Mercedes Benz U 600
Built: 1988–1993 · Series: 407.100
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 600 of series 407.100: a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel implement carrier producing 38 kW (52 hp) and 137 Nm of torque, built 1988 to 1993, with a top speed of 62 km/h.
The U 600 belongs to series 407.100 of the Unimog (Universal-Motor-Gerät) from Mercedes-Benz and is one of the lighter models in the series. The vehicle recorded here dates from 1988 to 1993.
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The U 600 is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 2,399 cm3 displacement, producing 38 kW (52 hp) and 137 Nm of torque at a rated speed of 3,000 rpm. At an unladen weight of 2,670 kg, a wheelbase of 2,250 mm and a width of 1,895 mm, it reaches a top speed of 62.0 km/h. Height and length are 2,450 mm and 4,010 mm.
With a comparatively small four-cylinder engine and a high rated speed, the U 600 is built for the lighter end of the Unimog range, typical for municipal services, smaller farms and work with light front and rear implements. Its road speed, high for an implement carrier, also allows longer drives between job sites.
When buying a late-1980s or early-1990s Unimog U 600, check the portal axles and their reduction gearing for oil level and leaks, as well as the function of the front and rear power take-off couplings. The four-cylinder engine is worth checking for cold-start behaviour and smoke, and the mounting spaces should be checked for completeness, since missing brackets reduce its value as a versatile implement carrier for changing municipal and farm tasks.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 600 (407.100)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 52 hp (38 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 3,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 137 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,399 cm³correct |
| Bore | 90.9 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 92.4 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 21.1correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,010 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,895 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,670 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8V/4Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 10, 5-18correct |
| Rear tyres | 10, 5-18correct |
| Top speed | 62 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | ladder framecorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 588correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.2 kW/t (38 kW / 2.7 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 36% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mercedes Benz U 600 have?
The Mercedes Benz U 600 delivers 52 hp.
How much does the Mercedes Benz U 600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,670 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz U 600 have?
4 cylinders, 2,399 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Mercedes Benz U 600 go?
Top speed is 62 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz U 600?
4,010 mm × 1,895 mm × 2,450 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz U 600 built?
Production years: 1988–1993.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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