We Got the Most BADASS Truck of Them All! Can You Guess What It Is?

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@uwejacobs6587 Жыл бұрын

Finally an Unimog on Tfl truck! Greetings from Germany. 🇩🇪

@PlaneSaddles Жыл бұрын

Andre: "So this isn't a mall crawler." No, it is. It can crawl all over the mall.

@Parrotdise290 Жыл бұрын

And over them all LOL

@CaptianInternet Жыл бұрын

hahaha I just spit my coffee over mykeyboard. Thaks for that comment.

@andresgarcia7757 Жыл бұрын

My dad had a round nose Mercedes’ truck back in the 80s he still regrets selling it. The thing was overbuilt and engineered, he wasted a ton of money on spares that he never got to put on the truck because truck never broke.

@frankhotz2836 4 ай бұрын

Das uûuuuû

@krashnpa Жыл бұрын

Any episode with Jay Couch gets an automatic thumbs up. Always love seeing the Mogs!

@janverzee9423 Жыл бұрын

You should visit the Unimog museum in Germany. There’s a test track there that will really show what a Unimog is capable of…

@shitloveaduck Жыл бұрын

It’s awesome hearing Andrey unscripted and just being himself!!! 😂😂 He was nervous enough to really swear!! By the end he was definitely having a riot!! 😂😂 That’s so very awesome Andrey!! I’m so glad you got to really let loose and have a great time! Made the video really! These are very impressive off-road machines and some farms and ranches have them in my area. You see them once in a while. My friend’s friend (for what it’s worth) uses his Unimog with the dump box as his work truck! He has had one for decades and is used to it. I guess when you get used to them, the size is much less of an issue. Great video TFL!! Maybe next time we get to hear Nathan unscripted while in the Unimog!!

@levicharles996 Жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see what it takes to change a tire, maybe you can convince Tommy to give us some entertainment 👍😁

@shitloveaduck Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂. It has assists in loading & unloading the spare. You can mess with the jack/s to get the tire on pretty easy,,, for the size of the tire,,,,😂. Hahaha. Tommy may not know the tricks and there’s still the need to muscle the wheel & tire assembly into place. If you drop it on it’s side,,,, welll,,,,, hahaha.

@sonnycuriazza6135 Жыл бұрын

If you have another person to help it's not that bad.

@shitloveaduck Жыл бұрын

@@sonnycuriazza6135 - Agreed. I had a tire shop for 40 years and we had a few go through. Loved selling a set of 4 tires,,,,,, heh heh. They are pretty easy compared to other similar tire set ups. Especially loading them in and out of the spare carrier. They all had winches or hydraulics incorporated to mount the spare! Nice stuff.

@sonnycuriazza6135 Жыл бұрын

@@shitloveaduck It would have been nice to have hydraulic assist with when me and my uncle mounted a 50 inch 5 ton tire. We did it all by hand.

@charlesfranklin4805 Жыл бұрын

I second this 😂

@toffwood Жыл бұрын

Hello from Germany! That's a superb built, that unimog is an absolute unit! 🙂 congrats!

@AveryExcavating Жыл бұрын

This will be the best series from tfl! We need an IKE test with it along with the off road!

@problu9586 Жыл бұрын

Unimogs were common farm vehicles when I was a kid in southern Germany, 1960s. Thought they were just German farm tractors.

@Tallnerdyguy Жыл бұрын

they still are...

@TomSilver_42 Жыл бұрын

Those are not exactly tractors like those with big rear tires just for pulling farming equipment. Unimog means Universal Mobile Gerate (like universal mobile machine), as those older ones had PTOs front and back, some had mounting frame for carried equipment like front loaders or high-lifts etc. Nowadays it's usually all hydraulic driven. But those are as said .. UNIVERSAL. Usually as cab + flatbad , but could be anything from digger, snowblower, scraper, tractor, semi towing trailers or even with mounts to run on rails and pulling train wagons .. anything.

@Neojhun Жыл бұрын

My family still uses one in Malaysia on a vegetable farm, 1970s 400 series not exactly sure.

@joshr805 Жыл бұрын

exactly why they are so reliable and adaptable

@bluebear6570 Жыл бұрын

That was their initial intention.

@stefanfalldorf6573 Жыл бұрын

The Mercedes Zetros could be intersting as well. It is very capable off-road but not as tall as the Unimog.

@mattduffy2023 Жыл бұрын

Jay is the guru of North America of Unimogs. I love Unimogs and always will. They are the ultimate off-road er .

