and easy to understand.

Your advantages at a glance:

Low vibration due to cab’s three-point mounting•

Optional high-roofed double cab with four doors • and four or seven seats

High headroom even when wearing helmets•

Easy to climb in behind the front axle•

Plenty of stowage for equipment and protective • clothing

Round roof hatch for fighting fires from the vehicle•

Good visibility when driving both on and off-road•

Being as versatile as possible on the job. The optional round roof hatch of the Unimog cab makes the crew’s job safer as it allows them to fight the fire directly from the safety of the vehicle. The double seat at the rear of the cab is simply folded down and serves as a safe area to stand on.

Ideal for task forces and crews. The Unimog U 4000/U 5000 in the special version with a double cab provides room for up to seven people and ensures plenty of legroom and headroom, even with helmets on. Four individual seats with air-suspension are available as an option. The integrated air-conditioning or optional park-ing heating makes sure there is a comfortable working temperature for every situation.

Generous stowage is available in the three large compart-ments under the fold-downable rear bench. Tools, protec-tive equipment, and the crew’s personal belongings are easily stowed away safely, but at the same time always handy. Other storage compartments are to be found in the central console and in the pockets of the front doors. The wide opening angle of the rear doors allows passengers to get in and out easily even in touch-and-go situations. On request, the double cab is also available in a tilt-forward version. One other advantage of the double cab: the addi-tional square second roof hatch at the back for airing and ventilating the cab.

Relaxed working. The short-bonnet cab of the Unimog U 4000/U 5000 provides a fantastic all-round view – especially when driving cross-country. The cab is posi-tioned behind the engine and its three-point mounting on rubber elements cushions vibration and jolts. As the seating is positioned behind the front axle a comfortable trip is guaranteed even over bad roads and rough country.

Lower or larger. Because of its low height, the standard driving cab is perfect for driving through low access heights. An enlarged cab is available as an option and it provides even more stowage space and freedom of move-ment; the seats can be adjusted individually and the completely level cab floor makes it easier to pass from one side to the other. Both cabs can be fitted either with individual or double seats.

Driver Cab and Ergonomic Aspects

A direct comparison between the standard cab and the enlarged cab The cab can be fitted with optional air-conditioning The double cab of the Unimog U 4000/U 5000 provides enough room for up to seven people Generous stowage space under the fold-downable rear seat

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The U 20 is especially manoeuvrable with its short wheel-base. And with its overall height of only 2.9 m and vehicle width of only 2.15 m it gets through almost everywhere. Permanent four-wheel drive, portal axles and coil springs provide maximum traction, outstanding ground clearance and the greatest possible stability. The manoeuvrable Unimog U 20 is just as suitable for extinguishing fires in the narrow streets of old cities as for fighting fires away from paved roads.

The Unimog U 20Compact and manoeuvrable

Unimog U 20

The Unimog U 20 always gets through with its

compact dimensions and short wheelbase

Compact. The Unimog U 20 is the smallest and most manoeuvrable single-tyred off-road vehicle with four-wheel drive in the class from 7.5 to 10 t. With its short wheelbase of only 2.7 m the Unimog U 20 achieves a turning circle of only 12.6 m; and with its overall height of only 2.9 m it manages to drive under even low access points – but it still has enough room for a mounted body of up to 3.6 m in length and a high payload of 4.7 t.

Off-road capabilities. The Unimog U 20 has all the typical Unimog features and is able to cope with operations over difficult terrain. Permanent four-wheel drive with differential locks on both front and rear axles provides maximum traction. Due to its portal axles, the U 20 has a very slim width but at the same time it has very high ground clearance. The short wheelbase of 2.70 m and short overhang give it an excellent angle of approach and departure which allows it to overcome obstacles, ditches or embankments easily. The Telligent® transmission with up to 16 forward and 14 reverse gears also increases its manoeuvrability even when carrying heavy attached or mounted implements. A genunine Unimog: Its off-road capabilities make the Unimog U 20 a reliable assistant even a long way from paved roads

With its width of only 2.15 m the U 20 is also a reliable partner in

the narrow streets of old cities

Vehicle Concept

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Mounting Points and Cab

Forward control cab. The forward control cab with room for a crew of up to three is a mass-produced all-steel construction of galvanized steel and extremely corrosion resistant. Excellent visibility provided by the front mirror and low dashboard make driving safer – especially when roads are very narrow. The individually adjustable steering column makes handling the vehicle

easier in every situation. And the optional air-sprung driving seat increases driving and working comfort just as much as the optional air-conditioning. The cab can also be tipped forward simply and easily for mainte-nance work.

