Unimog Models , Complete Technical Encyclopedia

The Unimog is one of the most diverse families of utility vehicles ever produced. From the humble 1946 prototype conceived in postwar Germany to the powerful Euro VI models of today, every generation of Unimog has shared the same core philosophy: maximum versatility through intelligent engineering. This encyclopedia gathers the complete technical history of every model series, with detailed specifications and production histories.

The range has evolved dramatically over eight decades. Early models like the Boehringer 70200 and the 401 series were simple agricultural tools, built to replace draft animals in the fields of a recovering Germany. By the 1960s and 1970s, the Unimog family had diversified into dozens of variants serving agriculture, the military, fire services, railways, and municipal work. The iconic 404 series alone served in more than fifty countries.

Today the Unimog exists in two distinct families. The off-road range, headed by the U5023 with 299 hp and portal axles derived from the original 1946 design, tackles the most extreme terrain on the planet. The implement carrier range, from the compact U216 to the versatile U530, serves municipalities across Europe with unmatched efficiency. Browse every model below, from the very first prototype to the latest generation.

Unimog 1946

Unimog 1946

1946

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog 1946 (1946): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Boehringer Unimog U25, modèle 70200 produit de 1948 à 1951

Boehringer Unimog U25, modèle 70200 produit de 1948 à 1951

1948-1951

Technical encyclopedia of the Boehringer Unimog U25, modèle 70200 produit de 1948 à 1951 (1948-1951): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog U25 Series U2010 produit de 1951 à 1953

Unimog U25 Series U2010 produit de 1951 à 1953

1951-1956

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog U25 Series U2010 produit de 1951 à 1953 (1951-1956): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog U25 series U401, produced from 1953 to 1956

Unimog U25 series U401, produced from 1953 to 1956

1953-1956

The Unimog U401 made its debut as a Mercedes-Benz vehicle in 1953. The three-pointed star appeared on the front grille for the first time. Discover its specifications.

Unimog 404

Unimog 404

1955-1980

In 1955, Daimler-Benz built the first Unimog S of the 404 series. It had a long wheelbase and was designed for military use. Discover its history and specifications.

Unimog series 411

Unimog series 411

1956-1974

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 411 (1956-1974): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog U25 series U402, produced from 1953 to 1956

Unimog U25 series U402, produced from 1953 to 1956

1957-1963

The 402 series introduced a long wheelbase of 2,120 mm, which made the Unimog increasingly well suited to civilian use from 1953 onwards.

Unimog series 406

Unimog series 406

1963-1989

With the 406 series, Daimler-Benz created a range of versatile Unimogs capable of working both on-road and off-road, opening up entirely new possibilities for the vehicle.

Unimog series 421

Unimog series 421

1963-1980

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 421 (1963-1980): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog series 416, U80, U90, U90 T, U100, U100 T, U1100, U110T, U125

Unimog series 416, U80, U90, U90 T, U100, U100 T, U1100, U110T, U125

1965-1994

The Unimog 416 is the big brother of the 406 series. Its longer wheelbase allows it to tow trailers in the same way as a conventional truck.

Unimog series 403 and 413, models U54, U66, U72, U80, U800, U800L

Unimog series 403 and 413, models U54, U66, U72, U80, U800, U800L

1966-1988

Mercedes launched the Unimog U54, the first model in the 403 series, in April 1966. The first model of the 413 series followed in 1969 with the U80, later renamed U800L.

Unimog Series 407, models U600, U650, U650L

Unimog Series 407, models U600, U650, U650L

1971-1988

The Unimog 407 series -- models U600, U650 and U650L -- is defined by its light weight and compact dimensions, making it a versatile and economical work machine.

Unimog series 417, modèles U800, U900, U1100 T, U1150, U1150 L

Unimog series 417, modèles U800, U900, U1100 T, U1150, U1150 L

1971-1992

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 417, modèles U800, U900, U1100 T, U1150, U1150 L (1971-1992): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog series 435

Unimog series 435

1974-1980

Unimog series 435: U1300L, U1700, and U1700L

Unimog series 424, models U1000, U1000 T, U1200, U1200 T, U1250, U1250 L, U1550

Unimog series 424, models U1000, U1000 T, U1200, U1200 T, U1250, U1250 L, U1550

1975-1993

Unimog series 424, models U1000, U1000 T, U1200, U1200 T, U1250, U1250 L, U1550

Unimog series 425, models U1300, U1500, U1500 T

Unimog series 425, models U1300, U1500, U1500 T

1975-1993

Technical specifications and information on the Unimog series 425

Unimog 427, U1000, U1200, U1200T, U1400 T, U1250, U1250 L, U1450 L, U1400, U1450, U1600, U1650, U1650 L

Unimog 427, U1000, U1200, U1200T, U1400 T, U1250, U1250 L, U1450 L, U1400, U1450, U1600, U1650, U1650 L

1975-2000

Unimog 427, U1000, U1200, U1200T, U1400 T, U1250, U1250 L, U1450 L, U1400, U1450, U1600, U1650, U1650 L

Unimog series 409, UX100H et UX100M

Unimog series 409, UX100H et UX100M

1977-1996

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 409, UX100H et UX100M (1977-1996): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog U 2450 L 6×6

Unimog U 2450 L 6×6

1980-1996

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog U 2450 L 6×6 (1980-1996): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog series 418

Unimog series 418

1988-2000

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 418 (1988-2000): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog series 437

Unimog series 437

1988-2003

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 437 (1988-2003): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog series 408

Unimog series 408

1993-2000

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 408 (1993-2000): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog series 405, U300, U400 et U500 (UGN)

Unimog series 405, U300, U400 et U500 (UGN)

2000-present

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 405, U300, U400 et U500 (UGN) (2000-present): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog series 437.4

Unimog series 437.4

2003-2013

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog series 437.4 (2003-2013): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog U500

Unimog U500

2005-2013

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog U500 (2005-2013): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog Series 405, modèle U20

Unimog Series 405, modèle U20

2007-2013

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog Series 405, modèle U20 (2007-2013): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog 405

Unimog 405

2013-present

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog 405 (2013-present): specifications, variants, production history and images.

Unimog Series 437.427, modèles U4023 et U5023

Unimog Series 437.427, modèles U4023 et U5023

2013-present

Technical encyclopedia of the Unimog Series 437.427, modèles U4023 et U5023 (2013-present): specifications, variants, production history and images.