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Unimog U5000 For Sale, Rugged Terrain Not Included

For those seeking some properly serious off-roading, Unimog Australia has one 2012-compliance U5000 ready and waiting for you to take off into the unknown. It didn't drive all the way here from its German factory (although it probably could if


For those seeking some properly serious off-roading, Unimog Australia has one 2012-compliance U5000 ready and waiting for you to take off into the unknown.

It didn't drive all the way here from its German factory (although it probably could if it wanted to), the U5000 has some mighty impressive features.

While the engine is good for just 160kW at 2200rpm, it twists out 810Nm of torque from its Mercedes 4.8 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel, at just 1200rpm.

The gearbox is a dual-range eight-speed that will allow a cruising speed of a dizzying 100km/h. But, weighing in at 4.3 tonnes for the short-wheelbase, that's probably fast enough. 

The chassis is made of up two U-shaped sections allowing the chassis to flex while the "portal" axles mean that the ground clearance is an impressive 476mm, aided by gigantic 365/80 tyres.

It can climb and descend 45 degree angles and the brake calipers are also sealed away for their protection.

If you have the right options, the tyre pressure can be controlled from the cockpit to best suit the terrain, the big tyre pack can provide yet more clearance.

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