@CaptianInternet Жыл бұрын

Fun fact. There is one size above the Unimog. The Zetros. I can not tell which I would prefer. However, I always saw the Unimog as pure Tool. Since I discovered what American Truck lovers to with the Unimog changed my view totally. Now I will get one for myself It is basically the perfect travel vehicle.

@blackmustang2006 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing the mogs actually getting used! Amazing machines

@koryewell5610 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! SO glad you guys did this! Super looking forward to this, I have fallen in love with TFL content over the last month.

@TJY2K Жыл бұрын

I saw that exact Unimog in las vegas in the beginning of November!!! I even parked my TJ next to it. It made my TJ look like a little Chihuahua standing next to a Cane Corso 😂😂😂🤣🤣 beautiful Unimog. I was madly in love with it when I saw it and wanted to ask him if we could trade keys.

@kirshberndt8412 Жыл бұрын

Jay is such a smooth professional answering all of the barrage of questions without skipping a beat! Incredibly capable and impressive vehicles that are definitely on my bucket list to drive and hopefully own one someday!

@vernt4583 Жыл бұрын

We have a man in East Texas that uses one for hay operation and hauling his rectangular large bales…

@sharmon40 Жыл бұрын

G wagon in background. For the money, I'll go with the unimog.

@TFLtruck Жыл бұрын

The G-wagon video is coming up soon.

@georgedoolittle7574 Жыл бұрын

@@TFLtruck *"most death defying visuals of any off roader ever"* but having both ridden and then driven one by far the most capable vehicle outside of ATV 4 Wheeler and with truly awesome commercial applications as any German would tell you 70 plus Years on now. But yeah my first impression was of a vehicle that would roll over just from going over a stone wrong let alone used as a rock crawler but turned out upon actual use I was totally wrong. Zero interest in the G-Wagon but always amazed that Mercedes-Benz never really marketed this vehicle in North America or even outside Germany to my knowledge ... at least until now anyways. Anyhow people still kick me to curb when I say you don't need much beyond 40 horsepower when dealing with a diesel engine power train product and it was this product that convinced me of that....again only been in continuous commercial production for a *MERE* 70 Years! That's a lot of spare parts and know how! Crazy as it sounds the Toyota Tundra disregarding recent change was right up there for doing everything to include towing...just not putting a back hoe on that obviously let alone all of the other items this vehicle is so famous for. Sad to see this one finally being *"discovered"* here I gotta say...been very entertaining *NOT* to see this so far into your Oh So Serious Channel History..

@AdventureRocks Жыл бұрын

What a fun truck. You guys have one of the best jobs in the world.

@ThatCarGuyYT Жыл бұрын

I own 3 unimog for my side job I do here in Europe . All Komunal from Germany or Switzerland , basically a all in one extreme machine . I have like 12 attachments and I can do digging , snow plowing (snow turbine), wood cutting fork lift and many more I tow 30 ton with those. I do maintenance and work for locations that can’t be reached with normal machinery and have one with a mini camper cab to be able to stay out for days. Unimogs are my ultimate multipurpose apocalisse machine😂😂😂😂

@O-Hymark Жыл бұрын

The best guest on TFL no doubt. Great video!!!

@mikebell2750 Жыл бұрын

I love Unimogs. When I think of the ultimate off road truck, this is the first thing that comes to mind…

@beauregarddundas7932 Жыл бұрын

Never heard Andre cuss so much! 😂😂 love it! I want a plethora of MOGS now too 😢

@MrGomjabber Жыл бұрын

Rode in one once from the Bismark turm down to the commo compound back in the 80s. The german soldiers were going that way so they gave me a lift so I didn't have to walk it. This was up on the mountain outside of Bad Dürkheim.

@paulhorn24 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service protecting West Germany in the Cold War! 👍👍👍

@MrGomjabber Жыл бұрын

@@paulhorn24 it was an honor and privilege to serve there, thanks.

@MogsAndDogs Жыл бұрын

Love to see more Unimog content!

@bigpeeler Жыл бұрын

That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Absolutely perfect. Great review, guys.

@jessaphillips2846 Жыл бұрын

Now for the fun part: Unimog vs Buhanka on the On X Off-road course at the ranch.

@jessaphillips2846 Жыл бұрын

Well I mean if Andre decides to put lockers in the van

@jessaphillips2846 Жыл бұрын

Well I mean if Andre decides to put lockers in the van

@dalejones4322 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap. I can't believe what that thing can do. That is an amazing vehicle. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Great video guys

@collindownes4567 Жыл бұрын

Love Andre in the passenger seat. Not often do you see him like that, I love it.

