In the event of battlefield damage and the failure of electronics, the driver can use an emergency switch to engage some gears pneumatically to move the vehicle away from the firing line. The electro pneumatic shifting (EPS) system aboard the truck relieves the workload of the driver throughout complex operations. The optional protection levels offered are ballistic level four, mine level 4b, IED (improvised explosive devices) and EFP (explosively forged projectiles). Enhanced ballistic protection is provided by composite panels and spall liner. The welded cab structure is provided with under-body mine blast protection. The vehicle can be optionally equipped with various armoured solutions according to the customer requirements. The all-steel semi-forward cab offers a high degree of safety to the crew. High protection levels and survivability of the Unimog U 4000 vehicle The platform is optionally provided with container twist locks and tie-down points for palletised cargo. The rear compartment can be fitted with middle or side seat benches for up to 16 troops. The sub-frame prevents the transfer of any torsion to the superstructure when travelling over difficult terrains. The chassis can be attached with platforms, box-type bodies and flats through a torsion-free sub-frame. The vehicle is offered in short and long wheelbase configurations.
The dashboard has a large instrument panel consisting of LCD displays and a centre console, with the EPS shifting lever. It is also optionally provided withĪ double, fold-away passenger seat. The crew cab can be extended to accommodate up to seven personnel. The vehicle has a conventional layout with engine and cab at the front and the standard troop compartment or cargo body at the rear. The vehicle can carry a maximum payload of three tons.
Unimog U 4000 has a length of 6.01m, width of 2.3m and a height of 2.6m. Compatibility features of Mercedes’ 4×4 all-terrain military truck The new Unimog U4000 trucks along with old Unimog U1300L 435 trucks will replace Chile’s fleet of Mercedes Benz Unimog 416 2.5t trucks. The Chilean Army received 138 units of Unimog U 4000s in March 2017 as part of an effort to increase its transport capacities. It can be modified as a military engineering tractor by attaching special equipment, such as a hydraulic winch, snow plough, dozer blade or crane. It is also used as a towing vehicle for trailers, artillery and aircraft.
The military truck is commonly used as a transportation vehicle for carrying personnel and cargo. It is in service with several nations across the world. Unimog U 4000 is a 4×4 all-terrain multi-utility truck manufactured by Mercedes-Benz for military as well as industrial applications.
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