Ergonomic and clearly structured. The forward control cab with three seats

Hydraulic system. The powerful hydraulic system of the Unimog U 20 plays a vital role in its outstanding versatility. The optional hydraulic package consists of two independent hydraulic circuits with 24 or 48/l a minute feed volume as well as 200 or 400bar working pressure.

Standardised, flat-sealing, non-dripping hydraulic connec-tors, colour and number coded, make changing implements child’s play. And the float position for each valve can be adjusted individually. The electronically controlled hydraulic functions are just as simple and are soon done intuitively.

Implements needing a great deal of power such as waste water pumps, sweepers, snow cutters or generators are best driven by the powerful engine-driven, load adjustable front PTO with a standard configuration. Fire extinguisher centri-fugal pumps are run off the auxiliary transmission PTO and winches, generators and hydraulically-run implements with the hydraulic system.

The straight frame of U 20 allows fire truck box bodies to be mounted simply and quickly.

Coloured and number coded hydraulic connectors allow implements to be

changed quickly

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The Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 has three attachment areas as well as one mounting area, also with three pos-sibilities. In other words: it is a uniquely variable platform for combinations of various implements for very different purposes. That is what makes it so cost-effective – not just as a fire truck but also as a universal implement carrier for very economical all year round operation.

The Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 The professional implement carrier

Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500

Panoramic cab. With its deep windscreen and steeply angled bonnet, the U 300/U 400/U 500 state of-the-art panoramic cab offers an unimpeded view of the area in front of the vehicle, as well as of the coupling points or attached implements, thus making working safer. Deep side windows combined with the large rear window offer an outstanding all-round view of all working zones, when attaching and detaching implements or during operation.

System and implement-carrying expertise. The strength of the Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 lies in its concept as implement-carrier. It has three attachment areas: the front mounting plate for implements run off the front PTO such as front-mounted sweepers or snow cutters, or between the axles and at the rear. The additional mounting area of the Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 has three options: Existing implements can be installed on the body or fitted directly to the ball-type fastening points and permanent bodies or seasonally changing implements can be fitted directly

strong traction needed for instance when re-railing derailed rolling stock.

Off-road capability. As a genuine Unimog, the U 300/U 400/U 500 can do everything a Unimog needs to be able to do in off-road conditions. Its portal axles and permanent four-wheel drive play their part just like the off-road reduction gear or the optional tyre pressure control system Tirecontrol.

Hydraulic system. The powerful hydraulic system is crucial to the Unimog’s high workload when operat-ing multiple implements. With two circuits each in the working hydraulic and power hydraulic circuits, the Unimog U 300/U 400/ U 500 is able to run a total of four hydraulic circuits used independently of one another at the same time – the ideal starting point for the Unimog’s versatile operations.

onto the straight side members of the U 300/U 400/U 500 frame. Its high maximum weight of up to 15 t means that the Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 has especially high payload reserves.

Recovery service. Rescuing derailed rolling stock is an important task for railway operators. And it is also a job for the Unimog. Acting as a train, it reliably takes the rescue crew directly to where they are needed – first by road and then for the final straight by rail: Here the narrow gauge and the retractable rail guide allow the Unimog to travel along the rail track – the motive power comes directly via the vehicles wheels. When used as a recovery train, the Unimog also carries hydraulic equip-ment to get the train back on track as well as equipment such as generators or welding equipment which can be run directly off the Unimog’s front PTO or the auxiliary PTOs. As an option, the road-rail Unimog can also be fitted with a torque converter to provide the extremely

The Unimog U 300/U 400/U 500 is famous

for its outstanding off-road performance

Vehicle Concept

Outstanding all-round view through the low-drawn front windscreen,

deep side windows and large rear window

For road-rail recovery operations With two circuits each in the working hydraulic and power hydraulic circuits, four

implements can be operated at the same time and independently of one another

24 + 48 l/min, 240 bar Circuit I + Circuit II

72 l/min, 240 bar Sum of circuits I + II

90 l/min, 280 barCircuit IV – VarioPower®

opened circuit

125 l/min, 300 barKreis III – VarioPower®

closed circuit

48 l/min, 200 barCircuit I

Working hydraulics

Working hydraulics

Power hydraulics

Power hydraulics

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Fire Fighting and Rescue Operations

