Daimler Benz UNIMOG U1300L
Built: 1978 · Series: UNIMOG
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Daimler-Benz Unimog – Universal-Motor-Gerät from Gaggenau and Wörth, series 404, 406 and 435, U 1300 L and U 1700 L, 3,170 to 7,925kg kerb weight
The Unimog (Universal-Motor-Gerät) emerged after the Second World War at Boehringer in Göppingen and passed to Daimler-Benz in 1951, which built the vehicles first in Gaggenau and later also in Wörth am Rhein. The three-digit series numbers such as 404, 406 and 435 denote successive generations, while the four-digit U types such as U 1300 L and U 1700 L state the payload class and power level, with L denoting the long-wheelbase chassis. The 404 series also served the military of several countries, while the 406 series was especially widespread in agriculture.
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The register lists 7 versions of 2,181 to 5,958cc from six-cylinder engines, kerb weights of 3,170 to 7,925kg, gross vehicle weights of 3,500 to 10,000kg, lengths of 5,450 to 6,650mm and widths of 2,000 to 2,450mm.
The Unimog established itself as an off-road universal vehicle for agriculture, municipalities, forestry, mountain rescue and the military, and thanks to portal axles, power take-offs at both ends and a wide range of implements it has remained without direct competition in its niche. In flood response and mountain rescue, the Unimog's wading depth and climbing ability made it a fixture of many fire and rescue service fleets.
When buying: check the condition of the portal axles and differentials, corrosion on the frame and cab, implement mounts and power take-offs, the brakes and tyre age on lightly used municipal vehicles; parts and servicing run through the Mercedes-Benz Unimog network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daimler Benz Unimog, Mercedes-Benz Trucks (Nachfolgemarke)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,638 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,455 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,490 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 80 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Daimler Benz UNIMOG U1300L weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,455 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Daimler Benz UNIMOG U1300L?
7,490 kg.
What engine does the Daimler Benz UNIMOG U1300L have?
6 cylinders, 5,638 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Daimler Benz UNIMOG U1300L go?
Top speed is 80 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Daimler Benz UNIMOG U1300L?
5,450 mm × 2,350 mm.
When was the Daimler Benz UNIMOG U1300L built?
Production years: 1978.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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