pattersonimages
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not mine, and no affiliation. Just a internet stumble find:
http://www.mercedes4x4store.com/dieselmogs.htm
http://www.mercedes4x4store.com/dieselmogs.htm
Unimog U2450 L/38 camper
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mhiscox
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Second that. In the "old days" the truck by itself would have cost more than that. The cabin and its systems are a bit rustic, and be aware that this is a very big truck in all dimensions, but on the surface it's a deal.
Expedition Will
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Not as nice as your Unimog Mike
Mike,
Looks like modern competion for your Titan but your value is much better. Seems many people are concerned with getting there faster. If only a few more MPH could get squeezed out it. Good Luck with your box sale. - Will
Mike,
Looks like modern competion for your Titan but your value is much better. Seems many people are concerned with getting there faster. If only a few more MPH could get squeezed out it. Good Luck with your box sale. - Will
mhiscox
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U2450s frequently had turbocharged 240 hp engines, so this could be as powerful a Mog as you can find in the States. That doesn't necessarily mean it'd be a lot faster--that would depend on how it's geared--but it should be considerably stronger than most on grades. Some might object that parts of the cabin are mounted a bit low for optimum off-road use, but this setup, which is about as tall and long as Camper Mog and a good bit wider, isn't meant for anything technical anyway.
If anyone gets the details of the truck, post them up. Pre-2002, a good U2450 might have gotten into six figures with just a flatbed, but given some of the low recent prices for used U500s--which are often very well equipped--the older big trucks have probably given up considerable value.
pattersonimages
Adventurer
Info from Eurotruck
-12 ton hydraulic Winch in front
-Aluminum Fuel tanks 2x 45 gal.., left and right ( from Freightliner )
-Fast axles > 70 mph
- X XZL 365/20 R 29 - 60%
-Split 6x
- reinforced front & rear axle w/ reinforced torsion bar
-reinforced steering
-4 addl' headlights, fog, beams,
-waterproof halo headlights
-air intake pipe
-laminated safety glass
-spare parts, some tools, hydro jack
-Year 1998
-intercooled / turbo 240HP
-fridge,ac,microwave,hot.cold gas heater 20 gal grey water, 20gal fresh water, porta potti, outside shower, sink,stove,inverter 12/110 200 watt, lpg gas heater. electric heater, 4 deep cyl batts, 2 beds, seating for 6, outside gas grill,
-12 ton hydraulic Winch in front
-Aluminum Fuel tanks 2x 45 gal.., left and right ( from Freightliner )
-Fast axles > 70 mph
- X XZL 365/20 R 29 - 60%
-Split 6x
- reinforced front & rear axle w/ reinforced torsion bar
-reinforced steering
-4 addl' headlights, fog, beams,
-waterproof halo headlights
-air intake pipe
-laminated safety glass
-spare parts, some tools, hydro jack
-Year 1998
-intercooled / turbo 240HP
-fridge,ac,microwave,hot.cold gas heater 20 gal grey water, 20gal fresh water, porta potti, outside shower, sink,stove,inverter 12/110 200 watt, lpg gas heater. electric heater, 4 deep cyl batts, 2 beds, seating for 6, outside gas grill,
pattersonimages
Adventurer
For size ref.
Found the mog on this site http://www.globetrotters.ch/galerien/globgalerie_unimog_en.asp at the "friends section"
Looks Huge.
Found the mog on this site http://www.globetrotters.ch/galerien/globgalerie_unimog_en.asp at the "friends section"
Looks Huge.
mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
Thanks for the information from Eurotruck.
There's kind of a mismatch between some elements of the camper (like only 20 gallon fresh water?!) and the capability of the truck for long expeditions. But any of that would be easy to fix if the outside camper shell were in good shape and the truck was a good runner with its paperwork all in order. 1998 is very new for this sort of thing in North America, so if the engine hours were commensurate, this might be a real winner.
And the 70 mph top speed is certainly a feature, although you wouldn't really cruise that fast. Jim Ince at EuroTech had a light U2450 that could do 70+, but he most often cruised between 60 and 65 . . . which is still 10 mph faster than most Mogs and a very nice feature.
There's kind of a mismatch between some elements of the camper (like only 20 gallon fresh water?!) and the capability of the truck for long expeditions. But any of that would be easy to fix if the outside camper shell were in good shape and the truck was a good runner with its paperwork all in order. 1998 is very new for this sort of thing in North America, so if the engine hours were commensurate, this might be a real winner.
And the 70 mph top speed is certainly a feature, although you wouldn't really cruise that fast. Jim Ince at EuroTech had a light U2450 that could do 70+, but he most often cruised between 60 and 65 . . . which is still 10 mph faster than most Mogs and a very nice feature.
mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
There are almost no loopholes that the average Joe could use to get a roadworthy under-25 truck past Customs. In fact, private "importers" ham-handedly trying to get illegal trucks through Customs have, over the years, made the situation worse. Any "newer" truck importation should be handled only through an experienced importer and not attempted solo.
To the good, Sean Philyaw, the guy who runs Eurotruck, plus the guys who run the two or three other significant Mog importation businesses, are as knowledgeable as they come, and when you buy a truck from them, they will be getting it through customs for you. After that it becomes a matter between you and your state DMV. (And while that's usually not a problem, there unfortunately can be problems with certain state's DMVs even when the truck is in the U.S. legally. Worth checking.)
The fact that the U2450 Sean is selling is already titled in Alabama will go a long ways toward making things easier. But for the trucks he and others have in Germany to ship, you will be much better off because of their involvement than, say, if you bought an under-25 truck from a dealer or private party in Germany and tried to do the importation yourself. For a truck 25 years old or older, the help of an experienced importer can be very valuable and worth the money, but it isn't mandatory like it is with a newer truck.