“Extreme Expedition Vehicle”
Unimog U500 Chassis Specs

• Cab to Cabin Access
• Hydraulic Front-Mount Spare Tire Carrier:
  Stores tire at 24″ for highway speeds,
  or 36″ for offroad travel
• Cab-Mounted Aluminum Roof Rack
• 4-HID Roof-Mounted Lights:  2 Driving, 2 Spots
• 47 Gallon Additional Diesel Fuel
  

Engine

• Mercedes-Benz 6-cyl., 6.4 litre, diesel engine water cooled, turbo charged, intercooled
• Air compressor – spur gear driven, water-cooled, 15.5cfm displacement
• 2-step exhaust brake, throttle in manifold, compression brake in cylinder head
• Fuel pre-warmer and water separator
• Fuel Capacity = 60 + 47 gallon tanks, additional capacity available
• Grid heater at air intake
• Cold weather package
  

• 154” (3,900 mm)
• 33,000 GVW

• Dual Mode Transmission: Automatic or Manual Shift
• Fully synchronized transmission, 8 forward, 6 reverse gears
• 2 Additional gearboxes with 8-Working Gears & 8 Crawler Gears
• Permanent all-wheel drive with inter-axle differential lock
• Cruise control
  

Portal Axles

• Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizers front & rear
• Differential Lock at Front, Rear, & Center
• Front Axle Clearance = 21”
• Rear Axle Clearance = 22”
• CTIS – Central Tire Inflation System – Allows monitoring and changing tire pressure from cab
  

Brakes

• Dual circuit air brake system
• Four-wheel antilock system
• Antilock brake system with mud & snow switch
• Air dryer
• All wheel air disc brakes

• Compound fiberglass cab – corrosion free
• Flat cab floor
• Storage compartments: large compartment under dash
• Heated Windshield
  
• Ceiling console with AM/FM & Satellite Radio, CD, and Ipod connection
• A/C and heater with multi-speed fan, dust filter & air re-circulation
• Interior lighting with reading light for driver & passenger

• Cab suspension with shock absorbers
• Adjustable head rests (on seats)
• Ergonomic center console, controls centrally arranged & installation provisions for CB radio
• Multi-layered, tinted panorama windshields and large door windows for excellent visibility
• Windshield wipers with 3 settings, windshield washer
• 3 sun visors
• Wide angle convex mirror
• Right hand down view mirror
• Additional heater with engine pre-heating

• Differential locks on Front, Rear, & Center, electric-pneumatic engagement in motion
• Progressive helical springs
• Power steering
• Vario-Pilot – Left or Right Hand Drive
  

Chassis

• Front towing jaw with pin
• Anti-clip steps with handle for windshield cleaning
• High mounted air-intake pipe
• Non-corrosive fenders
• Radiator protection

Electrical-Systems

• Rear trailer socket SAE J560, 12v, 7 pins
• Exterior mirrors heated, electrically adjustable
• Vehicle electrical system, 12 / 24v
• Centrally located electronic control box, protected inside cab
• Battery main switch at battery box
• 12v/25a power outlet in cab
• Jump start studs, 12 Volt

• Electric controls located in center console
• Multi-function switches on steering column
• Right Hand: hand throttle, cruise control, speed limiter & exhaust brake
• Left Hand: headlight beams, blinker, windshield wash/wipers, horn
• Large instrument panel LCD displays and gauges for:

• Selectable speedometer (Miles or Kilometers)
• Tachometer
• Air system pressure indicator for 1st and 2nd circuit
• Engine coolant temperature indicator
• Fuel lever indicator
• Hydraulic oil temperature indicator
• Differential locks indicator
• Ambient temperature indicator
• Brake pad wear indicator
• Clutch fluid level indicator
• Coolant level indicator
• Steering fluid level indicator
• Air filter restriction indicator
• Engine oil level indicator
• Transmission gear – indicator
• Hour meter
• Trip mileage odometer (Miles or Kilometers)
• Clock

Lights

• Headlights
• Additional side indicators
• Clearance lamps
• Rear lights: clearance, blinker, tail lights, reflector backup lights
• Lights on entrance steps

Hydraulics

• Double Pump H08 Hydraulics

Accessories

• Onboard tools