Unimog U5000 437.430 Unimog

armoured mercedes-benz unimog u 5000 of bundeswehr

(short wheelbase single cab)

data from

introduced: 2002
discontinued: unknown
width: 2,336 mm (92.0 in)
track width: 1,920 mm (76 in)
length: 5,410 mm (213 in)
height: 2,740 mm (108 in)
wheelbase: 3,250 mm (128 in)
turning radius: 14.5 m (48 ft)
empty weight: 4,300 kg (9,500 lb)
gross weight: 11,800 kg (26,000 lb)
cargo load: 7,500 kilograms (16,500 lb)
tires: 365/85 r 20
fuel: 145 l (38 us gal; 32 imp gal)
ground clearance: 476 mm (18.7 in) (varies tire)
fording 800 mm (31 in) (standard)

1,200 mm (47 in) (optional equipment)


traverse angles

on side slope: not published
approach: 44 degrees
departure: 53 degrees
ramp breakover: 42 degrees


climb: max. 45 degrees
descent: max. 45 degrees
average fuel consumption (diesel): not published
engine: 4.8-litre straight 4 turbocharged om 924 la

power output: 218 hp (160 kw)
max. torque: 810 n·m (597 lb·ft)
emission class: euro 3
electronic speed governor


transmission gearing

forward: 9.570/6.635/4.375/3.219/2.188/1.517/1.000/0.736
reverse: 14.569/10.101/6.660/4.900/3.330/2.309/1.522/1.120
max.speed: 96 km/h (60 mph) (limited)






^ unimog u5000 euro3 technical data (pdf). daimler ag. 2002. retrieved 2014-07-16.