This 1966 Mercedes-Benz Unimog takes center stage at our entrance…
As we approach the opening of World-Class: 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz, you may notice something new parked at our entrance. With its striking profile, rugged tires, and distinctive rear hydraulic system, this vehicle is sure to turn heads both on the road and, for now, here in the museum. Let’s take a closer look!
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Originally created by German machine manufacturer Ger. Boehringer in 1948, the Unimog is a line of all-terrain utility vehicles that was acquired by Daimler-Benz AG for the Mercedes-Benz brand in 1951.
This Unimog U 80 T was converted into a "Niederflurhubwagen" ("low-floor elevating truck") by German truck equipment manufacturer Ruthmann and features a unique flexiloader configuration for hauling vehicles.
The rear wheels hydraulically extend outward from beneath the bed, allowing it to be tilted and lowered to the ground so a vehicle can be driven onto the bed without ramps.
The bed can then be tilted back up, and the wheels retract beneath the truck.
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