1976 .E2.80.93 Unimog models renamed Unimog

unimog u 1300 municipal truck in rēzekne, latvia

the new angular 424 middle series of unimogs produced starting 1976. designated u 1000, u 1300/l, u 1500, , flagship u 1700/l 124 kw (168 hp) engine performance.

in same period daimler-benz re-ordered type designations older series. classical round form series of mercedes benz unimog designated u 600/l, u 800/l, u 900 , u 1100/l. (the letter l stands long wheelbase, because models available in 2 wheelbase variants.)

the unimog rounded driving cab became known light series. new series angular cab divided payload middle , heavy series. engines overlap – unimog nomenclature not simple understand (see below notes on series names).

the long-proven unimog-s (404), although decreasing number of items, single remaining benziner (i.e. engine consuming gasoline/petrol, not diesel fuel) in lineup.

with exception of entry-level model, mercedes benz unimogs 1976 equipped 4 wheel disc brakes – many years before safety equipment mandated trucks.