@daniel-ino Жыл бұрын

Where I live these are bought from townships for multipurpose use. Cutting, Transport, Winter Service.

@FierceMotorworks Жыл бұрын

The portal axles are good for ground clearance, and they also have unique suspension that allows for a lot of articulation considering it has solid axles.

@colinarner790 Жыл бұрын

Ah I love couch offroad, thank you guys for doing more videos with him.

@MichaelOKeefe2009 Жыл бұрын

So it seems the Unimog Doug DeMuro reviewed...was actually the smaller Unimog.

@BlueDually4x4 Жыл бұрын

I don't remember them being that expensive when you could get them from Freightliner... But they are a hell of a lot cooler than military surplus.

@snowmobiesnowman Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I can't wait to see this do the ranch!

@bmartin7828 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I’ve always loved Unimogs!!!

@michaelcrouch4248 Жыл бұрын

Wow, great video, and unbelievable truck!!!!

@ra_redesignautomobiles Жыл бұрын

I remember James May raced this truck in a Land Rover Range Rover, it was epic

@asbjrnkvisle5831 Жыл бұрын

That was an Oshkosh, but it was still epic

@badgerpa9 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video of this truck driving over that POS you used for the tire chain video. That would be awesome.

@dansievers5915 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys! 20 years ago I drove these things for living. One had a Atlas crane on it, the other one had a Palfinger crane on it. Both had dumpboxes and for the winter we could put a snowplow up front.

@nordicwolf8808 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Want to see some adventures in this!!!!

@Tempsho Жыл бұрын

Watching this video makes me want a Unimog so bad! I don't know what I would do with one, but I want one lol.

@2spencer10 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome video!!

@Matticus289 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time in my life I've wanted anything made by Mercedes

@TJY2K Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha same

@-Jethro- Жыл бұрын

Funny he mentioned a Samurai: I was just thinking his wheels and tires together weigh as much as my old Sami!

@45snakebite Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it brought back so many memories of being stationed in Berlin GE. In addition to our military equipment we had German vehicles for city and rural use and of course that included UNIMOGS. We only had the cargo trucks but even those base trucks were marvel of automotive engineering. Thanks again. Oh what kind of jacket is Roman wearing ?

@mrraccoon3200 Жыл бұрын

Great guy he know his stuff very well. Great video guys

@johnwebb2232 Жыл бұрын

would love to own one of these incredible vehicles and overland with it. If I was driving it I would have a hard time giving it back, Great video and keep up the good work 👏

@gadgetmantwincities Жыл бұрын

That was a Great episode 😎

@capachin Жыл бұрын

Jay Couch is a treasure. We ran into him in the 2019 BAJA XL Rally when I was running with a team from Earthcruiser. Jay was running a big green UNIMOG custom Van body with a roof tent built into it. Great Fun. Love your work!

@robertryan7204 Жыл бұрын

Nice Australian Expedition Vehicle

@DannerBanks Жыл бұрын

Would love a unimog vs sherp off-road test

@pryme2013 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and very informative.

@timothyriley8995 Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for this series.

@daveharness70 Жыл бұрын

Andre can't control is typically tame language when riding on the course! 🤣

@timsmothers8740 Жыл бұрын

Now I, fully understand how much behind The Curve ball I,was when I, volunteered my self to take a call for bushfire in South Phoenix and the brush truck at this particular station was a Unimog and I had never been inside one let alone driven one. I, did make the few miles to the call and then on the way back, I managed to get the gearbox hung up and had to call in my FUBAR. And the guys at this particular station made sure to remind me of that day very early in my career, but I will say it was fun while I was able to keep it rolling, and I was only a half a mile from the station and getting it back home.

@badgerpa9 Жыл бұрын

Maybe Andre and Mr. Truck can do an Ike towing test with a nice horse trailer???

@ginonix7267 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, so Bad Ass. Can't wait to see all the videos this will be in.

@SickTheory Жыл бұрын

Just driving that thing looks like a lot of fun.

@madjh8 Жыл бұрын

Simply amazing vehicle!!! I saw feew of them in the mountains with diferent cabs styles and all are really cool. 😃

@collinquinlivan9713 Жыл бұрын

You can tell Andre is enjoying himself I don’t think I have ever watch one your guys videos that need so many bleeps hahahaha

@thebigguy8306 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've love the Unimogs since the 404. Someone has to spend a day at Midwest Military in Washington MO and drive their trucks.