Fire truck with tank with the new DIN standard • TLF 10/20 based on the Unimog U 20: Compact, manoeuvrable, off-roader; vehicle width 2.15 m; overall weight under 10 t, tank capacity: 2,000 l. Especially cost-effective, also in historical cities with narrow streets. Forest fire truck TLF 20/50, model “Brandenburg”, • based on the Unimog U 5000: With 5,000 litres of water, fast intervention equipment, foldable water

cannon on the roof and Unimog heat shield installed ex factory to EN 1846 and XPS 61-518 standards. A further special feature: The torsion-free mounting of the body allows extreme twisting of the chassis up to 30° axle articulation. The tyre pressure control system Tirecontrol prevents the heavy vehicle from sinking into the sandy ground in Mark Brandenburg.

It has not rained a drop for weeks. One spark is all it takes and soon whole regions are threatened by a flam-ing inferno. And the dictate of the moment for all the professional forest firefighters is: every second counts. And their Unimog – thanks to its unparalleled dynamics and powerful striking power during off-road operations – is the ideal vehicle of choice in those regions of Europe with an extremely high fire risk. Everywhere in regions away from paved roads where fires have to be contained quickly and effectively, the Unimog makes effective use of its strength. From Germany to Portugal, from France to Croatia.

The Unimog on the Job.Rescuer, firefighter, recovery specialist and protector – both on and off the road

The Unimog U 20 as TLF 10/20 in

accordance with DIN standards

Germany:Over 23,000 forest fires have been registered in Germany since 1990. One of the regions most at risk is Brandenburg. This is due to its extensive pine woods and sandy ground. As a result, the EU Commission has put Brandenburg in the highest European forest fire category. This German state is therefore on par with Southern France, Corsica, Southern Spain and Portugal as far as fire risk is concerned.

Forest fire truck TLF 20/50 model “Brandenburg” based on the U 5000

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Fire Fighting and Rescue Operations

Operating conditions in the Mediterranean region:

High temperatures in summer•

Long lasting dry periods•

Strong winds•

Easily inflammable Mediterranean vegetation • (pine and stone pine woods)

Dry sandy ground with low water storage capacity•

Impassable terrain, poor traffic infrastructure, • large areas of woodland

Unimog U 5000 with heat shield and self-protection package according to the French standard NF S 61-518 The Unimog U 5000 with outstanding off-road capabilities crossing

difficult terrain

Strong team: Unimog U 400 and Unimog U 500 working together on the Iberian

Peninsula

France:More than 150,000 km2 of wooded areas between Corsica, Côte d’Azur, Provence and Bordeaux form a continuous threat to man and the animal world. More than 1,000 Unimogs equipped for fighting forest fires help to keep the danger at bay.

Unimog U 5000 with standard cab and a tank capacity • of up to 6,000 l Unimog U 5000 with a double cab and a tank capacity • of 4,000 l Conventional construction as fire-proofed fire truck • with heat shield package according to the French stand-ards NF S 61-518 and practical roof hatch especially designed for fighting fires from inside the vehicle

Italy:Fighting forest fires in Italy is mainly tackled by the State Forestry Department. This makes use of all Unimog product ranges with various exchangeable bodies so they are frequently used all year round, i. e. for instance with municipal hydraulic systems or for winter service. In addi-tion, the Unimog is also used by municipal fire services:

U 20 as a small, compact and manoeuvrable fire truck • with tank (TLF) U 500 as a fire truck with tank for Alpine regions• U 20 with box body for disaster intervention•

Cyprus:The extensively wooded areas on the mountainous area round Troodos and the limestone mountains along the northern coast are important nature reserves and tourist attractions. There is a high risk of forest fires due to hot dry summers and strong erratic winds.

