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General Category => Gear Review => Topic started by: Nemo on January 27, 2020, 01:16:09 PM

Title: Unimog
Post by: Nemo on January 27, 2020, 01:16:09 PM

I want one.  Click link and check out the pics.  Some great views.

Nemo


https://www.foxnews.com/auto/mercedes-benz-truck-volcano-high-altitude-driving-record (https://www.foxnews.com/auto/mercedes-benz-truck-volcano-high-altitude-driving-record)

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Published 2 hours ago
Mercedes-Benz truck climbs volcano to break high altitude driving record
By Gary Gastelu | Fox News


Mercedes-Benz has reached new heights.

A truck built by the automaker has apparently set a new altitude record for wheeled vehicles, after climbing up a Chilean volcano to 21,962 feet above sea level.

The Unimog was one of two being used by a scientific expedition to install an emergency transmitter on the rocky slopes of Ojos del Salado, which is the tallest active volcano in the world. After finishing the planned work at 20,013 feet, the team took the opportunity to go for the record.

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Title: Re: Unimog
Post by: grizz on January 27, 2020, 01:32:57 PM

That is pretty cool!! I really want a set of chains like the ones on the rear tires, I would never get stuck in the snow/ice again!!

Title: Re: Unimog
Post by: JoJo on January 27, 2020, 09:41:17 PM

 Did you notice in one photo they had a tire mounted way out front to keep the front down? 8)