From: Greg (czechsix@cox.net)
Date: Tue Oct 01 2002 - 11:56:25 PDT
As always, the US military will buy small quantities of specialized vehicles
for jobs, which is why the Moffet Field trucks probably were sourced.
Possibly U-1100's or something similiar.
The standard model Unimog used by the US military is the SEE tractor (Small
Emplacement Excavator), seen with front loader and a folding backhoe. The
chassis was the last variant of the "406" series, and as such, carries the
"419" designation. Slightly more power, better braking, some design
modifications. But when you get down to it, it's still an old design that
does the job.
The "404" model (Unimog S) is a gasoline engine, and was the only gas
powered model built by M-B. All other Unimog models are Diesel powered.
The Unimog S is a bit light to carry any implements on it - does a great job
carrying cargo over rough terrain, but it wouldn't last under the loading of
a heavy hydraulic set up. It's still one of the most popular Unimogs out
there, due to price, availability of parts, and ease of maintenance. Then
again, many of the 404 owners eventually start getting the urge to move up
to something more industrial, and wind up purchasing a Diesel Unimog -
either a 406 or a 416.
Regards,
Greg
Vista, CA
Best damned Rhodesian Ridgeback in the world:
(and not just because she bit Mark P. in the leg..)
Mzirand. 2.27.90-4.17.01
RIP
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Grammont" <islander@midmaine.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] hummer, H2 number two only in design age
> Hi Dave,
>
> >There are five Seabee UniMogs at the former NAS Moffet Field in
California
> >that have scraper blades in front and backhoes in back they are very
short
> >wheelbase but look great wonder if they are new Freightliner UniMogs.
>
> Small numbers of special purpose Mogs have been used by several branches
> of the US military for years now. For example, the USAF (or Air National
> Guard, I don't know for sure) uses the Mog with snowblower to clear
> runways. I recently saw one at a base a couple of hours drive from me in
> fact. I have also seen Army engineers using the backhoe Mog on a job
> they did in my home town (great work too!). These are all older Mogs
> and, if I have the numbers right, are based on the 404 model.
>
> Steve
>
>
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