Mercedes Benz U 530
Built: 2013 · Series: U 405
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Mercedes-Benz U 405: the Unimog U 530 is a six-cylinder implement carrier with a 7,698 cm³ engine, 299 hp (220 kW) at 2,200 rpm, a top speed of 89 km/h and a weight of 9,400 kg, built in 2013
The Unimog has been part of the Mercedes-Benz range since the 1950s as an off-road universal implement carrier for agriculture, municipal services and construction, built with portal axles and mounting space front and rear. The U 530 in the U 405 series belongs to the modern, medium-weight implement-carrier generation from 2013.
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The six-cylinder engine displaces 7,698 cm³ and produces 299 hp, or 220 kW, at 2,200 rpm, delivering 1,200 Nm of torque, and is water-cooled. On a 3,350 mm wheelbase the U 530 weighs 9,400 kg, measuring 5,550 mm in length, 2,300 mm in width and 2,970 mm in height. With a top speed of 89 km/h it is also built for longer road journeys between job sites.
As an implement carrier, the U 530 takes front and rear attachments through power take-offs and hydraulic circuits, switching between winter service, mowing or farm tasks. Its high road speed sets it apart from pure field tractors and allows year-round use in municipal service. Its power take-off runs at the standardised speeds of 540 or 1,000 rpm.
When buying a used example, check the condition of the portal axle gearboxes and their oil level, the tightness of the hydraulic couplings for attachments, rust on the ladder-type chassis frame, and the ratio of engine hours to mileage. Spare parts are readily available through the Mercedes-Benz Unimog dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells U 530, Mercedes-Benz
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp (220 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 1,200 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,698 cm³correct |
| Bore | 110 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 135 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,550 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,970 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,350 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 379 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,400 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Vollsynchronisiertes shuttle transmissioncorrect |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 6correct |
| Top speed | 89 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 200 lcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.4 kW/t (220 kW / 9.4 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 97% 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 530 have?
The Mercedes Benz U 530 delivers 299 hp.
How much does the Mercedes Benz U 530 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,400 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz U 530 have?
6 cylinders, 7,698 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Mercedes Benz U 530 go?
Top speed is 89 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz U 530?
5,550 mm × 2,300 mm × 2,970 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz U 530 built?
Production years: 2013.
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.
- 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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