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Ranks among the top positions.

For the necessary in-plant shunting work with heavy wagons, the Mercedes‑Benz car plant relies on five road-rail Unimog.

Unimog instead of a locomotive

The new two-way Unimog U 423 with ZAGRO conversion at the port of Königs Wusterhausen ensures safety and efficiency on ten kilometres of railway track thanks to its automatic track monitoring.

Versatility built in from the start

Bayernhafen Regensburg is the hub for freight transport throughout eastern Bavaria. That calls for an all-rounder capable of towing, lifting, spreading or cutting clearance profiles.

The rescue shuttle.

Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Indonesia uses a road-rail Unimog U 423 from ZAGRO as an innovative rescue vehicle.

The Unimog – an expert on rail tracks

On the premises of the Société de Garage de Morsbach (SGM) they rely on the Unimog U 423, because no other vehicle performs the job of shunting freight wagons better.

Tandem in the tunnel.

In Amsterdam, GVB relies on specially adapted road-rail Unimog. The all-rounder for rail and road can be coupled with other Unimog – together they can manoeuvre train weights of up to 2,000 t.

Maneuver up to 1,000 t

Road-rail Unimog U 423 takes on shunting operations at HaBeMa Futtermittel.

A sensible solution.

Bayer relies on the road-rail Unimog U 423 for its plant traffic.

Power pack on rails

The 2-way Unimog U 432 assists the employees of Stadtwerke Schweinfurt with cargo handling at the port.

A Unimog replaces two shunting locomotives.

For DW Schwellen GmbH, the Unimog U 423 with ZAGRO two-way equipment is indispensable as a loading and shunting vehicle.

Clean-up man on the rails

In Hanover, a Unimog U 423 tows DB trains into the wash facility or shunts individual wagons for maintenance.
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Workhorse and fun vehicle

The fifth Unimog decade brought not only new model series but also the award "Off‑roader of the Year".

Unimog nonplus ultra

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Unimog, Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks and Hellgeth Engineering are presenting the most luxurious and most powerful Unimog of all time.

Unimog as a milking express in agriculture

A Unimog U 25 of the 402 model series with 25 hp, a closed cab and a wheelbase of 2,120 mm takes care of milk logistics.

Unimog history

Learn more about the legendary all-rounder and the highlights of its eventful history.

Off on holiday

When an airport's infrastructure requires operating particularly manoeuvrable, flexibly reconfigurable and fast all-wheel-drive vehicles for facility management, the Unimog is the preferred choice.

Memories of the folding roof

When the Unimog still had a folding top.

Top exports and powerhouses

In the third decade, Unimog model series were created that, like the U 1300 L, still convince fans and users today.

Engineering craftsmanship and pioneering spirit

For 75 years now the Unimog has stood like no other vehicle for efficiency, flexibility and legendary off-road capabilities. The foundation for this success story was laid by the engineers Albert Friedrich, Heinrich Rößler and Hans Zabel.

Welded together

The third MB-trac returns to the Unimog-Museum after an extensive restoration carried out by apprentices from Unimog service partner Schmahl Landtechnik.

Successful models and added performance

For 75 years now the Unimog has stood for efficiency, flexibility and legendary off‑road capabilities like no other vehicle. In the 1960s the extensive product range was developed that still defines the all‑wheel‑drive professional today.

Icon of agriculture.

The iconic MB-trac tractor from Daimler continues to captivate generations of farmers to this day.

Family legend

On 19 March 1949, history was made with the delivery of the first Unimog. Among the first recipients was Karl Riker, a World War veteran and owner of a schnapps distillery in Hößlinswart. He was also one of the first to create unforgettable memories with the all-rounder.

Tinker. Believe. And move.

Together with his three friends, Pastor Markus Lettner restored five Unimog. What began as technical help developed into a great friendship. And it was all thanks to the versatile all-rounder on wheels from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

Trade fairs & events

The Alpine Caretakers

The Unimog Maestro

Experiences, advice, videos about applications and historical footage: Stefano Bagnasacco's YouTube channel "Unimog Italy" aims to bring the Unimog community together and spread knowledge about this versatile multi-purpose vehicle.

Unimog U 411 in the racing game Gran Turismo 7

The racing simulation Gran Turismo 7 brings the legendary Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 411 to virtual racetracks for the first time. Known for its robustness, all-wheel drive and iconic design, the historic all-rounder now bridges past and the digital future. Players experience realistic driving physics, impressive agility and the fascination of a globally admired off-road icon directly on their screens.

30 years of Actros

Since the Actros came onto the market in 1996, the Mercedes‑Benz Trucks flagship has repeatedly drawn attention with remarkable innovations — and in doing so has played a decisive role in shaping the development of modern delivery traffic. In the year of its 30th anniversary, we look back.
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