Used here are: Unimog U 500 with especially custom-• ized equipment such as floor spraying jets – for self-protection or for fighting grass and ground fires

Spain and Portugal: More than 250 Unimog U 4000/U 5000 both as crew • transporters with double cab or as patrol vehicles for fighting forest fires Numerous additional Unimog U 400 or Unimog U 500 • as year-round service vehicles: winter service, res-cue vehicles for disaster intervention or for technical assistance

The Unimog U 20 carrying the colours for especially cost-effective

year-round service

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The Unimog U 5000 belonging to the Trutnov/CZ Fire Service in the Sudeten Mountains. The performance of the integrated pump is 40 bar with 250 l/min

high pressure and 8 bar with 2,400 l/min low pressure

The Unimog U 20 fighting a forest fire in Austria

Croatia:2,000 kilometres of coastline are threatened by forest fires especially in summer. On the job are:

Unimog U 20: Especially compact and manoeuvrable, • time-tried in forest and wild fires, as well as for fire-fighting in the narrow streets of old Croatian towns and villages Unimog U 500, with 2,700 or 3,800 l water and 200 l • foam as well as a combined normal and high pressure pump and Unimog U 500 with 2,700 l water and CAFS technology for getting the maximum extinguishing effect for a minimum of extinguishing agents

Czech Republic:Dry summer months and hard winters with metre-high snow in the Sudeten Mountains – but the Unimog can be relied on:

Unimog U 5000 with a double cab for a crew of up to • seven firefighters, high payload, four-wheel drive, high ground clearance Tank capacity 3,000 l water and 400 l foam.• In the cab, the back of the rear row of seats is fitted • with special breathing apparatus; on the front of the vehicle an electric self-rescuing winch has been installed. Total weight: 14.1 t

Austria:The special topographical conditions with high Alpine mountain regions and river valleys with a high flood risk mean that the fire service needs to use off-road vehicles.

Among others, the outstanding off-road U 5000 with • its crane, equipment case and rescue winch is used for rescue and recovery operations. The Unimog U 20 with a firefighting crew cab for either • 1 + 8 or 1 + 5 persons integrated in its body is used for putting out fires or for technical assistance in closely built-up residential areas or off-road regions. Unimog U 400 as a road-rail recovery train and U 500 to • carry heavy equipment with a large crane

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When every second counts, the Unimog can make the most of its unique potential as it is able to do so much more than any other vehicle. Uncompromising and reliable technology makes it a universal tool which helpers in critical regions all round the world would not like to do without. Even where there are floods, the Unimog gets through as it is able to ford depths of up to 1.20 m.

The Unimog for Disaster Intervention

Ready to get going at any time. The borderline between crisis and catastrophe can be very fine. To overcome the one and prevent the other it is necessary to have a team of men and machine that work well together. For years the Unimog has been standing on the front line. Whether it involves earthquakes, forest fires, floods or whirlwinds, the tasks waiting to be done are similar: protection, rescuing, recovery operations, care, clearing the way and cleaning up. Fire services, police, technical assistance and relief organisations all rely on the Unimog’s extreme reliability, off-road capabilities and versatility. Day after day. All over the world.

In a crisis every second counts. The right equipment has to be taken fast and safely to where it is needed. Here the Unimog can really make the best use of its talents. For instance, during a flood, with its fording ability through water of up to 1.20 m deep; or driving over soggy dykes with the tyre pressure control system which increases the surface contact area of the tyres, improves traction and thus protects the sensitive top of the dyke. This means that the Unimog can take helpers safely to the critical area, bring necessary provisions for the population as a transporter, act as a mobile workshop or a mobile command headquarters.

Fire, water or earthquakes in inaccessible areas, accidents in tunnels or on railway tracks – sometimes the most difficult task proves to be getting to the trapped people. The Unimog can cope with any obstacles – whether as a road-rail vehicle for recovering rolling stock, a special-ised tunnel recovery vehicle or a fast transporter with hydraulic connections for recovery equipment – and of course, also as an off-road first-aid ambulance with up to four stretchers.

There seem to be more and more natural disasters, where tonnes of snow, slush or scree block the roads or cut villages off from the outside world. But the Unimog still manages to get through with its uncompromising four-wheel drive, powerful engines and versatile implements and equipment so that technical services, doctors or fire services can quickly follow. Clearing and cleaning imple-ments can be attached quickly and easily – from snow cutters and ploughs to sweeping and spraying units. From the first to the last minute the Unimog plays its part.

