2003 Unimog U500 33k GVW 6900 miles 280hp 16 speeds CTI

[dieselpuller]

2003 Unimog U500, 33k GVW, 280 hp, 8 driving gears, 8 working gears, central tire inflation, includes 3-way tipper box, current body can removed from vehicle without damage to orginial chassis, extremely well cared for, everything operates as it should. 6900 original miles, original build cost was quoted at 320k. Max driving speed is governed at 70mph.

Build option codes as follows

a30 a52 b42 c88 d50 e44 e45 e47 e53 e54 e55 g20 h02 h12 h43 h59 h75 h79 j48 l07 l58 m03 m54 m55 n00 n18 p40 q20 r32 s02 s12 s39 s49 s82 s83 v97 x18 y31 y76 z01 z68 z99

Located in Chesapeake, Virginia

Price $125,000.00

 

[dieselpuller]

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[pugslyyy]

Originally discussed here

 

[pugslyyy]

I looked at the codes, this is what I came up with...

a30 Central tyre inflation system (CTIS)
a52 Differential lock at front axle
b42 dual line trailer brakes
c88 vertical exhaust pipe, right, chrome
d50 rear mounting brackets
e44 jump start socket
e45 7 PIN POWER CONNECTION, FRONT OF TRUCK
e47 Trailer socket 12v addition, 7 pole
e53 Preparation CB/mobile tel 12V
e54 Preparation two way radio, 12V
e55 Radio preparation (wiring, antenna, etc)
g20 additional gearbox - working gear range
h02 single circuit hydraulic system
h12 hydraulic system 2 valves
h43 Tip cylinder for platform
h59 separate return line, rear
h75 hydraulic connection front, 4 lines at valves 1+2
h79 separate front return line
j48 warning light for tip cylinder
l07 something about running lights - maybe daytime running lights US?
l58 support for rotating beacon, left
m03 168hp engine option
m54 Electrical engine pre-heater via external circuit (110V/220V)
m55 Fue pre-heating and water separator
n00 preparation for retro-fitting front PTO
n18 retro-fitting possibilities for gearbox PTO
p40 Platform 3450 x 2200 x 400 mm
q20 tow hitch, premier 240
r32 rims 10.00V-20 for 365/85R20
s02 air suspended contoured driver seat
s12 twin passenger seat
s39 POWER WINDOWS
s49 Rear window, sliding from left side
s82 CONVEX MIRROR, RIGHT HAND SIDE S82
s83 DOWNVIEW MIRROR S83
v97 Speed limiter 70 mph, only icw. R34 / R54 and tires no. 987-K57-/80 (Michelin XZL)
x18 Increased GVW: 33,000 lbs, FAW: 15,900 lbs, RAW: 18,700 lbs; 70 mph and code X18 only icw. codes R34 + tires no. 987-K57-/80 (Michelin XZL)
y31 tyre inflating hose with pressure gauge
y76 license plate holder
z01 left hand drive
z68 sea conservation
z99 text order

 

[mhiscox]

I looked at the codes, this is what I came up with...

I was doing pretty well with the list--thank you--but I'd never seen this one before:

m03--168hp engine option.​

I suspect I should understand this, but I don't. Does this mean the truck engine has just 168 horsepower, instead of the more common 260 or 280? And if so, what would be the advantage of having a truck this big with 100 fewer horsepower than standard? Title and first post clearly say 280 hp.

I won't even ask about option, z68--sea conservation.

 

[pugslyyy]

I was doing pretty well with the list--thank you--but I'd never seen this one before:

m03--168hp engine option.​

I suspect I should understand this, but I don't. Does this mean the truck engine has just 168 horsepower, instead of the more common 260? And if so, what would be the advantage of having a truck this big with 100 fewer horsepower than standard?

I won't even ask about option, z68--sea conservation.

m03 was a weird one, I may not have it correct (I know that definition is correct, but maybe it was for an earlier generation unimog not this one) at any rate, it is something to do with the powerplant.

I assumed that the z68 was a prep for overseas shipment.

 

[mhiscox]

I assumed that the z68 was a prep for overseas shipment.

Doh! That makes a lot more sense than me thinking that Ma Benz donated $5 to Philippe Cousteau for every UGN sold. :sombrero:

 

[GR8ADV]

I was doing pretty well with the list....

Hehe I knew I would find you here...

 

[mhiscox]

Hehe I knew I would find you here...

Yeah. So what kept you?

 

[pugslyyy]

I went and checked out this truck today, very clean as you would expect for having 7000 miles.

If anyone can figure out how to convert the firetruck/service body into an expedition camper then it could be something really cool.

 

[mk216v]

Droool!

 

[dieselpuller]

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[dieselpuller]

Link to the U500 Unimog build codes

The following is the link to the 2004 options list with the build codes.

www.unimog.net/u500na/2005u500-optionlist.pdf

 

[adam88]

Wow this thing is insane. What a waste of tax payer money... thing has 6,900 miles on it.

 

[mk216v]

Still at $125k?