@franzvanjulio5523 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy Andrey got to have some fun. He deserves it.

@nlken7175 Жыл бұрын

Unimog is going to recover the Hummer in Tommy's demise

@peerjoos4277 Жыл бұрын

...is it a car? 🤔 ...is it a truck? 🤔 It is a UNIMOG !!! 🤗

@dasmaurerle4347 Жыл бұрын

"Say, what terrains are the Unimogs actually made for?" Unimog: "Yes."

@Migfer60 Жыл бұрын

I worked in Metro de Caracas, from 1989 to 1998, operating and maintaining four 1986 Unimog U1250, 352A engine, double cabin, orange, and bivial system for track maintenance and train towing, 8-speed forward and reverse, 88 to 1 in low, and air locked differentials.

@trevork8925 Жыл бұрын

wow so awesome that would be the greatest Christmas gift ever, hint hint :) Merry Christmas FLT!

@jeffmusacchio6570 Жыл бұрын

Looks like Andre was having some fun.

@BrandonMeyer1641 Жыл бұрын

Man I love unimogs

@ndafarachaitezvi1139 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content as always

@Silverback_GMT410 Жыл бұрын

It’s so weird to hear Andre curse😅. He’s just so wholesome.

@coloradomallcrawlers Жыл бұрын

I’d make one of those a Mallcrawler to be proud of! Always thought a Unimog with RV in the back would be a fun way to live.

@mackie5004 3 ай бұрын

We drove them in the German military in winter. Unstoppable machines. I bought a 406 and restored it.

@ManuelRodriguez001 Жыл бұрын

Wowza 😮! I can’t wait to see the Ike !

@CleaningMyGun Жыл бұрын

You guys need to do a Unimog video series

@aussie2uGA Жыл бұрын

You just know the military is making something similar now with silent a/c motors.

@danakraushaar3606 Жыл бұрын

Unreal. Need this for potholes in Alberta

@djverhulst Жыл бұрын

those Unimogs are so cool !!

@lanceripplinger8352 Жыл бұрын

Andre throwin' those curse words around...🤣🤣🤣🤣

@huskytully3887 Жыл бұрын

Best wishes from Svabia, folks.🙋

@machfive916 Жыл бұрын

That thing is a BEAST!

@greggcollins4215 Жыл бұрын

Car & Driver did a road test of a Unimog once in an April issue. They also did tests of a Baldwin Locomotive and the Goodyear Blimp.

@robinjames590 Жыл бұрын

The first one with a backhoe was used by us in the Army. Its called a “see” truck . Has front bucket in it as well. See standing for small equipment excavator

@theseb1979 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see the cost breakdown of how this ends up at $400,000 considering how much these go for second hand in Europe.

@jminaya90 Жыл бұрын

100k buying and customize… the another 300k are just profit

@ChibaCityBlues Жыл бұрын

Considering a brand new one fully set up is 120000€... It's ridiculus.

@jminaya90 Жыл бұрын

@@ChibaCityBlues that’s the problem… the one he sell are 80’s models not brand new… ok he modified the truck but he don’t spend 300k on the truck

@theseb1979 Жыл бұрын

@@jminaya90 pretty much my subtle point. I know how much these cost in Europe, because I have considered using one to replace tractor duties.

@ChibaCityBlues Жыл бұрын

@@jminaya90 It's truly insane. Considering a surplus Bundeswehr u1300L for example is around 15k... Even if you'd be trying really hard, and buy the complete Merex and Atlas4x4 gear... It doesn't make any sense.

@franzvanjulio5523 Жыл бұрын

Impressive. I have no idea what half of those things do or their significance, but these are clearly refined and purpose built machines.

@lancestickle4346 Жыл бұрын

Love hearing from someone so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. If I was wealthy this is the exact guy I would want to sell me a unimog!

@chrisk7984 Жыл бұрын

Saw farmers in Denmark working in the fields disking with a Unimog, In Germany they use them for everything.

@DudeStone Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure MattsOffatoadRecovery is building their own version of this pretty sweet all of the features this has

@Tallnerdyguy Жыл бұрын

Ya, he is doing dual winches, one for rear, one for front (and almost 650k)

@mendonesiac Жыл бұрын

I know a guy that bought a modern unimog for offroad deliveries. The windshield costs $5,000 to replace, and the truck is ~10 feet tall... so he spends a lot of time trimming branches

@philhealey4443 5 ай бұрын

Ouch, recently had a flat laminated screen made and fitted to square cab U 2150 similar to this truck for approx 400 Euros in Iceland.