Disaster Intervention

Unimog U 5000 with a double crew cab and short flatbed as a tractor vehicle for boat trailers for saving boats in distress at sea

Power package: The Unimog uses its own hydraulic system to run rescue

equipment such as shears and expanders

With its special fording protection, even water

that is 1.20 m deep is no obstacle for the Unimog

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Der Prozentsatz im Zeitraum 1990 bis 2009 ist mehr als beeindruckend.

Stickoxide (NO2) Reduktion um 86 %

Kohlenmonoxide (CO) Reduktion um 87 %

Kohlenwasserstoffe (HC) Reduktion um 81 %

Partikelemission (PM) Reduktion um 94 %

Der Prozentsatz im Zeitraum 1990 bis 2009 ist mehr als beeindruckend.

Nitrogen oxide (NO2) Reduktion um 86 %

Carbon monoxide (CO) Reduktion um 87 %

Hydrocarbon (HC) Reduktion um 81 %

Solids (PM) Reduktion um 94 %

Economic Efficiency and the Environment

Economic Efficiency and the Environment

Reliability. Direct injection, three valve technology, turbo charger, intercooler, high torque increase, wide constant performance range and high performance reserves: with low-maintenance Euro 5 engines you have state-of-the-art technology – and are equipped perfectly for very varied operations. Performance potential: from 110 kW (150 hp) to 210 kW (286 hp). Transmission. With its electro pneumatic gear unit with up to 24 forward and 22 reverse gears for speeds ranging from 0.1–90 km/h – the Unimog can produce optimal engine performance wherever needed: both on the road or for your implements.

Engine control. The right engine characteristic just by pressing a button: You can profit from the elastic speed control in the driving mode for on-road driving and transport operations. The working mode guarantees only minimal speed deviations when off-road or using implements, even when the strain varies.

Always prepared. Operative up to –30° C thanks to the insulating composite fibre material, reinforced battery for very reliable starting, heated air dryer for the brake system, fuel and engine pre-warming and heated windscreen.

Advantages of the BlueTec® engines

Kind both to the environment and your purse. • Reduced pollutant emissions lower fuel consumption

Long working life for all parts•

First class resale value•

Compliance with Euro 5 standards without an • additional diesel particle filter

Uncompromisingly Clean with Euro 5

Nitrogen oxide (NO2)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Hydrocarbon (HC)

Solids (PM)

The heart of the Unimog – its modern Euro 5 engines which combine efficient power development, low fuel consumption and exemplary environmental compatibility. They give the Unimog its power of up to 210 kW. And at the same time you have the choice between a driv-ing and working mode, depending on the job. What is particularly pioneering is BlueTec®, the Mercedes-Benz diesel technology. SCR diesel technology doesn’t just optimize your fuel consumption; it also reduces pollutant emissions and easily comes up to the European exhaust standards Euro 5 – without needing an additional diesel particle filter.

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Other information and the current Unimog eNewsletter are available in the internet under: www.mercedes-benz.com/unimog

You can order the eNewsletter directly with the post-card. Simply enter your e-mail address on the reverse side and then you will always be up-to-date.

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Worldwide Service from Mercedes-Benz

Where there is a Unimog on the road, then we are not far away. Thanks to more than 1,000 service stations worldwide, your Unimog partner is easy to reach when you need him. With vehicle maintenance and other services which are just as reliable, flexible and progressive as the Mercedes-Benz Unimog itself. From our fast spare-parts service to repairs and maintenance up to a made-to-measure financing or leasing offer. And not just for your Unimog itself, but also for a whole range of bodies and implements. You can really rely on us.

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Concerning the details in this brochure: the products may have undergone slight changes after the editorial deadline of this brochure. We, the manufacturers, reserve the right to make any

constructional changes, design alterations, colour modifications as well as changes to the scope of delivery during the delivery period, as long as the changes or modifications are not unreasonable

for the customer. The salesman and/or manufacturer are not legally bound as long as they describe the order or the ordered articles with symbols or numbers. The pictures in this brochure may

also contain accessories or special fittings that do not belong to the standard scope of delivery. Colour modifications are due to typographical causes. This printed matter may also contain models

and customer services that are not available in individual countries. Statements concerning statutory, legal and tax regulations and the implications thereof are only valid for the Federal Republic

of Germany prior to the deadline of this brochure. Please consult your Unimog Partner with respect to the latest binding regulations and stipulations and their implications.

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