Mercedes Benz U 30 ( 411.110 )
Built: 1956–1961 · Series: 411
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 30 of series 411.110: a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel implement carrier producing 22.4 kW (30 hp), built 1956 to 1961, with an unladen weight of 1,795 kg and a top speed of 53.1 km/h.
The U 30 of series 411 belongs to the early Unimog (Universal-Motor-Gerät) series from Mercedes-Benz in the 1950s. The vehicle recorded here (411.110) dates from 1956 to 1961, from the period when the Unimog established its reputation as an off-road, multi-purpose vehicle for agriculture and construction.
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The U 30 is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 1,767 cm3 displacement, producing 22.4 kW (30 hp) at a rated speed of 2,550 rpm. At an unladen weight of 1,795 kg, a wheelbase of 1,720 mm and a width of 1,630 mm, it is one of the most compact and lightest Unimog series, with a top speed of 53.1 km/h. Height and length are 2,035 mm and 3,460 mm.
At just over 1.7 tonnes and with a small four-cylinder engine, the U 30 belongs to the early, compact Unimog models designed for work with light implements in agriculture and municipal services, before the series grew over the following decades into noticeably heavier and more powerful variants. Portal axles and front and rear power take-offs were already features of this early version.
When buying a 1950s Unimog U 30, given its age of over sixty years, the frame and body panels need particular checking for rust damage. The portal axles should be checked for oil level and wear in the reduction gearing, and since spare parts for this early series are rarer than for later Unimog generations, the completeness of the mounting spaces and original implements is an important value factor.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 30 (411.110)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,550 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,767 cm³correct |
| Bore | 75 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 100 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,460 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,630 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,035 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,720 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,795 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6V / 2Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18correct |
| Rear tyres | 7.50-18correct |
| Top speed | 53.1 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Rechteckrahmen aus U-Profilcorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 8,977correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.5 kW/t (22 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 18% 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 30 ( 411.110 ) have?
The Mercedes Benz U 30 ( 411.110 ) delivers 30 hp.
How much does the Mercedes Benz U 30 ( 411.110 ) weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,795 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz U 30 ( 411.110 ) have?
4 cylinders, 1,767 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Mercedes Benz U 30 ( 411.110 ) go?
Top speed is 53.1 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz U 30 ( 411.110 )?
3,460 mm × 1,630 mm × 2,035 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz U 30 ( 411.110 ) built?
Production years: 1956–1961.
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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